“State of Systems, etc. relating to Telecommunications Numbers for Expansion of Number of Telephone Numbers for Mobile Telephones”

1. Background, etc.

　On May 25, 2011, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) submitted an inquiry to the Information and Communications Council concerning “the state of systems, etc. relating to telecommunications numbers for expansion of the number of telephone numbers for mobile telephones.”This reply is based on subsequent study and deliberation atTelecommunications Business Policy Committeeand Telecommunications Number Policy Subcommittee, together with results from the public appeal for opinions held by the Council from December 23, 2011 to January 23, 2012.

2. Schedule

Based on this reply, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will take the necessary measures, including revising the relevant laws and ordinances, etc.

Related reports and documents

Inquiry Submitted to Information and Communications Council regarding “State of Systems, etc. relating to Telecommunications Numbers for Expansion of Number of Telephone Numbers for Mobile Telephones” (May 25, 2011)
“State of Systems, etc. relating to Telecommunications Numbers for Expansion of Number of Telephone Numbers for Mobile Telephones” - Appeal for Opinions on Draft Report (December 22, 2011)
“State of Systems, etc. relating to Telecommunications Numbers for Expansion of Number of Telephone Numbers for Mobile Telephones” - Results from Appeal for Opinions on Draft Report (January 27, 2012)