December 8, 2006
Information and Communications Technology Sub-Council,
Information and Communications Council

Hearing to Be Held to Solicit Views of Stakeholders on Technical Requirements for Cable Television Systems

Since October 16, 2006, the Information and Communications Technology Sub-Council of the Information and Communications Council has been deliberating upon technical requirements for cable television systems. The Sub-Council will compile its opinion in February 2007.
To this end, Sub-Council will hold a hearing for soliciting views from stakeholders on cable television systems on January 30, 2007. Those wishing to state opinions thereon, please file the official application forms for participation with the Regional Broadcasting Division, the Information and Communications Policy Bureau, MIC.
Please be advised that Japanese is the official language at the hearing and all procedures will be conducted using the Japanese language.
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