March 1, 2004

Telecommunications Business Department,
Telecommunications Council


MPHPT announces situation regarding settling of disputes by Telecommunications Business Dispute Settlement Commission



The Telecommunications Business Dispute Settlement Commission has announced the situation regarding the settling of disputes.

During the period from February 1 until February 29, 2004, the commission made one report to the MPHPT Minister. This matter was concerning the order to KDDI to improve business practices. The inquiry was received on January 29 and the commission submitted its report on February 4.

The MPHPT Minister, after receiving this report, issued an order to KDDI on February 5 to improve its business practices.

For details refer to the Japanese web site
http://www.soumu.go.jp/s-news/2004/040301_2.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

Or visit
http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/contact.html to fill in the inquiry form.