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Article	1988 ITRs	ITU Input Documents
	Purpose and Scope of the Regulations
Article 6	Charging and Accounting	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 19) SG3RG-LAC (C 25, p.2) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p. 13, p 42) Arab States (C 07, p.14, para. 42.00) Australia (C 17, p. 10) India (C21, p. 9, para. 54P) Mexico, C 20, p. 9) USA (C 9 Add.1, p. 6)
6.1	Collection charges	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Global Voice Group (C 34, p. 12) Mexico (C 124, p. 5) USA (C 28, p. 13) Contributions WCIT 12 Arab States (C 07, p.15, para. 42.) Australia (C 17, p. 10, para.42) Europe (C 16, p. 11, para. 42) USA (C 9 Add.1, p. 15, para. 42) Mexico, C 20, p. 10, para. 42)
6.1.1	Each administration* shall, subject to applicable national law, establish the charges to be collected from its customers. The level of the charges is a national matter; however, in establishing these charges, administrations* should try to avoid too great a dissymmetry between the charges applicable in each direction of the same relation.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 19) Arab States (C 68, p. 4) CEPT (C 35, p. 11) Global Voice Group (C 34, p. 12) Mexico (C 124, p. 5) Portugal (C 71, p. 4 / C 72 p. 4) RCC (C 94, p. 7) Russian Federation (C 55 p. 2 / C 111 p. 95-96) SG3RG-AFR (C 16, p. 1-2) SG3RG-AO (C 27, p. 2) USA (C 28, p.13 / C 99, p. 83 / C 45, p. 29) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 15, para 43) APT (C3, Add. 3, p. 8, para. 43) Arab States (C 07, p. 15, para. 43) Australia (C 17, p. 10, para. 43) Brazil (C 18, p. 11, para. 43) Cameroon (C 15, p. 16, para. 43) Europe (C 16, p. 11, para. 43 and 43A) Mexico, C 20, p. 10, para. 43) USA (C 9 Add.1, p. 6, para. 43)
6.1.2	The charge levied by an administration* on customers for a particular communication should in principle be the same in a given relation, regardless of the route chosen by the administration*.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Arab States (C 68, p. 4) CEPT (C 35, p. 11) Global Voice Group (C 34, p. 12) Mexico (C 124, p. 5) RCC (C 94, p. 8) Russian Federation (C 111 p. 97) SG3RG-AFR (C 16, p. 1-2) USA (C 28, p. 13 / C 99, p. 87) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 15, para 44) APT (C3, Add. 3, p. 8 and p.9, para. 44) Arab States (C 07, p. 15, para. 44) Australia (C 17, p. 11, para. 44) Brazil (C 18, p. 11, para. 44) Cameroon (C 15, p. 17, para. 44) Europe (C 16, p. 12, para. 44) Mexico (C20, p. 10, para. 44) USA (C 9 Add.1, p. 7, para. 44)
6.1.3	Where, in accordance with the national law of a country, a fiscal tax is levied on collection charges for international telecommunications services, this tax shall normally be collected only in respect of international services billed to customers in that country, unless other arrangements are made to meet special circumstances.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Brazil (C 32, p. 1) CEPT (C 35, p. 11 / C 20, p. 3) Global Voice Group (C 34, p. 12 / C 36, p. 3) GSMA (C 26 Rev.1, p. 2) Mexico (C 124, p. 5) Portugal (C 104, p. 11) Russian Federation (C 55, p. 3 / C 111, p.100 / C 112, p. 40) RCC (C 94, p. 8) SG3RG-AFR (C 18, p. 1 / C 101, p. 1), SG3RG-AO (C 27, p. 1) SG3RG-LAC (C 24, p. 1, para. 2 / C 82, p. 1) USA (C 45, p. 31 / C 28, p.13) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 15, para 44) APT (C3, Add. 3, p. 9, para. 45) Australia (C 17, p. 11, para. 45) Cameroon (C 15, p. 17, para. 45) Europe (C 16, p. 12, para. 45) India (C21, p. 8, para. 45) Mexico (C20, p. 10, para. 45) USA (C 9 Add.1, p. 7, para. 45)
6.2	Accounting rates	Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 15, para 45) Australia (C 17, p. 11, para. 46) Europe (C 16, p. 12, para. 46)
