January 16, 2004

Ministry of Public Management,
Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications



MPHPT compiles measures by telecommunications business operators in anticipation of ensuring communications during disasters



The MPHPT announced in July 2003 the report from the Study Group for Ensuring Important Telecommunications in the Telecommunications Business. Along with suggesting measures for ensuring important communications, it has also taken into consideration the earthquake in May 2003 off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, and has compiled tasks that need to be addresses promptly.

Having received this report, telecommunications business operators have, either individually or in cooperation with one another, moved to introduce appropriate measures. The MPHPT has compiled the status of the measures that have been taken to date by telecommunications business operators.

For details refer to the Japanese web site
http://www.soumu.go.jp/s-news/2004/040116_1.html

For further information about this press release, please contact:

International Policy Division, International Affairs Department
Telecommunications Bureau
Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications
Tel: (03) 5253-5920 Fax: (03) 5253-5924

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