Current Status and Issues Concerning Information ...

Mainly Based on Radio Policy Vision Council’s Final Report

March 4, 2015

Satoshi Murakami Director of the Certification Promotion Office,

Radio Department Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

Current Status and Issues Concerning

Information Communication Area

1. The Radio Policy Vision Council’s Final Report

2. Current Trends Associated with Technical Standards and Certification Systems Under the Radio Law

(1) Review of the Certification of Conformance to

Technical Standard (Giteki) marks

(2) Registered repairer system associated with mobile terminals

Topic

1. The Radio Policy Vision Council’s Final Report

Kaoru Arakawa Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences, Meiji Univ.

Kazuo Ohki Director, Communications and Information Network Association of Japan

Kazuko Ohtani General Manager, Legal Dept., The Japan Research Institute, Ltd.

Shoko Kiyohara Associate Professor, School of Information and Communication, Meiji Univ.

Noriko Kondo Secretary general, Senior ICT

Waichi Sekiguchi Editorial Writer, Nikkei Newspaper, a senior staff writer for Nikkei Newspaper

<Chairperson> Kazuteru Kagaya Professor, Faculty of Law, Dokkyo University

Shuji Nakamura General manager of ICT Policy Research Division, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

Kasunori Nemoto Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Keidanren (From June 3*)

eputy airperson>Takeshi Hattori

Guest professor, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sophia University

Shuya Hayashi Professor, School of Law, Nagoya University

Hiroshi Fujiwara President, Representative Director, Internet Research Institute, Inc.

Hitoshi Mitomo Professor, Graduate school of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda Univ.

Hiroyuki Morikawa Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Tokyo Univ.

Sawawaki Yamada Fulltime Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Nomura Research Institute

Naohiro Yoshikawa Partner, A.T. Kearney

Radio Policy Vision Council’s Review System

Meetings

(1) New style of radio use (2) Measures to establish and realize new objectives to implement the new radio use (3) Industries to support the radio use

• With rising expectations and as needs grow to enhance wireless communication, the following three topics are main focus for discussion in order to (i) review policies to resolve strained radio conditions, and (ii) realize and maintain the status as the world’s most advanced wireless (mobile) nation:

• Held as a council meeting sponsored by the Senior Vice-Minister/Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

*Japanese syllabary order: Honorific titles are omitted Members 1st (Jan. 31, 2014)： Exchange of ideas among members 2nd (Feb. 17)： Presentation (future radio use) 《 Collecting suggestions for discussion topics (Feb. 5-March 4)》 3rd (Mar.25)：Report on suggestion collection results (mobile communication, etc.) 4th (Apr. 4)：Discussion (images, wireless LAN, etc.) 5th (Apr. 18)：Discussion (experts, manufacturers, etc.) 6th (Apr. 25)：Discussion (manufacturers, personnel training, etc.) 7th (May 16)：Main points of interim compilation (draft) 8th (May 30)：Interim compilation (draft) 《Collection of suggestions for the main points to be included in the interim compilation (draft) (June 10-30) 》 9th (July 11)： Interim compilation 10th (Aug. 25)：Discussion (related industries, personnel training, etc.) 11th (Sept. 8)：Discussion （ mobile communication ・ broadcasting, etc.) 12th (Oct. 6)：Main points included in final compilation (draft), Discussion (experts) 13th (Nov. 10)： Final compilation (draft) 《 Collection of suggestions for the main points to be included in the final compilation (Nov. 21-Dec. 5)》 14th (Dec. 22)： Final compilation (final report)

Operation, discussion topics, etc.

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*Satoshi Mukuta Senior Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Keidanren (Until June 2)

1. Current status of radio use 2. Future of radio use in Japan 3. Major mobile communication systems after 2020

Radio Policy Vision Council – Structure of final report

1. New style of radio use

2. Establishment of new objectives and measures for the realization of new radio use

1. New frequency allocations 2. Promotion of effective radio use 3. Direction of future mobile communication frequency allocation 4. Other measures to facilitate effective radio use

3. Industries that support radio use

1. Current trends and outlook for radio use and related industries 2. Training of personnel who support radio use

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5 Chapter 1. New style of radio use 1. Current of status of radio use (1)

(1) Increase in the number of wireless stations and expansion of radio use The number of radio stations in Japan established with wireless station licenses exceeds 164 million* In addition, a large number of registered radio stations and license-free stations (wireless LAN, specified low-

power radio stations, radio stations emitting extremely weak wireless waves, etc.) have been established, expanding various forms of radio use

(* Cell phones as of end September 2014 - 148.26 million; sales achieved by mobile network operators in FY2013 - approx. 15.5 trillion yen.)


