May 8, 2006
Information and Communications Technology Sub-Council
Broadband Wireless Access System Committee

Hearing to Be Held on Technical Requirements for Broadband Wireless Access Systems Using 2.5 GHzgigahertz Band

In response to an inquiry from MIC, the "Information and Communications Technology Sub-Council" of the "Information and Communications Council" since February 27, 2006, has been deliberating upon technical requirements for broadband wireless access systems using 2.5 GHzgigahertz band. It will compile its findings as a report by November 2006.
Thus, the Broadband Wireless Access System Committee under the Sub-Council will hold a hearing thereupon from stakeholders on June 5, 2006.
Those wishing to make a statement, please apply to attend the hearing in line with the following procedures:

1. Eligible stakeholders
Those who have knowledge and/or experiences on the "Technical Requirements for Broadband Wireless Access System" (regardless of nationality)

2. Method of making a statement
Any statement shall be made using the Japanese language at the hearing of the Broadband Wireless Access System Committee under the Sub-Council to be held on June 5, 2006.

3. Necessary procedures for making a statement
Those wishing to make a statement, please apply to attend the hearing using mail, facsimile or e-mail describing the name (or, in case of a juridical person or organization, the corporate [organization] name, name of representative, name and post of the person who will make a statement), occupation and a summary of statement by 18:00, May 26, 2006.
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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

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