March 15, 2023 Acceptance of License Applications for Basic Satellite Broadcasting on Right-Handed Circular Polarization Channels in the Broadcasting Satellite Services Band and Briefing for Prospective Applicants

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will accept license applications for basic satellite broadcasting on right-handed circular polarization channels in the Broadcasting Satellite Services band (ultra-high definition television broadcasting (4K broadcasts only)) from Wednesday, March 22 through Wednesday, May 31, 2023. MIC will also hold a briefing for prospective applicants on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

1. Acceptance of license applications for basic satellite broadcasting on right-handed circular polarization channels in the Broadcasting Satellite Services band

1. Acceptance period

From 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22 through 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
(Applications submitted by postal mail must also arrive no later than the deadline)

2. Type of basic broadcasting

Ultra-high definition television broadcasting (4K broadcasts only)

3. Target frequencies

Frequencies in the Broadcasting Satellite Services band (limited to radio wave frequency bandwidths on right-handed circular polarization channels) expected to become frequencies not used for basic satellite broadcasting (envisaged as sufficient for three broadcast programs of ultra-high definition television broadcasting (4K broadcasts only))

4. Broadcast coverage area

Nationwide

5. Address for submissions

Kasumigaseki 2-1-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8926
Satellite and Regional Broadcasting Division, Information and Communications Bureau, MIC

6. Licensing application manual and application form

The Manual for License Applications for Basic Satellite Broadcasting Concerning Ultra-High Definition Television Broadcasting [2023 Revised Edition] and application form will be posted on the MIC website on the date on which acceptance of applications begins.

2. Briefing for prospective applicants

1. Date and time

2:30 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (planned)

2. Event format

Online via the Webex web conferencing system

3. Target participants

Prospective applicants for a license for basic satellite broadcasting in the current licensing round

4. Main content

Licensing system, license application procedures, schedule, etc.

5. How to apply to participate

Please apply by e-mail to the following address by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023. Please mark the subject line of your e-mail "Application to participate in briefing ([Name of your company/organization], [No. of people wishing to participate])" and provide your name, details of your company/organization including your department, and your e-mail address and telephone number in the body of your e-mail.
E-mail address: eichika-public/atmark/soumu.go.jp
(@ is expressed as "/atmark/" to prevent spam e-mail.
When sending an e-mail, please change "/atmark/" to @. Information about how to participate in the briefing will be sent separately by e-mail to applicants.

3. Future plans

Once the deadline for basic satellite broadcasting license applications has passed, MIC will conduct a screening process and submit an inquiry to the Radio Regulatory Council, and expects to issue licenses in the summer of 2023 or thereabouts.

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