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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will hold a “Panel Discussion concerning Frequency Auctions,” chaired by State Secretary for Internal Affairs and Communications, in order to carry out studies relating to the introduction of frequency auctions in Japan.
1. Background and purpose
On December 14, 2010, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) decided on basic policy concerning the “Path of Light” concept, which has as its objective the realization of broadband use in all households by approximately the year 2015. Within this basic policy, it was put forth that “a study facility will urgently be established and discussions will move ahead concerning new wireless systems such as 4G mobile communications systems, as well as the introduction of auctions that are implemented in foreign countries.”
Based on this, a “Panel Discussion concerning Frequency Auctions” will be held regarding the introduction of frequency auctions in Japan, analysis of the current state of frequency auctions, and with the objective of studying challenges and specific policy when introducing frequency auctions.
2. Study contents
(1) Analysis of the current state of frequency auctions
(2) Challenges and specific policy when introducing frequency auctions
(3) Other items
3. Members
See enclosed documents.
4. Schedule
The first meeting will be held from 13:30 on March 2 (Wed), 2011 at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Deliberation Room (7th floor, Central Government Building No. 2), and a reported will be compiled around December 2011.
5. How to apply to attend
Persons who would like to attend the first meeting should refer to the attached document entitled “About applications for attendance” and must apply in advance no later than 12:00 on February 28 (Mon), 2011, via fax or e-mail directed to the contact address provided below. (Please understand that the situation of the venue dictates that the number of attendees accepted may be limited, as established in the enclosed documents.)
Related reports and announcements
- About Basic Policy concerning “Path of Light” Concept (December 14, 2010)
- Announcement regarding Timetable for Implementation of “Path of Light” Concept (December 24, 2010)
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For further information about this press release, please fill in the inquiry form and submit it to MIC on the website
http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/contact.html
International Policy Division,
Global ICT Strategy Bureau, MIC
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