Quiz on Executive Order No. 59

What is the main objective of Executive Order No. 59?

• To promote international telecommunications

• To create a universally accessible telecommunications network

• To privatize telecommunications services

• To limit telecommunications competition

Which entity is responsible for authorizing public telecommunications carriers?

• Department of Communications

• Supreme Court of the Philippines

• Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.

• National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

What does interconnection mean in the context of this Executive Order?

• The restriction of telecommunications services

• The merger of telecommunications companies

• The linkage of telecommunications carriers for service access

• The establishment of new telecommunications laws

What is the time frame for parties to reach an agreement on interconnection?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 120 days

• 90 days

What is one of the penalties for violating the provisions of this Executive Order?

• Immediate service shutdown

• Mandatory service expansion

• Increase in service rates

• Imposition of administrative fines

What must the NTC consider when prescribing technical/operational rules?

• Local government regulations

• Consumer preferences

• Market competition

• Recommendations from international bodies

What is the purpose of the access charge mentioned in the Executive Order?

• To fund international telecommunications projects

• To limit access to telecommunications services

• To increase profits for telecommunications companies

• To assist rural telephone development

What does Section 4 of the Executive Order allow customers to do?

• Change their service provider monthly

• Limit their telecommunications usage

• Access only local services

• Choose their service provider freely

What is the role of the NTC in the interconnection process?

• To determine terms and conditions for interconnection

• To regulate international telecommunications only

• To negotiate contracts between carriers

• To provide funding for telecommunications projects

What is the effect of interconnection on competition in telecommunications?

• It creates monopolies

• It promotes effective competition

• It eliminates competition

• It reduces competition