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FAQ's > Telecoms
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Where can I find or obtain telecommunications statistics for the Philippines ? |
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Answer:
We have some statistics available in the consumer information section of our web site.
You may also visit the NTC at BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila and request for the statistics you are in need of. If the telecommunications statistics that you requested is unavailable, then we will gladly produce it for you. |
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What are the procedures involved in obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity ? |
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Answer: |
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Applicant secures franchise from Congress of the Philippines. |
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Applicant files an application/petition at NTC; the same containing the proposed services and coverage areas and the schedule of rates to be charged to the public; and supported by financial, legal and technical documents. |
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Applicant pays assessed filing fee. |
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Application/petition is docketed and assigned a case number. |
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NTC prepares a Notice of Hearing, which is to be published in a newspaper for general circulation. |
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Application undergoes public hearings. |
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NTC evaluates application. |
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NTC issues decision/order. |
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What are the proper steps in the procurement of radio communication equipment to be used in the Philippines? |
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Applicant must first secure the following application forms from the Fixed and Land Mobile Services Division. For new network: |
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- Application for new network (for technical and administrative requirements)
- Application for Permit to Purchase/Possess |
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If the application is approved, applicant will be issued a Permit to Purchase/Possess indicating the frequency assigned to applicant, validity, and number of units among other necessary information. |
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Upon issuance of the Permit to Purchase, applicant can then buy/purchase radio communication equipment from authorized dealers. |
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What type/make of radio communication equipment are allowed? |
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Answer:
Only the commercial type-approved/accepted equipment by the National Telecommunications Commission can be used. |
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What types of equipment are type-approved/accepted equipment? |
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Answer:
A list of type-approved equipment is available form the Fixed and Land Mobile Services Division and/or the Equipment and Standard Division at the NTC head office. |
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Where can one buy/purchase type-approved equipment? |
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Answer:
From any dealer duly authorized by the NTC, a list of which is available in the Fixed and Land Mobile Services Division at the NTC head office |
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What are the fees to be paid in applying for permit to purchase? |
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Answer:
For a new network, a filing fee of P150 per unit has to be paid upon filing of the application.
If the application is approved, a Permit to Purchase/Possess fee of P130 per unit is charged to applicant and has to be paid prior to the release of the permit. |
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After securing the permit to purchase can we now buy radios? |
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Yes. Purchase of radios must be within the specified validity of the permit. |
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What is the validity? |
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Answer:
The validity depends on the number of units to be purchased. It may be 30, 60, 90, or 180 days. |
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After the purchase of radios, can we now use them? |
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No you may not. You must first secure a radio station license for each unit. |
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What are the requirements in applying for radio station license? |
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- Application for Radio Station License.
- Application for Construction Permit (for Repeater, Base, and/or Land Mobile Stations)
- Original Copy of the Permit to Purchase
- Photocopy of the Sales Invoice of the radios. |
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Does the NTC monitors all the radio stations in the country? |
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Answer:
Yes. NTC monitors all the radio stations in the country. |
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