ICT Policy and Regulation in Viet Nam -...
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ICT POLICY AND REGULATIONIN VIETNAM
Presented by: Tran Quang CuongDGPT - Vietnam
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Introduction
Market Context.ICT Development Policy.Telecom and Internet Regulation.Development of NII.Conclusion.
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Market Context
Global ICT market:The development pace of global ICT industry
has slowed down.It is a fast changing industry.It involves great uncertainty.
International Integration is a worldwide trend.The introduction of competition.
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Market Context
Development status of ICT industry in Vietnam:Telephone penetration: 6 lines/ 100
inhabitants.69% fixed lines.31% mobile.
Internet penetration: 0.26 account/100 inhabitants.Internet users: > 1 million.
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Market Context
Development status of ICT industry in Vietnam:5 telecommunication operators: VNPT, Vietel,
SPT, Vishipel and ETC.3 Internet eXchange Service Providers (IXP).12 Internet Access Service Providers (ISP).
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ICT Development Policy
Current ICT market brings both opportunities & challenges.Appropriate policies are required to:
Grasp opportunities.Cope with the challenges.
Active international cooperation policy.Market opening policy.
These should be appropriate with our economical & political conditions.
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Active participation in the international integration process
e-ASEAN Framework Agreement.Participate in the development of e-ASEAN
Framework Agreement.Committed to establish a common ASEAN
information infrastructure.This supports member countries to improve their
competitiveness.
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Active participation in the international integration process
Mutual Recognition Arrangement.ASEAN MRA was signed in July 2001.DGPT announced its participation in APEC MRA.This eliminate non-tariff barriers.Facilitates the trading of telecom equipment.Reduces the burdens of testing and market
management.Promote export of telecom equipment from
Vietnam.
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Increasing competitive capabilities
We follow a step by step approach to open the market.This gives a chance for current operators to improve their competitive capabilities by:
Taking advantage of the new technology.Utilizing the existing info-communication infrastructure.
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New telecom operator
Electricity telecom company - ETC was granted the following licenses:
Domestic and international IP telephone service.Leased lines service.Fixed local telephone service.Domestic long distance service.
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New mobile operator
Saigon Post and Telecom Corporation was awarded a mobile license.The company signed a BCC contract with SLD Telecom.CDMA mobile service is scheduled to be launched in quarter 4 this year.
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IP telephone services
The IP telephone market is expanding rapidly.
Due to advantages in: capital investment, price and deployment time.
Domestic and international IP telephone service licenses were granted to:
VNPT, Vietel, SPT, ETC.Service charge: 60-65% of the traditional service.
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Inmarsat services
Vietnam Shipping Telecommunication Company (VISHIPEL) was offered a license to provide:
Inmarsat Access Services as Land Earth Station Operator.Inmarsat Services as Inmarsat Service Provider.Ship-to-Shore/Shore-to-Ship radio communication services.
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Internet services
DGPT had granted licenses for:3 companies to provide Internet Exchange Service (IXP).12 companies to provide Internet Access Service (ISP).
Plan to grant more IXP, ISP licenses.
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Post, Telecom and Internet Regulation
Post and Telecommunication Act.Government Decree No. 55.
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Post and Telecom Act
Was issued by the National Assembly in June 2002.The objectives of this act are:
To mobilize the internal resources.To increase competitive capabilities of enterprises.Active participation in international integration.To accelerate service penetration.To further improve consumer protection.Enable enterprises to do business proactively.
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Internet Regulation
The government decree No. 55 was aimed to:
Create a new development pace for Internet services.Accelerate the Internet penetration in society.Create a transparent legal environment.Foster the development of a modern NII.Create a more innovative market place for Internet services.
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Development of the NII
Telecom is an important infrastructure sector.This is also a critical service sector.High priority has been given for the development of
the sector.Favorable conditions have been created for the
sector to catch up with the world development level.
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Concrete development objectives
In the 10 years to come:The development rate of telecom sector should
reach twice that of the overall economy.Develop a broad range of Internet and telecom
services.Service charges must be lower or equal to that of
the region.These services should be available in remote &
mountainous areas.
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Concrete development objectives
Encourage mobile services, e-commerce and e-government.
Telephone density: 15-18 lines per 100 inhabitants.Telephone lines available in 60% of households.Penetration rate for Internet services should reach
the world average.Financial assistance to provide Internet services to:
R&D institutions.Universities, schools.Hospitals
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NII development principles
High availability and accessibility.Advanced technology should be used.Broad bandwidth to support multimedia
applications.Affordable service charges.High level of security and reliability to support e-
commerce.High level of compatibility and integrity.
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Conclusion
New trend of ICT industry.Development Policy.Telecom and Internet Regulation.Development of NII.