6.2.1	For each applicable service in a given relation, administrations* shall by mutual agreement establish and revise accounting rates to be applied between them, in accordance with the provisions of Appendix 1 and taking into account relevant CCITT Recommendations and relevant costs trends.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 20) Arab States (C 68, p. 4) CEPT (C 35, p. 12) Mexico (C 124, p. 5) Portugal (C 72, p. 5) RCC (C 94, p. 8) Russian Federation (C 55, p. 3 / C 111, p.103) SG3RG-AFR (C 16, p. 1) USA (C 28, p. 14 / C 45, p. 32 / C 99 p.91) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 15, para 47) Arab States (C 07, p. 15, para. 47) Australia (C 17, p. 11, para. 47) Brazil (C 18, p. 11, para. 47) Cameroon (C 15, p. 17, para. 47) Europe (C 16, p. 12, para. 47) Mexico (C20, p. 10, para. 47) USA (C 9 Add.1, p.7 para.47)
6.3	Monetary Unit	Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 15, para 48) Arab States (C 07, p. 15, para. 48) Europe (C 16, p. 13, para. 48) Mexico (C20, p. 11, para. 48) USA (C 9 Add.1 p.7, para.48)
6.3.1	In the absence of special arrangements concluded between administrations*, the monetary unit to be used in the composition of accounting rates for international telecommunications services and in the establishment of international accounts shall be:- either the monetary unit of the IMF, currently the Special Drawing Right SDR, as defined by that organization;- or the gold franc, equivalent to 1/3.061 SDR.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Arab States (C 68, p. 4) CEPT (C 35, p. 12) Global Voice Group (C 34, p. 13) Mexico (C 124, p. 5) RCC (C 94, p. 8) Russian Federation (C 55 p. 4 / C 111 p.105 / C 112 p. 41) SG3RG-AFR (C 16, p. 1) SG3RG-AO (C 27, p.1 -2) USA (C 45 p. 33 / C 28 p.14-15 / C 99, p.93) UAE (C 31, p. 1) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 15, para 49) APT (C3, Add. 3, p. 9, para. 49) Australia (C 17, p. 11, para. 49) Cameroon (C 15, p. 17, para. 49) Europe (C 16, p. 13, para. 49) Mexico (C20, p. 11, para. 49) USA (C 9 Add.1 p.7 para. 49)
6.3.2	In accordance with the relevant provisions of the International Telecommunications Convention, this provision shall not affect the possibility open to administrations* of establishing bilateral arrangements for mutually acceptable coefficients between the monetary unit of the IMF and the gold franc.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Arab States (C 68, p. 4) CEPT (C 35, p. 12) Global Voice Group (C 34, p. 13) Mexico (C 124, p. 5) RCC (C 94, p. 8) Russian Federation (C 55, p. 4) SG3RG-AFR (C 16, p. 1) USA (C 28, p. 15 / C 99, p. 95) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 15, para 50) APT (C3, Add. 3, p. 9, para. 50) Europe (C 16, p. 13, para. 50) Mexico (C20, p. 11, para. 50) RCC (C 14, p.18, para. 50) USA (C 9 Add.1, p. 7, para. 50)
6.4	Establishment of accounts and settlement of balances of account	Contributions WCIT 12 USA (C 9 Add.1, p. 8, para. 51) Contributions WCIT 12 Australia (C 17, p. 12, para. 51) Europe (C 16, p. 13, para. 51) India (C21, p 9. para. 54R)
6.4.1	Unless otherwise agreed, administrations* shall follow the relevant provisions as set out in Appendices 1 and 2.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Arab States (C 68, p. 4) CEPT (C 35, p. 12) Global Voice Group (C 34, p. 13) Mexico (C 124, p. 5) Portugal (C 54, p.32) RCC (C 94, p. 8) Russian Federation (C 55, p. 4 / C 111, p. 108) SG3RG-AFR (C 16, p. 1) UAE (C 31, p. 2) USA (C 28, p. 15 / C 45, p. 34) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 16, para 52) APT (C3, Add. 3, p. 8, para. 52) Arab States (C 07, p. 16, para. 52) Australia (C 17, p. 12, para. 52) Brazil (C 18, p. 12, para. 52) Cameroon (C 15, p. 17, para. 52) Europe (C 16, p. 13, para. 52) USA (C 9 Add.1, p. 8, para. 52)
6.5	Service and Privilege Telecommunications
6.5.1	Administrations* shall follow the relevant provisions as set out in the Appendix 3.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Arab States (C 68, p. 4) CEPT (C 35, p. 13) Mexico (C 124 p. 5) RCC (C 94, p. 8) Russian Federation (C 55, p 5) SG3RG-AFR (C 16, p.1) USA (C 45 p.34 / C 99, p. 98 / C 28, p. 15) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 16, para 54, 54A, 54B) Arab States (C 07, p. 16, para. 54) Australia (C 17, p. 12, para. 54) Cameroon (C 15, p. 18, para. 54) Europe (C 16, p. 13, para. 54) USA (C 9 Add.2, p. 8, para. 54)
