Question 4/I - Telegram service
(revised and continuation of Question 4/I, 1985-1988)

Considering

(a) that, in the previous study period detailed proposals were developed
for significant changes to the operational procedures for the telegram
service, with a view to simplifying those procedures and to minimizing
costs, but that final agreement could not be reached on all of those
proposals;

(b) that it does not appear appropriate to introduce major changes at
this stage in the life of the telegram service;

(c) that the telemessage service may be offered as an alternative to the
traditional telegram service,

a continuation of the study on maintenance of the operating principles
for the telegram service may be required, for which the following
specific points could be addressed:

1. Quality of Service considerations, particularly regarding the time
between acceptance and delivery (see Note 1);

2. possible minor amendments to the provisions.

Note 1 - Cooperation with Study Group III is needed on any operational
or Quality of Service aspects affecting charging, accounting or refunds
in the international telegram service.

Note 2 - Collaboration with the study of the radiotelegram service
(Question 8/I) may also be required.