(2) Increase in the number of ultra-high-speed broadband service subscribers Among ultra-high-speed broadband service subscribers, 66.51 million people signed up for mobile

devices (as of the end of September 2014) and the number has increased approximately 1.7-fold in one year.

It exceeded the number of fixed-type ultra-high-speed broadband service subscribers in 2013. Radio use is extremely important to realize the broadband environment in Japan.

• FTTH (optical fiber) exceeded the number of DSL subscribers in June 2008. Currently, it accounts for approximately two-thirds of the entire fixed-type broadband.

Fixed type • The number of 3.9 generation cell phone (LTE) access

service subscribers increased by 1.8 times compared to the previous year.

Mobile type

Number of subscribers (Unit: 10,000)

Number of subscribers (Unit: 10,000) 3.9 generation cell

phone (LTE)

FTTH exceeded DSL (June 2008)

Increased by about 1.8 times in one year

5.97 million

56.17 million

4.07 million 0.01 million

*For CATV access services, the aggregation methods was changed at some providers starting at the end of March, 2010. *FWA: Fixed Wireless Access *DSL: Digital Subscriber Line As of the end of September 2014

*BWA: Broadband Wireless Access As of the end of September 2014

2009

3.9 generation cell phone (LTE)

10.34 million

2010 2011 2012 2014 2015

26.00 million Optical fiber


(3) Increase in mobile communication data traffic The number of smart phone subscribers reached 62.48 million people as of the end of September

2014 (approx. 6.5-fold increase in the past three years) The average monthly traffic for mobile communication (per second) reached 783.9 Gbps, a

more than five-fold increase in the past three years due to an increase in the number of people who use smart phones

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(4) Offload to wireless LAN – coordination between wired and wireless The use of wireless LAN expanded as the offload target for mobile communication services

provided by mobile communication companies (offloading a considerable percentage to the traffic)

Increase in wireless LAN access points for offloading

(5) Need to discuss mid- to long-term plans based on global trends It is necessary to further promote efficient radio use of Japan’s limited resources in order to achieve

the Radio Law’s objectives of “improving public welfare by securing the fair and efficient use of radio frequencies”

It is necessary to strive to improve convenience, invigorate socio-economic activities, and reinforce international competitiveness by discussing policies based on mid- to long-term perspectives as radio use progresses and advances

Approx.

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As of end-June, 2012 As of end-Mar., 2014 As of end-Mar., 2014 As of end-Mar., 2014 As of end-May, 2014 As of end-Mar., 2014

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9 Chapter 1. New style of radio use

2. Future of radio use in Japan (1)

Comfortable society

Sustainable society

Reinforcement of industrial

competitiveness

Comfortable and safe road traffic

system

(1) Qualitative and quantitative expansion of mobile communication

○Realize communication speed equivalent to that of optical fiber through fourth/fifth generation mobile communication systems (4G/5G)

○Promote the widespread use of different types of devices including wearables

(2) Expansion of communication between equipment without human intervention (M2M, IoT)

○ Society where everything can be connected wirelessly (IoE) ○Expand radio use in various areas (Smart grid, smart city, smart house, etc.)

(3) Promotion of the use of high definition images and integration with communication services

○Promote the viewing of 4K on the go using tablets, etc. ○Blending of real space and virtual space; augmented reality; sharing of bodily sensation

(4) Safety and peace of mind by utilizing wireless communication systems

○Address issues related to the deterioration and maintenance of social infrastructure using M2M ○Support safe driving and driverless vehicles via the next-generation ITS○Monitor and respond to disasters by utilizing quasi-zenith and G space

(5) Realization of effective measures in public areas

○Secure utilities, means of broadcasting/communication in the event of a disaster ○ Promote the joint use of frequencies to realize effective measures

(6) Promotion of forms of radio use apart from communication

○Utilize radar, positioning systems and sensors ○Promote the widespread use of wireless electric power transmission systems

(New forms of radio use) (Specific forms of radio use)

Safe and secure society

Increase the distribution of various services and content with mobile broadband through a range of communication

devices (including smart phones, tablets, wearables, etc.). Grow and spread various services and businesses using the radio frequencies.

