Public Comment on Draft Ordinance Amendments for Mobile-Network Fixed Telephony as a Universal Service
電気通信事業法施行規則等の一部を改正する省令案等（モバイル網固定電話のユニバーサルサービス化に関する規定の整備）に対する意見募集
Published: 2026-06-18 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Data / Privacy / AI · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-07-17 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-06-18
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AI summary
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Summary
This is a public comment opportunity on a draft ministerial ordinance proposing amendments to the Enforcement Regulations of the Telecommunications Business Act and related rules, concerning provisions for treating mobile-network fixed telephone service as a universal service. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-06-18 with a comment deadline of 2026-07-17 23:59. The handling authority is noted as the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Telecommunications Business Department, Telecommunications Bureau).
Business Impact
Telecommunications providers and related parties may be affected by changes to universal service obligations for fixed telephone service delivered over mobile networks, and could consider whether to submit comments during the consultation period.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese source on e-Gov to verify the scope, content, and submission deadline of this draft before taking any action.