RA 7925

What is the short title of Republic Act No. 7925?

• Telecommunications Development Act

• Telecommunications Services Act

• Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines

• Philippine Telecommunications Act

Which entity is responsible for the administration of this Act?

• Department of Transportation and Communications

• National Telecommunications Commission

• Philippine Congress

• Department of Information and Communications Technology

What is defined as a 'public telecommunications entity'?

• A government agency providing telecommunications services

• Any person or corporation providing telecommunications services for compensation

• A non-profit organization offering free telecommunications services

• An international telecommunications organization

What is the primary objective of the government regarding telecommunications?

• To limit access to telecommunications services

• To develop a viable and efficient telecommunications infrastructure

• To monopolize telecommunications services

• To privatize all telecommunications entities

What is a 'franchise' in the context of telecommunications?

• A type of telecommunications equipment

• A government contract for telecommunications services

• A privilege to operate telecommunications services granted by Congress

• A license to broadcast television signals

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the National Telecommunications Commission?

• Ensure quality and reliability of telecommunications services

• Protect consumers against unfair trade practices

• Mandate interconnection of telecommunications facilities

• Conduct public bidding for telecommunications franchises

What is the minimum percentage of common stocks that telecommunications entities must offer to the public?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the role of the Department of Transportation and Communications?

• To develop a long-term strategic national development plan for telecommunications

• To provide telecommunications services directly

• To regulate telecommunications rates

• To issue franchises to telecommunications entities

What is a 'value-added service provider' (VAS)?

• A telecommunications equipment manufacturer

• An entity offering enhanced services beyond basic telecommunications

• A government agency regulating telecommunications

• An entity providing basic telecommunications services

What must telecommunications entities maintain for each category of service they provide?

• A public registry of services

• A single book of accounts

• No records are required

• Separate books of accounts