September 14, 2021 Public Appeal for Proposals for Input Values of Long-run Incremental Cost Models Used for Calculation of FY2022 Interconnection Charges

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will make a public appeal for a wide range of proposals from Wednesday, September 15 through Thursday, October 14, 2021. The proposals expected are for the input values of long-run incremental cost models used to calculate the fiscal 2022 interconnection charges and an appropriate amount to be compensated concerning fiscal 2021 universal services (hereafter referred to as the fiscal 2022 interconnection charges etc.).

1. Outline of public appeal for proposals

MIC reviews the input values of long-run incremental cost models used to calculate the interconnection charges and the amount to be compensated for universal services when calculating connection charges every fiscal year and uses the latest data as much as possible.
Accordingly, MIC has decided to make this appeal for a wide range of proposals for input values used for calculating the fiscal 2022 interconnection charges etc.

2. Guidelines on public appeal for proposals

1. Subject

Input values of the 8th long-run incremental cost model (PSTN-LRIC models) and the 9th long-run incremental cost model (IP-LRIC models) (When submitting a proposal, please also submit the source data for the proposed values.)

2. Submission period

No later than Thursday, October 14, 2021 (Submission of proposals by postal mail must also arrive no later than the deadline date).

3．Future plans

The proposed input values will be reviewed by a Study Group on Long-run Incremental Cost Model. The input values will be reflected in long-run incremental cost models used for calculating the fiscal 2022 interconnection charges, etc.