This Decision sets forth interconnection charges for international IP telephone services originating from Vietnam, applicable to service providers. Charges are based on call volume and take effect from April 1, 2003.
Scope of application
International IP telephone service provider
Key points
- For calls made from fixed networks through POPs established by the enterprise in provinces: The interconnection charge paid to the provincial fixed telephone network is 0.35 USD per minute; The charge paid to the provincial telephone network for billing and collecting charges for the enterprise is 0.05 USD per minute.
- For calls made from fixed networks in provinces where the enterprise has not established POPs: The interconnection charge paid to the provincial fixed telephone network is 0.35 USD per minute; The charge paid to the provincial telephone network for billing and collecting charges for the enterprise is 0.05 USD per minute; The interconnection charge paid to the long-distance provincial telephone network (PSTN) is 0.10 USD per minute.
- This Decision takes effect from April 1, 2003 and revokes previous regulations that conflict with this Decision.
- Enterprises providing international IP telephone services must comply with this Decision when establishing POPs in provinces or not establishing POPs.
- Enterprises need to accurately calculate interconnection charges and collect charges from customers based on the provisions of this Decision.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps enterprises providing international IP telephone services have a legal basis for calculating interconnection charges, ensuring fairness and transparency in operations.
- Negative impact: May impose financial burdens on enterprises if costs are not well managed.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What are interconnection charges?
Interconnection charges are fees that enterprises must pay when using the network of service providers to make international IP telephone calls from Vietnam to other countries.
How are interconnection charges calculated?
Interconnection charges are calculated based on call volume, specifically 0.35 USD per minute for interconnection charges paid to the provincial fixed telephone network and 0.10 USD per minute for interconnection charges paid to the long-distance provincial telephone network (PSTN).
What do enterprises need to do when implementing this Decision?
Enterprises need to establish POPs in provinces or not establish POPs and comply with the regulations on interconnection charges, while accurately calculating charges to collect from customers.
When does this Decision take effect?
This Decision takes effect from April 1, 2003 and revokes previous regulations that conflict with this Decision.
How are interconnection charges calculated for calls from fixed networks in provinces without established POPs?
The interconnection charge paid to the provincial fixed telephone network is 0.35 USD per minute; The charge paid to the provincial telephone network for billing and collecting charges for the enterprise is 0.05 USD per minute; The interconnection charge paid to the long-distance provincial telephone network (PSTN) is 0.10 USD per minute.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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NUMBER: 67/2003/QĐ-BBCVT |
HA NOI, March 28, 2003 |
Pursuant to …;
PROVISIONS ON TEMPORARY INTERCONNECTION RATES FOR INTERNATIONAL IP TELEPHONE SERVICES FROM VIETNAM TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES
THE MINISTER OF POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Pursuant to Decree No. 90/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Posts and Telecommunications Ministry;
Pursuant to Decision No. 99/1998/QĐ-TTg dated May 26, 1998 of the Prime Minister on price and postal and telecommunications tariff management;
WHEREAS Circular No. 03/1999/TT-TCBĐ dated May 11, 1999 of the General Post Office guides the implementation of Decree No. 109/1997/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 1997 of the Government on postal services and telecommunications, and Decision No. 99/1998/QĐ-TTg dated May 26, 1998 of the Prime Minister on price and rate management for postal and telecommunications services;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Planning and Finance.
DECISION:
Article 1. The interconnection rates for international IP telephone services from Vietnam to foreign countries shall be calculated based on the cumulative volume of IP telephone calls from Vietnam to foreign countries and shall be stipulated as follows:được quy định như sau:
1. For calls made from fixed networks through POPs established by enterprises providing international IP telephone services in provinces:
- Interconnection rate paid to the provincial fixed telephone network: 0.35 USD/minute;
- Interconnection rate paid to the provincial fixed telephone network for billing and collecting charges for enterprises providing IP telephone services: 0.05 USD/minute.
2. For calls made from fixed networks in provinces where enterprises providing international IP telephone services have not established POPs:
- Interconnection rate paid to the provincial fixed telephone network: 0.35 USD/minute;
- Interconnection rate paid to the provincial fixed telephone network for billing and collecting charges for enterprises providing IP telephone services: 0.05 USD/minute.
- Interconnection rate paid to the long-distance inter-provincial fixed telephone network (PSTN): 0.10 USD/minute.
Article 2. This Decision takes effect from April 1, 2003. All previous regulations inconsistent with this Decision are hereby abolished.
Article 3. The Head of the Office, Heads of the Planning and Finance Department, Heads of units under the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, General Directors, Directors of enterprises providing international PSTN telephone services, and related units are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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Place of Receipt: |
DEPUTY MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Signed) Dang Dinh Lam |
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