Industries will be made more efficient through more active use of G space, M2M, IoT, sensor network, etc., and utilization of radio will expand to a range of areas including medical services and the environment.

Continuously realize the world’s highest level of radio use as the basis for all industries and people’s lives.

(1) Radio use after 2020

1) Making the wireless network faster and larger ・The introduction of4G is expected to begin in 2015, and 5G will be introduced around 2020.

It is necessary to introduce technologies with higher utilization efficiency and to secure the required frequency bands while promoting international cooperation



(2) Wireless system expected to be realized after 2020

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2G (digitalized)

W-CDMA 384Kbps

CDMA2000 1x EV-DO 2.4Mbps

HSDPA HSUPA

14.4Mbps

E-mail

Still image (camera)

Browser

Video

3G (IMT-2000)

3.5G

LTE 100Mbps

LTE-Advanced

3.9G

1Gbps 4G

Communication speed will increase about 10,000-fold over 30 years

(年)

Capacity increased with the introduction of OFDMA and MIMO

10G 5G

Capacity increase by switching from TDMA to CDMA

(2) Expansion of M2M that connects all “things” wirelessly The use of the M2M system and wireless sensor network will dramatically increase. With

the diversity of applications expanding, data content providers, originators and creators of applications will enjoy tremendous growth.

Since a high level of reliability and security are required for automatic operation, appropriate systems must be implemented.



■ Frequencies available for M2M, loT

(3) Implementation of super HD television broadcast It will be vital to be able to use frequencies effectively by developing compressed transmission technology,

based on the advancement of transmission technology for super HD television broadcasting and to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics and other factors.

Users will create and share 4K videos and the radio use will increase to provide realism and inspiration.

(4) Making networks more diverse with more layers to secure safety and peace of mind Radio communication systems need to be established that will not be interrupted even during disasters, by

making communication methods more diverse and with more layers. It will be necessary to secure the frequency bands required for each operation by taking the characteristics of each radio system into consideration.

It will be important to establish the world’s most advanced disaster prevention system by utilizing G space information via quasi-zenith satellites, etc.

The establishment of joint-use disaster prevention radio communication network will be promoted through the introduction of the LTE system (to secure a means of communication during a disaster by establishing operational radio that can also be used at ordinary times).

It is advisable to start in-depth discussions among related parties concerning the expansion of radio use in public areas for public broadband mobile communication systems.

(5) Promotion of radio use for purposes other than communications including wireless electric power transmission Technological standards will be created and measures will be implement to ensure compliance with the standards

so that any leakage radio waves from systems will not pose a safety hazard and effects on other radio equipment and people will be minimized.

Technology development and international standardization will be promoted through cooperation among corporations, universities and governments to implemented wireless power supply systems for automobiles. Research and development will be encouraged to validate and implement those systems during the Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics, etc.

It will be important to consider new international allocation of the ISM frequency band, assuming a higher-output wireless electric power transmission system will be necessary for large electric cars, etc.



International standardization

2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021年

International response/standardization

2013

R&DPromotion system

・Add frequencies for 4G・Discuss frequencies for 5G

Identify frequency bands for 5G

Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics

Implem

ent 5G first in the

world

●ITU-R recommendations IMT.VISION●ITU-R reports IMT.FUTURE TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

●ITU 5G Workshop

World Cup RugbyAssociation of Radio Industries and Businesses「2020 and Beyond Adhoc」

Examine requirements/service images Interface proposal/evaluation

Examine frequency bands for 5G through R&D

(Reference)The fourth generation mobile communication system

Establish international standards(IMT-Advanced)

Examine common requirements,establish technological

standardsAllocate

frequenciesEstablish

base stations

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Set strategic directions for R&D, standardization, international cooperation, dissemination/educati

Implement Expand areas gradually

Activities by the Fifth Generation Mobile Communications Promotion Forum

R&D for 5G-related technologies in cooperation with industries, universities and governments

5G standardization

activities

World Radio Communication

Conference）(WRC-15)

International Telecommunication Union

(ITU)World Radio

CommunicationConference (WRC-12)

World Radio Communication Conference（WRC-19）

Radio-communication Assembly（RA-12）

Establish a system, allocate frequencies, set up base stations, etc.

