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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will open a “Long-Term Incremental Expense Model Research Society” to commence studies relating to a model applicable to the calculation of connection fees for fixed telephones, etc. in FY 2013 and beyond.
Purpose
The current long-term incremental expense model (*) is being applied as a model for the calculation of connection fees for fixed telephones, etc. during the two-year period from FY 2011 to FY 2012 based on an Information and Communications Council report on “the calculation of connection fees in FY 2011 and beyond, based on the long-term incremental expense model” (September 28, 2010). The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will open a Long-Term Incremental Expense Model Research Society (hereinafter, “Research Society”) and commence studies relating to a model applicable to the calculation of connection fees for fixed telephones, etc. in FY 2013 and beyond.
*The long-term incremental expense model calculates targeted network expenses based on expense when networks equip the same scale of throughput for their number of subscribers and volume of traffic as at present in new constructions using the cheapest and most efficient equipment and technologies available at present (forward-looking cost), rather than calculating the actual amount of expense arising (historical cost).
Items for consideration
(1) Review of the current long-term incremental expense model
(2) Other items
Schedule
Studies will commence on July 8 (Fri), 2011, with a report to be compiled in or around March 2012.
Points to remember
Any private information from businesses that is handled by the Research Society to be opened will be treated with confidentiality.
Related reports and documents
○ Report Publication and Result of Public Comments on the Report Proposal from the Study Group regarding the Long-Run Incremental Cost Model (March 23, 2010)
○ About the Calculation of Connection Fees in FY2011 and Beyond, Based on Long-Term Incremental Expense Model (Report from Information and Communications Council) (September 28, 2010)
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