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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), JAPAN Recent Regulatory and Policy Developments, Japan 10 May, 2010 Shoji MIHARA Director, Multilateral Economic Affairs Office International Economic Affairs Divisions Global ICT Strategy Bureau Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan 1
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), JAPAN
Recent Regulatory and Policy Developments, Japan
10 May, 2010
Shoji MIHARA
Director, Multilateral Economic Affairs OfficeInternational Economic Affairs Divisions
Global ICT Strategy BureauMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan
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MIC
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), JAPAN
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Broadband Service Subscribers in Japan
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4.11 mil
(Unit: 10 thousands contracts)
Note: Reported numbers compiled by MIC in accordance with the provisions of the Rules for Reporting on Telecommunications Business.(Numbers compiled before the end of December 2009 were reported voluntarily by carriers)
DSLDSL
Cable InternetCable Internet
Optical Fibers (FTTH)Optical Fibers (FTTH)
FTTH exceeded DSL
（ June 2008 ）
Start WiMAX service Now, services are providing all over the Japan.
Start WiMAX service Now, services are providing all over the Japan.
11.18 mil
17.2mil
Feb. 2009
MIC
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), JAPAN
“Hello, …”
“Hello, …”
Future Application in the Mobile Terminals
InformationWeather forecast
Photo/Video mail
TV
GameVideo telephony
Credit paymentElectronic money
Music download
Navigation system
3D Communicatio
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Online 3D Game
DVD Download
Live HDTV
Mobile Medical
Care
2G 3G 3.5G 3.5G upgraded 3.9G 4G
Telephone (Voice) Data communication(Internet access)
Real-time / HD Image Transmission(HD Video)
Image transmission(Camera phone)
～ kbps ～ 384kbps ～ 14Mbps ～ 42Mbps ～ 100Mbps ～1Gbps
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MIC
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), JAPAN
Operator UQ Communications Inc. Willcom Inc.
Adopted System Mobile WiMAX XGP
Number of BSs/ Area cover ratio(by March 2013)
About 19,000 base stations93 ％ area coverage(1,161 cities)
About 20,000 base stations92 ％ area coverage(846 cities)
Capital Investment
(by March 2013)132.3billion yen 111.3billion yen
Subscribers(by March 2013) 5 million 2.40million
Service Outline
Pilot Launch from February 2009
Commercial Service from July 2009 - Maximum 40Mbps Download - Maximum 10Mbps Upload
Field Trial from April 2009
Commercial Service from October 2009 - Maximum 20Mbps Download - Maximum 20Mbps Upload
Mobile WiMAX & XGP Service in Japan
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MIC
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), JAPAN
(1)10MHz
(2)10MHz
1844.9 1854.9 1859.91475.9 1485.9 1495.9 1510.9 （ MHz ） （ MHz ）
1.5 GHz band 1.7 GHz band
Use restriction*
*Unavailable in some areas including Tokyo, Tokai, Kinki areas, until the end of March 2014, when its use for digital MCA expires.
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(3)15MHz
(4)10MHz
Assign 10 MHz or 15 MHz to up to 4 entities for prospective entrants or existing operators.
Achieve 50% or higher population coverage within 5 years in 11 districts for 3.9G and 3.5G upgraded-system. (using newly assigned frequency bands as well as already-assigned frequency bands).
Allow the use of the frequency bands for 3G or 3.5G to flexibly respond in various ways to 3.9G deployment.
Outline of the 3.9G license Policy
IMT-2000
License for 3.9G (Assigned on 10 June 2009) 1.5 GHz band 1.7 GHz band
1475.9 1485.9 1495.9 1510.9
（↑） （ 1427.9 ） （ 1437.9 ） （ 1447.9 ） （ 1462.9 ）
（ MHz ）
Use restriction*
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10MHz（↓）
10MHz （↓）
15MHz （↓） 10MHz （↓）
1844.9 1854.9 1859.9
（↑） （ 1769.9 ） （ 1779.9 ）
（ MHz ）
Japan will start LTE (3.9G/Super 3G) service on this December
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Four existing operators applied for license
Start this winter!!
ICT Network
Contents
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TV / Images MusicRadioVoice
telephoneWeb
Information
Change in Network by Telecom & Broadcast Convergence
Vertical
Broadcasting
Cable Television
Satellite Broadcasting
Terrestrial Broadcasting
＜ Convergence ＞
Wireless
Fixed
Horizontal
Wired Communications Wireless Communications
Transmission infrastructure
Satellite6
Telecommunications
New Converged Services
(1) IP multicast service
(2) Digital signage
Nighttime: Data transmission Daytime: Broadcast
1) Data transmission during nighttime hours
Telecom
2) Data accumulation
3) Data update of Digital signage
Bus Train
Bus Company A
Data for Bus Company A
Television Service
Broadcast
Data for Railway Company B
・・・
Railway Company B
ＳＴＢＯＮＵ
収容局
Head end IP Multicast Network
Splitter
Local officeLocal office Local officeBroadcast server
Router
Subscriber
OLT
ＳＴＢＯＮＵ
OpticalFiber
Router Router Router
Local office
Broadcast Station
(image)
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Broadcast Act
Current Legal Structure
Telecommunications Broadcasting
Radio Act
Wire Telecommunications Act
Act Concerning Broadcasting of Telecom
munication Services
Cable Television Broadcast Act
Broadcast Act
Act to Regulate the Operation of the Cable
Sound Broadcasting Service
New Legal Structure
Telecommunications Business Act
New Legal Structure towards Convergence
Act Concerning Wire Broadcasting Telephone Business
Telecommunications Business Act
Wire Telecommunications Act (wired)
Radio Act (wireless)
Outline of Amendment - (1) Broadcast Act
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OutlineOutline
Current laws
A broadcast operator cannot choose its own operating structure. (ex. A terrestrial broadcaster should own its broadcast stations.)
Current laws
Cable television operator must receive permission from MIC.
Current laws
MIC can establish ownership limitations into broadcasters in MIC ordinance.
(1)Expansion of Management Choice
(2)Rationalizing broadcast regulations
(3)Clarifying ownership limitations of broadcasters
After revision
A broadcast operator can choose its own operating structure.
After revision
Cable television operator must register with MIC.
After revision
MIC can establish ownership limitations into broadcasters in MIC ordinance, within the range from minimum 10% to maximum 33%.
(2) Radio Act
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OutlineOutline
Current laws
Broadcast operators cannot provide telecommunication services through their broadcast stations, and telecommunications carriers cannot provide broadcast services through their radio stations.
Current laws
Antenna power of a license-free radio station must be under 0.01 watts.
After revision
Companies can provide both telecommunications services and broadcasting services under a single license.
After revision
The limit of antenna power of a license-free radio station will be 1watt.
(1)Flexible Use of Radio Frequency
(2) Promotion of the Prompt Introduction of New Services and New Products
(3) Others
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OutlineOutline
Current laws
Telecommunications carriers can apply the dispute resolution to Telecommunications Dispute Settlement Commission (TDSC), and content providers cannot apply the dispute resolution.
Current laws
Telecommunications carriers should explain terms and conditions of their services, but broadcasters are not obliged to explain their terms and conditions under any laws.
After revision
Both content providers and telecommunications carriers can apply the dispute resolution to TDSC.
After revision
Broadcasters that provide paid services must explain terms and conditions of those services just as is already obligating telecommunications carriers.
(1)Expansion of Dispute Settlement Function
(2) Consumer Protection
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), JAPAN
Shoji MIHARA([email protected])
Thank You!
