The bill forbids telecommunication operators from charging receiving parties for incoming calls. However, the bill provides for three exceptions to the CPP principle. Receiving parties must pay for direct-dialed collect calls, collect calls made via telephone operators, and for roaming calls, which are made from a region other than the home region for their phone numbers.

According to the bill, telecommunications operators whose tariffs are subject to government regulation must also give their subscribers an option to repay access fees at least six months after installation with a maximum advance payment of 30%.

Currently, Russian mobile operators charge for most incoming fixed-to-mobile calls. However, some contracts with a minimum monthly fee allow for free fixed-to-mobile calls.

Source: Prime-Tass report - WDR/Intelecon Regulatory News