In order to deepen understanding of information regarding the improvement of universal service for each item which Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. executed in 2011, commissioners of Telecommunications Universal Service Fund and a project team, on July 9 and 10, examined the quality of universal service in Hualien County. The result can serve as a reference for commissioners of the fund to inspect the application of subsidy for universal service in 2011 and as a reference to approve subsidies.

　　The examination of quality of telecommunications universal service included pay phone service and local telephone service in uneconomic regions and access service for data communications.

　　In addition to the dial-up test for local telephones and pay phones in uneconomic regions, Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. also examined the quality of access service for data communications in Chongde Elementary School and Sanchan Community Association. Commissioners of the fund, members of the project team and representatives from Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd., Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd., Asia Pacific Telecom Co., Ltd. and Vibo Telecom Inc either witnessed or conducted the tests.

　　NCC, on July 9, held a seminar on universal service for communications in Sioulin Township Office. Representatives from Hualien County government and township office, township representatives, village heads, local elders and school representatives were invited to attend to hear advice from and exchange ideas with the attendees, which can be a reference for NCC to monitor service providers upgrade service quality in remote townships.