July 26, 2007

Public Comment on Draft Report from Panel on Neutrality of Networks Released

The Panel on Neutrality of Networks (Chair: Prof. HAYASHI Toshihiko, the University of the Air) has compiled a draft report, on which MIC invited public comment over the period of June 22 to July 23, 2007. MIC consequently received the 34 comments released herein.

[Background]
MIC has held the meetings of the Panel on Neutrality of Networks since November 15, 2006, to discuss neutrality of networks, focusing on their fair use and fair sharing of their costs.
Over the period of June 22 to July 23, 2007, MIC invited public comment on the draft report compiled by the Panel, and received 34 comments.

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