With international cooperation, examine frequency bands for 5G to prepare for the World

Radio Communication Conference

Established on 9/30

◆ 5G roadmap toward 2020

○ Strong pressure on the government to create 5G roadmap ○ It is imperative to utilize the Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics as a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the implementation of 5G in 2020 ⇒ It is important to promote research & development and the utilization of 5G MF by sharing a clear roadmap among companies, universities and governments


3. Major mobile communication systems after 2020 (1)

(4) Wireless LAN ○ There is a concern that congestion of wireless LAN due to traffic offloading will be a more

serious problem in public spaces and large-scale residential complexes as the mobile communication system becomes more sophisticated

○ It is necessary to implement measures to increase the number of frequency bands as wireless LAN use increases, in addition to examining technologies and operational procedures to make it easier for wireless LAN to be used in conjunction with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics

○ Specifically, it is necessary to examine: (i) Outdoor use of 5.2 – 5.3 GHz (setting a limit on the number of stations that can use these

frequencies) (ii) Possibility of additional allocation of 5.4 and 5.8 GHz (verify if it is possible to use them with

other systems) (iii) Possibility of using the white space spectrum, etc.


3. Major mobile communication systems after 2020 (2)

Amateur radio

5.5GHz 5.4GHz 5.8GHz 5.7GHz

Various forms of radar (ships, aircraft)

5.6GHz

5.875GHz

5.65GHz

5.85GHz

5.77GHz

For industry/science/ medical (SM)

DSRC

5.9GHz

5.725GHz

5.47GHz

FPU

5.925GHz 5.35GHz

Mobile satellite feeder link

5.3GHz 5.2GHz

Domestic use

Weather radar

5.2 / 5.3GHz wireless LAN (indoor only)

5.3725GHz

5.25GHz

5.15GHz 5.25GHz

5.15GHz

5.6GHz wireless LAN (indoor/outdoor)

5.35GHz

Status of 5 GHz frequency band’s use

15 Chapter 2. Establishment of new objectives and measures for the realization of new radio

use 1. New frequency allocations (1)

(1) Policy formulation based on the scarcity and importance of radio waves Radio waves are limited and are a scarce public resource ⇒ It is necessary to examine policies from both user and industry competitiveness perspectives including systems

It is important on a mid- to long-term basis to examine situations in relation to international trends by considering what constitutes optimal radio usage that goes beyond conventional applications such as communications, broadcasting, positioning and radar

Association with competition policies should be considered carefully when allocating frequencies to cell phone service providers

The current comparative judging system for allocating frequencies is highly regarded as a well-balanced system since it promotes early introduction of new technologies and early assignment of areas in sound competitions among service providers, resulting in the rapid and efficient reorganization of frequencies

⇒ It is necessary to continuously examine more effective ways of encouraging efficient use and reorganization of frequencies as frequency scarcity and socially responsible radio use are expected to become more pressing issues going forward

⇒ It is necessary to review fully the implementation of existing measures and try to improve them, including measures to promote the termination in 700/900 MHz

It is important to consider user perspectives in radio policies since radio waves are indispensable to all members of the public

⇒ ◆ Fully examine how to eliminate dead band areas and how to promote MVNO when allocating frequencies to cell phone service providers ◆ Expand license-free stations and registered stations (creating technological standards, securing frequencies, etc.) ◆ Fully review guidelines on the protection of human health ◆ Improve user literacy concerning radio use, electromagnetic waves, information security, etc.

(3) Measures toward 2020 To further advance wireless broadband and support the development of radio-related industries, examine how the network should respond to the increase in data traffic generated by determining bandwidth requirements taking the following fully into consideration ⇒ 1) Adoption of efficient communication methods 2) Expansion of communication capabilities by creating smaller zones 3) Expansion of the number of allocated frequency bands ⇒ When expanding the number of allocated frequency bands, it is necessary to secure sufficient communication capability taking the following into consideration: - Emergence of content with higher resolution - Making new services such as M2M widely available - Traffic increase during Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics * Examine frequency bands for wireless LAN to offload smart phones, etc.

