Quiz on the Municipal Telephone Act of 2000

What is the title of Republic Act No. 6849?

• Municipal Telephone Act of 2000

• Public Telephone Act of 1989

• Telecommunications Development Act

• National Communication Act

Which office is created for administering the provisions of this Act?

• Municipal Telephone Projects Office

• Department of Telecommunications

• National Telecommunications Commission

• Public Communication Office

What is the primary purpose of the Municipal Telephone Act of 2000?

• To privatize public communication systems

• To provide public telephones in every municipality

• To regulate private telecommunications companies

• To establish internet services nationwide

Who appoints the Projects Director of the Municipal Telephone Projects Office?

• The House of Representatives

• The National Telecommunications Commission

• The Secretary of Transportation and Communications

• The President of the Philippines

What is the amount appropriated for the implementation of this Act?

• P200,000,000.00

• P300,000,000.00

• P150,000,000.00

• P100,000,000.00

What is the maximum lifespan of the Projects Office as stated in the Act?

• Fifteen years

• Ten years

• Twenty years

• Five years

Which entity is responsible for fixing the rates for municipal telephone calls?

• National Telecommunications Commission

• Department of Transportation and Communications

• Local Government Units

• Private Telecommunications Companies

What is required for provinces and municipalities to operate their public calling stations?

• Approval from the President

• Public bidding process

• Certification from the NTC

• Funding from the National Government

What type of technology is to be provided for public calling stations?

• Voice and data transmission

• Only voice transmission

• Only data transmission

• Satellite communication

What is the role of the Projects Office regarding local telecommunications?

• Monitor and evaluate local telecommunications

• Manage private telecommunications companies

• Provide legal advice to municipalities

• Conduct public awareness campaigns