Types and Terms of Telecommunication Service Operations Article 22 (new). Types of Telecommunication Service Operations There are four types of telecommunication service operations in Lao PDR: 1. Type I: network services and telecommunication services; 2. Type II: telecommunication services of those who do not have their own networks, internet services, internet domain names, internet connection and value–added services; 3. Type III: consulting services, installation, repair services; export, import, manufacturing and distribution of telecommunication equipment; 4. Type IV: installation of private telecommunication networks. Article 23 (new). Term of Each Type The term of each type of telecommunication service operations is: 1. 2. 3. 4. Type I is valid for 15 years; Type II is valid for 10 years; Type III is valid for 5 years; Type IV is valid for 3 years. The concessionaire of each type of operations shall pay annual license fee and may apply to extend the term of telecommunication service operations from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication six months before its expiry date. Chapter 2 Establishment of Telecommunication Enterprises Article 24 (amended). Application for the Establishment of a Telecommunication Enterprise Any domestic and foreign individual, legal entity or organization wishing to establish a telecommunication enterprise shall apply for establishment and registration to the concerned authority as set out in the Law on Investment Promotion, the Law on Enterprise, this Law and other relevant laws of Lao PDR. The telecommunication business operations that require authorization from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication are as follows: 1. network services and telecommunication services;