REPUBLIC ACT 7925
REPUBLIC ACT 7925Public Telecommunications act of the PhilippinesAbayanAcuezaCaeteCartusianoDatoonDotigInoferioInosantoLeopandoManzanoOaRamosRosalesTiocoVeterana5ECE1ARTICLE 1, Section 1 and 2 : Ck.1TelecommunicationsPublic telecommunications entityDEFINITIONS BroadcastingFranchiseLocal Exchange OperatorInter-exchange carriesInternational CarrierValue added service providerPublic toll calling stationMobile radio telephone systemInterconnection & InterpretationsSection 3: Mydz. Deile.2Growth and developmentTool to nation building and developmentExpansion of telecommunication networkRadio frequency spectrum allocation is for public useRates and tariff charges should be measured fairlyPrivate enterprises provides public telecommunicationArticle II section 4: Van. Tess. Glen.3Growth and developmentTelecommunication business are free to make decisionsUsage of facilities in public network operators shall be fair and reasonableGovernment assistance shall be given to international carriersRegulation of public telecommunications shall rely on administrative processArticle II section 44Growth and developmentNo franchise can authorize an entity to engage in telecommunication businessOwnership of public telecommunication entities for common good is encouragedDevelopment of domestic telecommunications for the Philippines shall be promotedHuman resources shall be harnessed to sustain economic growthArticle II section 45ADMINISTRATIONNational Telecommunication Systems is the principal administrator of this Act.Facilitate the entry of qualified service providersEnsure quality, safety, reliability, security, compatibility and inter operability of telecommunication facilities.Mandate a fair and reasonable interconnection of authorized public networkFair and efficient marketArticle III section 5: Yvan. Karol. Yel.6ADMINISTRATIONPromote consumers welfareProtect consumers against misuse of telecommunication monopolyContinuity in imposing necessary fees and charges to cover costArticle III section 57ADMINISTRATIONThe Department of Transportation and Communication shall enunciated in this act:Development and maintenance of a long term developmental planCoordination with research and development activitiesPromotion of Philippine interests in international bodiesOperation of national consultative forumArticle III Section 6: 8Telecommunication entitiesCategories of Telecommunication EntitiesLocal Exchange OperatorInter exchange carrierInternational CarrierValue added Service ProviderMobile Radio ServicesRadio Paging ServicesArticle IV Section 7 to 13: Renz. Diego. 9OTHER SERVICES AND FACILITIESCustomer Premises Equipment allows the subscribers to use their terminal equipments.
Radio Frequency Spectrum allocation is subjected to periodic review.Article V Section 14: Maria10FRANCHISE, RATES AND REVENUEFranchiseEntity must first acquire franchise before conduct telecommunication businessRates and TariffsProvide economic viabilityAccess Charge/Revenue SharingNegotiation between parties must be submitted to the commissionUniform System of AccountUniform system of accounts to base rates and tariffs
ARTICLE VI SECTION 16 19: (someone). Jz11RIGHT OF TELECOMMUNICATION USERSNon-discriminatory entitlement of utility serviceRight for single line telephone connection or the first party line connectionRegular, timely and accurate billingThorough and prompt investigation of complaintsAricle VII Section 20: Keilla12TELECOMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENTPublic OwnershipPublic offering through the stock exchangesPrivatization of Existing FacilitiesPrivatize all telecommunication facilities currently operated by the governmentEquality of Treatment in the Telecommunication IndustryAny advantages of a franchise are grantedArticle VIII Section 21 to 23: Eric13FINAL PROVISIONSTransitory ProvisionsContinuation of rates and tariffsSeparability ClauseAny changes in provisions shall not have effect other provisionsRepealing ClauseOther inconsistent rules with this Act is repealedEffectivity ClauseThis Act is effective fifteen(15) days from publicationARTICLE IX Section 24-27: ck14Quiz # 2Identify the following statements if (2pts each)A. Both statement is trueB. First statement is true and second statement is falseC. First statement is false and second statement is trueD. Both statement is false
1Telecommunication business are free to make decisions
Entity must first acquire franchise before conduct telecommunication business
2.Human resources shall be harnessed to sustain economic growth
Many franchise can authorize an entity to engage in telecommunication business
3.DOTC is the principal administrator of this act.
NTS develops and maintain a long term developmental plan
4Cross subsidized for products and facilities are allowed
R.A. 7295 shall be known as Public Telecommunication Act of the Philippines5.The administration should protect consumers against misuse of telecommunication monopoly
Viability of rates and tariff are highly considerableIDENTIFICATION11. effectivity date of aforementioned republic act.12. national backbone network operator13. Who offers enhanced services beyond those ordinarily provided for by such carriers?14. The linkage by wire, radio, satellite or other means of two or more existing telecommunications carrier.15. separate books of ________ are maintained for the VAS.
16. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 17. an undertaking the object of which is to transmit over-the-air commercial radio or television messages for reception of a broad audience in a geographic area.18. Short Title of RA 792519. privilege conferred upon a telecommunications entity by Congress, authorizing that entity to engage in a certain type of telecommunications service.20. a scarce public resource that shall be administered in the public interest21. All laws, ordinance, rules, regulations and other issuances of parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly 22. All telecommunications entities with regulated types of services shall make a bonafide public offering through the stock exchanges of at least __ %23. The number of entities allowed to provide inter-exchange national long distance services may be limited, but as a matter of policy, where it is economically viable, at least ___ carriers, shall be authorized 24. Process of receiving data, voice, sms, pictures, etc.25. Rates and _____ charges shall be fair.