new 6.6	New text proposed by the Russian Federation and TD 21 Rev.1 :Notwithstanding the provisions of Art.1, §1.4 and §1.6, and to enshrine the purpose set out in the Preamble; in Art. 1, §1.3; in Art.3, §3.3.; and taking into account Art.3, §3.1, Members States shall, as appropriate, encourage administrations, recognized operating agencies, and private operating agencies which operate in their territory and provide international telecommunications services offered to the public, to apply the ITU-T Recommendations relating to charging and accounting and alternate calling procedures, including any Instructions forming part of, or derived from, said Recommendations.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Portugal (C 54, p. 33) Russian Federation (C 55, p. 5) USA (C 45, p. 35)
new 6.7	New text proposed by Africa, SG3RG-AFR, and SG3RG-AO:The proposals all include reference to permitting each party in a negotiation or agreement related to or arising out of international connectivity matters to look for recourse through the competition authorities of the other party’s country. Africa also propose that each party will have access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 20) Portugal (C 71, p. 13 / C 72, p. 5) SG3RG-AFR (C 16, p. 2) SG3RG-AO (C 27, p. 1-2) USA (C 45, p. 35)
new 6.8	New text proposed by SG3RG-AO:”When evaluating significant market power and its abuse, national competition authorities should also take into account international market share and international market power.”	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Portugal (C 54, p. 33) SG3RG-AO (C 27, p. 2) USA (C 45, p. 35) Contributions WCIT 12 Cameroon (C 15, p. 18, para. 54C)
new 6.9	New text proposed by SG3RG-AO:”Member States shall take measures to ensure that foreign creditors for telecommunications accounts can obtain payment quickly and efficiently.”	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Portugal (C 54, p. 33) SG3RG-AO (C 27, p. 1) USA (C 45, p. 36)
new 6.10	New text proposed by Cuba and Egypt:These proposals call for an obligation to be placed on Member States to tackle fraud by transmitting calling line code and following up requests of other countries to investigate calls that cannot be billed, along with helping to resolve outstanding accounts.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Cuba (C 47, p. 2) Egypt (C 57, p. 2) UAE (C 49, p. 1) USA (C 99, p. 102-103) Contributions WCIT 12 Brazil (C 18, p. 12, para. 54E)
new 6.11	New text proposed by Cuba and Egypt:”The ITU Standardization Sector shall be responsible for disseminating the regulatory frameworks in place in administrations having an impact on matters relating to fraud.”	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Cuba (C 47, p. 2) Egypt (C 57, p. 2) Portugal (C 71, p. 14) UAE (C 49, p. 1) USA (C 99, p. 103) Contributions WCIT 12 India (C21, p. 8, para. 54F)
new 6.12	New text proposed by Africa:”Member States shall ensure that rates (in particular transit rates, termination rates, and roaming rates) are cost-based.”	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 21) Portugal (C 71, p. 5 / C 72, p. 6 / C 104, p. 11) USA (C 99, p. 104) Contributions WCIT 12 India (C21, p. 7,8, para 43A)
new 6.12 A	New text proposed by CITEL and Portugal:These proposals look to request that Member States develop policies aimed at reducing international roaming services prices.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 CITEL (C 117, p. 15) Portugal (C 104, p. 4) Contributions WCIT 12 CITEL (C 10, p. 11-12, IAP 6) Europe (C 16, p. 14, para. 54A) India (C 21, p. 8, para. 54H)
new 6.13	New text proposed by Africa, Arab States, and SG3RG-LAC:These proposals look to impose transparency obligations in retail and wholesale prices, costs and quality of service.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 19) Arab States (C 67, p. 6) Brazil (C 33, p. 1-2) Portugal (C 54, p. 34) SG3RG-LAC (C 25, p. 2) SG3RG-AO ( C 27, p. 3) USA (C 45, p. 37) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 13, para 42.01) Arab States (C 07, p. 14, para. 42.02)
