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Council response on draft ordinance amendments for a new telecommunications universal service system

電気通信事業法施行規則等の一部を改正する省令案等 (新たなユニバーサルサービス制度に係る規定の整備) に対する情報通信行政・郵政行政審議会からの答申

Published: 2026-10-29 · Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Data / Privacy / AI · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-30

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AI summary

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Summary

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced on 2026-10-29 a response from the Information and Communications Administration and Postal Administration Council concerning draft ministerial ordinance amendments. The proposals would amend the Regulations for Enforcement of the Telecommunications Business Act and related instruments to establish provisions for a new universal service system.

Business Impact

Telecommunications operators may be affected by the proposed provisions for the new universal service system, but the title does not specify which operators or obligations are covered.

Recommended Action

Review of the official announcement and accompanying drafts could clarify the council's conclusions, the operators covered, and the proposed changes to universal service provisions.