Review target values in “Frequency Reorganization Action Plan to Implement Wireless Broadband” established in 2010 based on the above conditions

⇒ Set new objectives to allocate frequencies for mobile communication systems including wireless LAN



Expected future trends in mobile communication traffic

<Estimation method> Traffic is estimated based on actual values (current mobile communication traffic in Japan) as follows: *1: Cisco estimate’s CAGR is applied *2: Multiplying factors in ITU estimate (see 2 slides before this one: maximum scenario) are applied *3: Following the ITU-R method (2 slides before this one), estimates are made in quadratic function’s approximation

Scenario to double the traffic every year Projection based on Cisco estimates (Asia/Pacific region)*1 Projection based on Cisco estimates (global)*1 Projection based on ITU estimates*2 Projection based on the regression equation*3

The vertical axis shows a logarithm

Opinions/references are expressed in the “1000 times” scenario as estimate/target values in the council (including public comments)

The vertical axis shows a logarithm

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○ Less than 6GHz: Promote the common use of frequencies with public operational systems, and aim at securing a total bandwidth of about 2700 MHz including wireless LAN by 2020

○ 6GHz or above: Promote R&D and international standardization of technologies to be used for a total bandwidth of about 23GHz in 8.4 – 80 GHz

Review targets to secure frequencies for mobile communication systems 6GHz or above

Current situation

・ Usage results ・ No target to secure

Promote R&D for the following frequency band (total: about 23 GHz width) toward 2020 8.4/14/28/40/48/70/80GHz band

Clarify candidates for additional frequency bands

Cell phones, etc.* Bandwidth of

610MHz

Cell phones, etc. Bandwidth of about

2000MHz

At present

2020

Less than 6GHz

* Includes PHS and BWA in addition to cell phones ** Excludes indoor-only frequencies *** “Action Plan to Implement Wireless Broadband” (November 2010)

New target: a bandwidth of approximately 2700MHz (including wireless LAN)

Wireless LAN About 350MHz width

Current target***

New target

Wireless LAN** Bandwidth of

about 350MHz

Cell phones, etc Bandwidth of about

2000MHz

Cell phone, wireless LAN, etc.

New addition Bandwidth of about 350MHz

1.7/2.3/2.6GHz band 5.3/5.4/5.8GHz band

2.4GHz band 5.6GHz band

700/800/900MHz band 1.5/1.7/2/2.5GHz band

1.7/3.5/4/5GHz band

○ To thoroughly and effectively utilize radio waves, implement frequency allocation based on (1) “group characteristics” judged according to corporate behavior, (2) thorough evaluation of the problem of “frequency scarcity,” (3) coordination of competitive policies, and (4) promotion of effective use of frequencies by service providers

Grouping mobile communication service providers

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Communications 32.26

%

Wireless City

Planning

Y!mobile

Mobile-Tech (intermediate

holding company)

BB Mobile (intermediate

holding company)

SoftBank Mobile

33.33%

33.29%

100%

100%

E-Access and Willcom merged in June 1, 2014

SoftBbank group

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NTT group

■: Cell phone service providers ■: Others ■: Broadband wireless access (BWA) service providers

(%: ratio of voting rights)

KDDI group

100%

SoftBank (holding

company)

→ Consider capital ties, decision making and transaction relationships in addition to voting rights

○ Individual service providers are not allowed to simultaneously apply for frequency allocation if certain conditions that define them as a group apply

(1) Dealing with “group characteristics”(securing diversity in allocation)

(2) Evaluation of frequency scarcity ○ Consider the number of frequencies held and the number of contracts within the same group when evaluating frequency scarcity based on the assessment criteria when several applications are submitted frequencies 〇When allocating frequencies, consider giving priority to those with fewer frequencies

○Develop policies that are coordinated and consistent with competitive policies

(3) Coordination with competitive policies

i) Make it possible to introduce the latest communication methods and promote the business development of local BWA service providers → The system created by introducing the latest communication methods last October

ii) Based on the effects of i) above, review the current allocations in areas where local frequencies are not used and consider creating a national band after taking any necessary transitional measures, if the development by local BWA service providers do not advance and local frequencies can be provided through MVNO, etc. by national service providers

*These new criteria were suggested in the Council’s intermediate report summary and were reflected in the procedures for the allocation of 3.5GHz band implemented last year

(4) Effective use of local frequencies (local BWA*) * Local broadband wireless access system with the aim of “contributing to the promotion of

regional public welfare”

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radio use 3. Direction of future frequency allocation for mobile communications

Giving a higher priority to scarcity was considered during the assessment for existing service providers (3GHz or less)

