August 30, 2024 Publication of “Strategy for Realizing Next-Generation Information and Communication Infrastructure to Support AI Society - Beyond 5G Promotion Strategy 2.0 -”

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) today published the “Strategy for Realizing Next-Generation Information and Communication Infrastructure to Support AI Society - Beyond 5G Promotion Strategy 2.0 -” based on the “Approach to Information and Communication Technology Strategy for Beyond 5G”(Advisory Council No. 27, September 30, 2021) Final Report (June 18, 2024) (Chairman: ENDO Nobuhiro, Special Advisor to NEC Corporation) of the Information and Communications Council.

 Since the MIC published the “Beyond 5G Promotion Strategy - Roadmap to 6G” in June 2020 to realize Beyond 5G, the next-generation information and communication infrastructure, initiatives by the public and private sectors have been progressing in Japan, and the country is now transitioning to a phase with more focus on social implementation and overseas expansion.
 In addition, regarding Beyond 5G, the need to ensure Japan’s international competitiveness is becoming increasingly important as various international efforts in R&D and international standardization expand. Therefore, new environmental changes, such as the explosive spread of AI, must also be considered. Based on the trends inside and outside Japan, the Information and Communications Council compiled the “Approach to Information and Communication Technology Strategy for Beyond 5G” final report in June 2024.
 Based on the final report and other relevant policy trends of the MIC and related ministries and agencies, the MIC has established the basic strategy for promoting various policies toward 2030, when Beyond 5G is expected to be realized as the next-generation information and communications infrastructure supporting AI society, and has published the “Strategy for Realizing Next-Generation Information and Communication Infrastructure to Support AI Society - Beyond 5G Promotion Strategy 2.0 -” summarizing specific initiatives that will be undertaken in the future, along with an outline.
 In the future, the MIC will promote this strategy in cooperation with the related ministries.