a/ Internet access service means a service that provides Internet users with access to the
Internet;
b/ Internet connection service means a service that allows Internet access service
providers and telecommunications application service providers to connect with one
another to convey Internet load.
3. Internet exchange point means a system of telecommunications devices set up by an
organization or enterprise to provide the Internet connection service.
4. Internet service provider means a telecommunications enterprise that provides Internet
services defined in Clause 2 of this Article.
5. Internet agent means an organization or individual that provides the Internet access
service for users under Internet agent contracts with an Internet access service provider to
enjoy commission, or resell the Internet access service to enjoy price differences.
6. Public Internet access points include:
a/ Locations that an Internet agent has the lawful right to use for service provision;
b/ Public Internet access points of an enterprise under the direct management of member
units or individuals who represent an Internet service provider where the Internet access
service is provided to Internet users;
c/ Public Internet access points in hotels, restaurants, airports, harbors, bus stations,
coffee shops and other public places, which organizations and individuals have the lawful
right to use for providing Internet access services to Internet users.
7. Internet user means an organization or individual that enters into a service contract
with an Internet access service provider or a public Internet access point for use of
applications and services on the Internet.
8. Internet resources include the names and numbers under the management of Vietnam,
including:
a/ The country domain name “.vn” and other domain names related to Vietnam’s national
interests; Internet addresses, network codes, names and other numbers that are allocated
by international organizations to Vietnam via Vietnam Internet Network Information
Center (VNNIC);