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IDA Seeks Views to Revise The Framework for International Settlement Arrangements for the Provision of International Telecommunication Services

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has today released a consultation paper. This paper seeks to gather feedback from the industry and public to reviseon the revised policy framework ...

Singapore, 7 January 2002 | For Immediate Release

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has today released a consultation paper. This paper seeks to gather feedback from the industry and public to reviseon the revised policy framework for the international settlement regime1 for the provision of international telecommunication services.

This feedback will assist IDA in its review of the existing policy framework to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness in light of market and technology developments. Our policy objective in this review is to ensure fair and effective competition in the international telecommunication service market.

The issuance of this consultation paper is part of IDA's on-going efforts to provide a platform for the industry and public to share their views on changes to be introduced to Singapore's infocomm policies.

All views and comments should be submitted in writing, and to reach IDA on or before 12.00 noon, 28 February 2002. IDA will consider the inputs submitted and revise our policy framework thereafter. IDA targets to announce its revised policy framework by second quarter of 2002.

The consultation paper can be downloaded from the "Policies & Regulation" section, under "Consultation Papers & Decisions" of the IDA website at https://www.imda.gov.sg/.


ISSUED BY CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIVISION
INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

Notes to Editor:

1 IDA's policy framework for the international settlement regime governs international settlement arrangements between our licensees offering international telephone/fax calls, and their counterparts in the overseas destinations.

About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a dynamic organisation with an integrated perspective to developing, promoting and regulating info-communications in Singapore. In the fast-changing and converging spheres of telecommunications, information and media technologies, IDA will be the catalyst for change and growth in Singapore's evolution into a vibrant global info-communications technology centre. For more information, please visit https://www.imda.gov.sg/.

For media clarification, please contact:

Ms Jennifer Toh
Manager, Corporate Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Tel: +65 6211-0508
Fax: +65 6211-2227
Email: jennifer_toh@imda.gov.sg

Ho Hwei Ling
Senior Manager, Corporate Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Tel: +65 6211-1996
Fax: +65 6211-2227
Email: ho_hwei_ling@imda.gov.sg

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