new 6.14	New text proposed by Africa, Arab States, and SG3RG-LAC:These proposals suggest that Member States foster continued investment in high-bandwidth infrastructure.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 19) Arab States (C 67, p. 6) Brazil (C 33, p. 1-2) Portugal (C 54, p. 34) SG3RG-LAC (C 25, p. 2) USA (C 45, p. 37) Contributions WCIT 12 Arab States (C 07, p. 14, para. 42.01) Africa (C 19, p 13, para 42.02) Brazil (C 18, P. 4, para. 12A) India (C 21, p. 8, para. 54K)
new 6.15	New text proposed by Africa, Arab States, and SG3RG-LAC:These proposals suggest that Member States take measures to ensure that prices are cost-oriented.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 19) Arab States (C 67, p. 6) Portugal (C 54, p. 34 / C 71 p. 5) SG3RG-LAC (C 25, p. 2) USA (C 45, p. 37) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 13, para 42.03) Arab States (C 07, p. 14, para. 42.03) Cameroon (C 15, p. 18, para. 54L) India (C21, p. 9, para. 54L)
new 6.16	New text proposed by Africa, Arab States, SG3RG-AO, and SG3RG-LAC:These proposals suggest that Member States shall take measures to ensure that fair compensation is received for carried traffic (e.g. interconnection or termination).	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Africa (C 116, p. 20) Arab States (C 67, p. 6) Brazil (C 33, p. 1-2) Portugal (C 54, p. 34) SG3RG-AO (C 27, p. 3) SG3RG-LAC (C 25, p. 2) USA (C 45, p. 37) Contributions WCIT 12 Africa (C 19, p 13, para 42.04) Arab States (C 07, p. 14, para. 42.04) Cameroon (C 15, p. 18, para. 54M)
new 6.17	New text proposed by Arab States, INTUG, and Portugal:These proposals suggest text that would impose and obligation to provide transparent, free of charge and up-to-date information on retail charges to end users.	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Arab States (C 103, p. 13) INTUG (C 121 p. 4-5) Portugal (C 104, p. 3) Contributions WCIT 12 India (C21, p. 9, para. 54L) Africa (C 19, p 13, para 42.05, 42.06)
new 6.18 A	New text proposed by Brazil:”Member States shall ensure that operators establish charging units and parameters that bill telecommunication service consumers according to what is effectively consumed.”	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Brazil (C 114, p. 1) Contributions WCIT 12 Brazil (C 18, p. 12, para. 54P)
new 6.19	New text proposed by UAE:”The provisions regarding charges for telecommunications and the various cases in which free services are accorded are set forth in the Administrative Regulations.”	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Portugal (C 54, p. 35) UAE (C 31, p. 1) USA (C 45, p. 38)
new 6.20	New text proposed by Arab States and UAE:”1 The settlement of international accounts shall be regarded as current transactions and shall be effected in accordance with the current international obligations of the Member States and Sector Members concerned in those cases where their governments have concluded arrangements on this subject. Where no such arrangements have been concluded, and in the absence of special agreements made under Article 42 of the Constitution, these settlements shall be effected in accordance with the Administrative Regulations.2 Administrations of Member States and Sector Members which operate international telecommunication services shall come to an agreement with regard to the amount of their debits and credits. 3 The statement of accounts with respect to debits and credits referred to in No. 498 above shall be drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Regulations, unless special arrangements have been concluded between the parties concerned.”	Contributions CWG-WCIT 12 Arab States (C 67, p. 6) Portugal (C 71, p. 16) UAE (C 31, p. 2) USA (C 99, p. 110)

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