To ensure a level playing field for the infocomm industry and the protection of consumers, IDA issues guidelines on acceptable practices in various areas ranging from such as Interconnection and Access to Spectrum and Numbering Management, Competition Management and the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network.

Code of Practice

Telecom Competition Code

The Telecom Competition Code (TCC) is a comprehensive competition management framework that comprises of ex-ante obligations and ex-post provisions which the Licensees must abide with. The TCC has undergone two rounds of review since its introduction in 2000. The latest TCC 2012 came into effect on 23 April 2012. View Telecom Competition Code .

Postal Codes of Practice and Notifications

In order to ensure a level playing field for the postal industry, the Postal Codes of Practice were introduced to address issues such as fair competition, interoperability, and merger and acquisition involving Licensees. The list of gazetted notifications pertaining to postal licensees can also be viewed here. View Postal Codes of Practice and Notifications .

Internal Wiring

The Code of Practice defines the exemplary wiring workmanship and practices which the licensed telecommunication wiring contractors and installers are required to comply with. It supports the licensing scheme by ensuring good quality of performance of the telecommunication wiring and better aesthetics of the premises. For more details, click here to download the pdf file.

Code of Practice for Info-communication Facilities in Building

The purpose of the Code of Practice for Info-communication Facilities in Buildings (COPIF) is to ensure that developers and/or owners of buildings and developments provide adequate space and facilities for the deployment and operation of installation and plant; these are equipment used for providing info-communication services to the buildings.  The COPIF also specifies the duties to be observed by developers, building/development owners and telecommunication licensees in relation to the provision, maintenance and utilisation of the relevant space and facilities provided, as directed under COPIF. Since its inception on 1 April 2000, the COPIF has been reviewed and revised when appropriate, to ensure its continued relevance in light of the evolving requirements for info-communication facilities. The latest COPIF 2013 and the COPIF Guidelines will come into effect on 1 May 2013.

Code of Practice for Provision of Premium Rate Services

To protect consumers, IDA has issued the Code of Practice for Provision of Premium Rate Services ("PRS") that sets out the duties to be observed by the PRS providers and their billing network operators when offering their services over the public telecommunication networks. View Code of Practice for Provision of Premium Rate Services .

Next Generation National Broadband Network NetCo Interconnection

On 25 February 2009, IDA issued a NetCo Interconnection Code in exercise of the powers conferred by section 26(1) (a) to (c), (f) and (g) of the Telecommunications Act (Cap. 323) (the "Act").

Next Generation National Broadband Network OpCo Interconnection

The OpCo Interconnection Code is intended to, inter alia, specify the pricing, terms and conditions of Nucleus Connect Pte Ltd's ("Nucleus Connect") services under the Interconnection Offer, and the obligations of both Nucleus Connect and persons requesting such services from Nucleus Connect.

Guidelines

Accounting Separation Guidelines

This Accounting Separation Framework (ASF) prescribes the minimum requirements necessary to provide a structured regulatory reporting framework.
- Telecoms
- Postal

Deployment and Repair of Submarine Cable Systems ^New

The Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is the lead agency for the facilitation of physical deployment of submarine cable systems landing in Singapore. IDA aims to provide guidance to interested parties to deploy submarine cable systems into Singapore.

Dispute Resolution Guidelines ^{Updated as of 21 Jan 11*}

These Guidelines set out the procedures and standards that IDA will generally apply when resolving disputes between Licensees under Sub-section 11.3 of the Code of Practice for Competition in the Provision of Telecommunication Services 2010 (the “Code”).

Guidelines for Service Provisioning over the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network ^New

To ensure that Singapore will be able to realise significant economic benefits from the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network ("Next Gen NBN"), IDA has put in place a multi-layered industry structure, initially consisting of a network company, a number of operating companies and numerous retail service providers. View Guidelines for Service Provisioning over Next Gen NBN Network.

Telecom Competition Guidelines

These Guidelines set out the framework that IDA will use to determine whether a Licensee has contravened any of the prohibitions contained in Sections 8 and 9 of the Code.

Telecom Consolidation and Tender Offer Guidelines

Advisory guidelines governing consolidation review and tender offer process, under section 10 of the code of practice for competition in the provision of telecommunication services 2012

Reclassification and Exemption Guidelines

Reclassification and Exemption Guidelines for Exemption under Sub-sections 2.3 and 2.5 of the Code of Practice for Competition in the Provision of Telecommunication Services 2005.

Contract Period and Early Termination Charges Guidelines ^{Updated as of 21 Jan 11*}

These Guidelines explain how IDA will apply Sub-section 3.2.3 of the Telecom Competition Code 2010 (“Code”) to early termination charges (“ETCs”) that are tied to contract periods in relation to End User Service Agreements.

Fixed Number Portability Guidelines ^New

This document describes the technical approach for the deployment of fixed number portability (FNP) service by the facilities based operators offering fixed line level 6 voice service.