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PROJECT NAME:

National Broadband Networks/Testbeds in Japan

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND CURRENT LOCATION:

The Communications Research Laboratory, MPT, Japan

PROJECT COORDINATOR:

Noboru Yoshida, Director Technology Development Division, Communications Policy Bureau Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications

  MAILING ADDRESS:  1-3-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-91
  PHONE/FAX: +81-3-5512-7331 / +81-3-3504-4071
  E-MAIL: n-yosida@mpt.go.jp

BRIEF OVERALL PROJECT SUMMARY:

The project aims at facilitating the testing of the interoperable capabilities between the various high-speed networks. To proceed with the project, the MPT will facilitate the establishment of national broadband networks / testbeds, aiming at interconnectivity and interoperability with broadband testbeds of other countries. The MPT will set up appropriate facilities in the Communications Research Laboratory (CRL) of MPT.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

Facilitating the testing of the interoperable capabilities between the various high-speed networks.

EXPECTED/ACTUAL RESULTS:

The project will stimulate the rapid evolution of high speed, multi-protocol, multi-service networks. Industry will benefit from a broadening of the international cooperation, widening of the knowledge base of those involved and reduction in the cost of the development cycle.

TARGET GROUPS:

PARTNERS/ACTORS IN THE PROJECT

Telecommunications carriers play important roles for the provision of testbeds themselves. Equipment vendors / multimedia service providers will also participate in the project, aiming at developing new products and multimedia applications.

USE OF INFORMATION/TELEMATIC TECHNOLOGIES:

The project will demonstrate the following technologies:

- Interconnectivity / interoperability of ATM networks
- Interconnectivity / interoperability of high-speed satellite links
- High definition video transmission, etc.

BENEFITS TO THE INFORMATION SOCIETY:

The project is a necessity to ensure a stable environment for the development and testing of various applications which will become an integral part of the Information Society.

EXPECTED COST:

NA