February 24, 2009
Telecommunications Business Sub-Council
Telecommunications and Postal Services Council

Public Comment Invited on Draft MIC Ordinance to Partially
Amend the Regulations for Enforcement of the
Telecommunications Business Law

The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications today consulted the Telecommunications and Postal Services Council (Chair: TAKAHASHI Atsushi, Chairman of the Board, The Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.) on a draft MIC ordinance to partially amend the Regulations for Enforcement of the Telecommunications Business Law.

The Council now invites public comment on the draft MIC ordinance until Friday, March 27, 2009.

Details of the amendment
Currently, telecommunications carriers and such are required to explain terms and conditions for their services when they conclude new contracts for telecommunications services. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications intends to review the telecommunications services on which carriers must provide explanation, as well as the matters to be covered in their explanation.

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