*These new criteria were suggested in the Council’s intermediate report summary and were reflected in the procedures for the allocation of 3.5GHz band implemented last year

(1) License system, technical standard/certification systems Collect and examine feedback from the industry (including extracting issues) so that

procedures related to radio station licenses and technical standards conformity certification may be more smoothly performed based on actual conditions

(2) Monitoring the radio equipment market and managing low-power radio equipment Effectiveness of recommendation/announcement system for non-conforming

equipment has not improved due to miniaturization of radio equipment and diversification of distribution channels

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radio use 4. Other measures to ensure the effective use of radio waves (1)

○ Results of wireless equipment trial purchase in 2013 ・Trial purchase equipment: 100 types ・Equipment that does not conform to low-power criteria: 84 types

FM transmitters (46 types) Wireless cameras (16 types) Cell phone suppression device (7 types) Wireless microphones (7 types) Transceivers (3 types) Wireless speakers (3 types) Baby monitors (2 types)

Jamming and interference of important radio communications may substantially affect peoples’ lives and property ⇒ Consider reinforcing systems to deal with manufacturing/selling non-

conforming equipment that can cause jamming and interference

(3) Measures to deal with the increase in foreign tourists Facilitate the use of wireless devices (cell phones and wireless LAN [Wi-Fi]

devices) brought into Japan by foreign tourists for short periods, keeping in mind the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics and helping Japan to become a tourist destination ⇒ As for cell phones (when used in Japan by replacing their SIM cards with

those issued in Japan) and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) devices that foreign tourists bring into Japan, consider establishing a system where they can be used in Japan for short periods if certain requirements are met even if it cannot be verified beforehand that they satisfy our technical standards

(4) Activities concerning radio wave safety It is important to maintain an environment where people can use radio waves safely

without anxiety as opportunities to use radio waves increase ⇒ As radio use further expands and its applications become increasingly diverse,

continuously and steadily promote measures concerning radio wave safety including guidelines on how to prevent harmful effects on the human body

20 Chapter 2. Establishment of new objectives and measures for the realization of new radio use 4. Other measures to ensure the effective use of radio waves (2)

2. Current trends associated with technical standards and certification systems under the Radio Law

(1) Review of the Certification of Conformance to Technical Standard (Giteki) marks

Outline of review of rules on Giteki mark’s transfer and size (1)

・ As technologies develop, more wireless equipment is modularized. Many products are manufactured and sold with certain wireless equipment certified as conforming to technical standards.

・ In traditional systems, Giteki marks can be applied directly to certain modularized wireless equipment; however, manufacturers of products into which these modules are incorporated cannot apply the Giteki marks to their products. Therefore, users cannot verify labels.

Background

(Reference: Review Meeting on the Promotion of the Effective Use of Radio Waves) At the Review Meeting on the Promotion of the Effective Use of Radio Waves convened by the Senior Vice Minister of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (April through December 2012), it was pointed out that there was a need to create an environment where users can use without anxiety products that have built-in wireless devices for which conformity to the technical standards has been verified

= Partially revised rules on certain wireless equipment’s conformity with technical standards =

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Article 38-7, Radio Law (Mark) 1. The registered certification body shall, upon giving the certification of conformity

with technical regulations pertaining to its registration, attach the mark indicating the certification of conformity with technical regulations to the specified radio equipment, as provided by Ordinance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

2.A person who engages in the business of dealing in products in which

wireless equipment with the conformity mark is embedded may apply the same mark attached to such equipment to said products, as provided by Ordinance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. A person who engages in the business of dealing in products in which wireless equipment with the conformity mark is embedded may apply the same mark attached to such equipment to said products, as provided by Ordinance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

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Radio Law, amended (proclaimed on April 23, 2014, enforced on September 1, 2014)

Outline of review of rules on Giteki mark’s transfer and size (2)


*The following is stipulated in the ordinance concerning Giteki (enforced on September 1, 2014 ○ Choose one of the following methods to display marks on products in which wireless equipment with the conformance mark is embedded:

(1) Verify labels attached to wireless equipment with the conformance mark embedded in products, and display them in a conspicuous place on said products.

