October 16, 2007
Telecommunications Business Sub-Council
Telecommunications Council

Public Comment Invited on Approval of Amount and Granting Method of Subsidy and Approval of Amount and Collecting Method of Contribution for Universal Service Fund System

The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications today consulted the Telecommunications Council on the approval of the amount and granting method of subsidy pursuant to Article 109, paragraph 1 of the Telecommunications Business Law (Law No. 86 of 1984; hereinafter called "Law"), as well as the approval of the amount and collecting method of contribution pursuant to Article 110, paragraph 2 of the Law.
The Council now invites public comment on the approval until Thursday, November 15, 2007.

1. Background
On October 9, 2007, the Telecommunications Carriers Association, which is the universal service support institution, submitted its application for the MIC Minister's approval of the amount and granting method of subsidy in accordance with Article 109, paragraph 1 of the Law, as well as the amount and collecting method of contribution in accordance with Article 110, paragraph 2 of the Law. In response, the Minister consulted the Council.

2. Future schedule
The Telecommunications Business Sub-Council under the Council will conduct a study and deliberation by considering the contributed comments, and submit its report to the Minister.

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