Future-proof radio regulation for mobile equipment

Committee:
Telecommunications Equipment
status:
Progress
Published:
The EBC believes that Japanese radio regulation is not sufficiently flexible and, by stipulating technical requirements based on specific technology on each frequency band, risks delaying the launch of new wireless technologies.  It is worth pointing out that MIC has removed the requirement of periodical field inspections for 4G/5G mobile base stations. The EBC views this as a very positive step and fully supports the decision of MIC.

Recommendations

  • Japan should adopt future-proof radio regulation for mobile equipment so that emerging technologies can be swiftly deployed. It is worth studying the technology-neutral approach, especially for unlicensed bands such as 5GHz.