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Type: Decision
Responsible Agency: Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
Issuing Date: 2011-06-16
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Contents
Chapter II: Collection of Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Article 2.Collection of Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Article 3.Conditions for Using Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Chapter III: Exemption from Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Article 4.Exemption from Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Chapter IV: Policies towards Outstanding Contributors and Measures against Violators
Article 5.Policies towards Outstanding Contributors
Article 6.Measures against Violators
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity
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Prime Minister’s Office No.: 992/PMO.NAPT
National Authority of Post and Telecommunications Vientiane, June 16, 2011
Agreement
on Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
- Pursuant to the Decree of the Prime Minister of the Lao PDR No. 375/PM, dated October 22, 2007 on the Establishment of the National Authority of Post and Telecommunications.
The Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office
and Head of the National Authority of Post and Telecommunications
issues this Agreement
General Provisions
This Agreement defines application fee rates for telephone numbers and Internet domains approved by the NAPT based on the current actual application situation.
Collection of Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Article 2.Collection of Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Individuals, legal entities, and organizations who are allowed to use NAPT telephone numbers and Internet domains shall pay fees based on the rates listed below:
Table 1
Annual Application Fee for Telephone Number
|
No. |
List |
Kip |
|
1 |
Country code (856) |
10,000,000 |
|
2 |
Provincial code (17 provinces and Vientiane Capital) |
1,000,000 |
|
3 |
Mobile network code (2, 5, 7, 9) |
5,000,000 |
|
4 |
Landline telephone number per digit |
500 |
|
5 |
Mobile phone number per digit |
1,000 |
|
6 |
Specific number or 3-digit, 4-digit number and so on |
100,000 |
Table 2
Annual Application Fee for Internet Domain
|
No. |
List |
Kip |
|
1 |
Top-level Internet domain |
10,000,000 |
|
2 |
Second-level Internet domain |
5,000,000 |
|
3 |
Third-level Internet domain |
1,000,000 |
|
4 |
Forth-level Internet domain and so on |
100,000 |
Article 3.Conditions for Using Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Individuals, legal entities, and organizations shall pay application fees for telephone numbers and Internet domains to the NAPT before using the service.
Exemption from Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
Article 4.Exemption from Application Fees for Telephone Numbers and Internet Domains
4.1 Only application fees for telephone numbers and Internet domains specified by the National Authority of Post and Telecommunications can be exempted.
4.2 Application fees for telephone numbers and Internet domains used for emergency cases, experimental purposes, and special occasions can be exempted based on the Government’s instruction.
Policies towards Outstanding Contributors and Measures against Violators
Article 5.Policies towards Outstanding Contributors
Both domestic and foreign individuals, legal entities, and organizations who regularly pay application fees for telephone numbers and Internet domains and contribute to the protection of national resources in the area of telecommunications will be properly rewarded.
Article 6.Measures against Violators
Both domestic and foreign individuals, legal entities, and organizations who do not pay application fees for telephone numbers and Internet domains, report incorrect information, or forge documents will be fined and prosecuted based on the laws of the Lao PDR.
Final Provisions
Assign the Department of Telecommunications and Internet, National Authority of Post and Telecommunications, to implement this Agreement, collect application fees for telephone numbers and Internet domains, and ensure this Agreement is implemented uniformly across the country.
This Agreement enters into force on the date it is signed. Any agreements and regulations which conflict with this Agreement shall be cancelled.
Minister to the PMO,
Head of the NAPT
[Seal and signature]
Khamluad Sithlakone
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List Measures Related to Legal Documents
| Name | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fee requirement for internet protocol usage. | Licensed telecommunication services businesses must pay an annual fee for the use of internet protocols as issued by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, as follows: maximum internet code: LAK 10,000,000; second level of internet code: LAK 5,000,000; and third level of internet code = LAK 1,000,000 and fourth level of internet code and other = LAK 100,000 | Active |
| Fee requirement for telecommunication number usage | Licensed telecommunication services businesses must pay an annual fee for the use of telecommunication numbers as issued by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, as follows: Country code: LAK 10,000,000; provincial code: LAK 1,000,000; network for mobile phone number provider (2, 5, 7 and 9): LAK 5,000,000; desk phone: LAK 500/digit; mobile number: LAK 1,000 per digit and the specific or three or four digit number: LAK 100,000. | Active |
| Mandatory charge rates for the usage of telecommunication numbers and internet codes | The National Authority of Post and Telecommunication sets the standard charge rates for the usage of telecommunication numbers and internet codes in the Lao PDR. | Active |