(2) Verify marks attached to wireless equipment with the conformance mark embedded in products, and electronically display them on products into which such wireless equipment has been embedded. In this case, it must be noted in the user manuals that marks are electronically displayed and how specifically they are to be displayed

○ Visually inspect and verify marks attached to wireless equipment with the conformance mark embedded in products

Background to the rules on the transfer of Giteki marks

24 Outline of review of rules on Giteki mark’s transfer and size (3) = Partially revised rules on certain wireless equipment’s conformity with technical standards

=

[Previous ordinance (outline)] ○ Display in a conspicuous place on certain wireless equipment that received certification, etc. ○ 5 mm or larger in diameter ○ 3 mm or larger in diameter for wireless equipment with a capacity of 100 cc or less

[Previous notification (outline)] ○ As for certain wireless equipment implanted or temporarily retained in living bodies (specific low-power wireless stations), display marks in the user manuals and in a conspicuous place on packages or containers

Outline of review of rules on the size of Giteki marks

[Amended ordinance (outline)] ○ Display in a conspicuous place on certain wireless equipment that received certification, etc. ○ 3 mm or larger in diameter ○ As for certain wireless equipment implanted or temporarily retained in living bodies and certain wireless equipment where sufficient space may not be secured to attach labels of 3 mm or larger in diameter, display labels in the user manuals and in a conspicuous place on packages or containers

25 Outline of review of rules on Giteki mark’s transfer and size (4)


Previous display mode

Although Giteki marks are displayed on wireless modules incorporated into products, they cannot be seen on the exterior of products Users cannot verify the marks

Giteki marks displayed on wireless modules incorporated into products may be also displayed on the outside of products Users can verify the marks and use products without anxiety

Ｒ ○○○－１２３４５６

New display mode Ｒ ○○○－１２３４５６

Ｒ ○○○－１２３４５６

May be transferred to the bottom

26 Outline of review of rules on Giteki mark’s transfer and size (5) = Partially revised rules on certain wireless equipment’s conformity with technical standards

=

2. Current trends associated with technical standards and certification systems under the Radio Law

(1) 技適マーク表示の見直し

(2) Registered repairer system associated with mobile terminals

Registered repairer system associated with mobile terminals (outline) (1)

Outline

When repairing cell phone terminals at present, it is common to ask manufacturers to undertake this task. However, as the use of smart phones quickly spread, more third party repairers (not manufacturers) have become involved in repairing and replacing cell phones.

With respect to these parties performing repairs, some issues have been pointed out such as: (1) it is not clear whether work performed by repairers is considered to be construction work for changing radio equipment; (2) wireless equipment repaired by third parties are brought into manufacturers; and (3) users cannot determine if the repairers reliable.

Therefore, it is necessary to make it possible for repairers whose repair methods are appropriate and who can verify that repaired wireless equipment conforms to technical standards to register with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications. It should be clarified that repairs performed by these repairers are not considered to be construction work for changing radio equipment and the entities who actually performed repairs should be clarified.

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When manufacturers with construction design certification repair wireless equipment related to construction designs, they are subject to certain requirements such as matching the applicable wireless equipment to the construction designs and performing inspections, etc.

When manufacturers perform repairs, conformance to technical standards is maintained during the repair process based on this requirement.

Main rules governing certified dealers

• Maintenance of examination records

• Improvement orders • Demand for reports, on-site

inspections, submission of specified radio equipment

• Prohibition of affixing marks

It is possible to perform repairs. Main rules governing these repairers

• When work for changing radio equipment is performed that affects radio properties, Giteki marks must be removed* (with penalties).

Registered repairers

Repairs and verification must be performed in accordance with registered methods. In such cases, Giteki marks may be redisplayed and it must be displayed that repairs were performed.

Main rules governing registered repairers • Requirement to only use registered repair

methods • Requirement to retain examination records • Requirement to display that repairs were

performed • Improvement orders • Demand for reports, on-site inspections,

submission of specified radio equipment • Cancellation of registration

New addition

*If wireless equipment from which Giteki marks are removed is used without specified procedures, it is considered an illegal opening of wireless stations (with penalties).

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Repairers with no contracts with manufacturers

Manufacturers (with construction design

certification, etc.)

Registered repairer system associated with mobile terminals (outline) (2)

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Thank you for your attention

●MIC Website http://www.soumu.go.jp/english/index.html

●MIC Radio Use Website http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/index.htm ●Radio Station Equipment Regulations Certification System http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/equ/index.htm ●Questions [email protected]

http://www.soumu.go.jp/english/index.html

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http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/index.htm

http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/index.htm

http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/equ/index.htm

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