January 27, 2026 Revisions to the Guideline on Application of the Telecommunications Business Act and Radio Act related to MVNO

　In response to the partial revisions to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Telecommunications Business Act (Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications Ordinance No. 25 of 1985) and Other Rules, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has revised the Guidelines on Application of the Telecommunications Business Act and Radio Act related to MVNO (established in June 2002), and will make the revised guideline publicly available.

Note: The published materials are in Japanese only.

1. Overview

　In order to promote further competition in the mobile communications sector, to realize user benefits through the provision of more diverse and affordable services, and to ensure the fair and efficient use of radio waves, from the perspective of encouraging the entry of MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) that provide a variety of services using the wireless networks of mobile network operators (MNOs), the MIC has established the Guidelines on Application of the Telecommunications Business Act and Radio Act related to MVNO (hereinafter referred to as the “MVNO Guideline”).

　In response to the partial revisions to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Telecommunications Business Act, the MIC recently revised the MVNO Guideline.

2. Published information

• - MVNO Guideline (established in June 2002)

3. Upcoming schedule

　The revised guideline will come into force today, January 27, 2026.