October 13, 2006

Disclosure of "Guidelines Concerning Competition Review in the Telecommunications Business Field 2006 ~ 2008"; and Public Comments to Be Invited on "(Draft) Detailed Items for Implementation of Competition Review in the Telecommunications Business Field 2006"

With respect to the "(draft) Guidelines Concerning Competition Review in the Telecommunications Business Field 2006 ~ 2008" (announced on August 25, 2006), MIC has decided the Guidelines after the public comment procedures.
In line with the Guidelines, MIC developed the "(Draft) Detailed Items for Implementation of Competition Review in the Telecommunications Business Field 2006." Thus, MIC invites public comments thereon during the period from October 13 through November 9, 2006.
The Guidelines and the "(Draft) Detailed Items for Implementation of Competition Review in the Telecommunications Business Field 2006" are available (Japanese-language version) at the following websites:
http://www.soumu.go.jp/
http://www.e-gov.go.jp

Prior to the decision of the Guidelines, MIC invited public comments on the draft Guidelines during the period from August 25 through September 22, 2006. During said period, MIC received seven comments. Those comments and MIC's opinions thereto are available (Japanese-language version) at the following websites:
http://www.soumu.go.jp/
http://www.e-gov.go.jp
As regards the draft Detailed Items for Implementation, MIC will hold an explanatory meeting for stakeholders, including telecommunications carriers, on November 16, 2006.
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