Next Generation and New Values ICT Policies and Practice in Japan

Akira TERASAKIVice Minister for Policy Coordination

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, JAPAN

1 Japan’s initiatives in ICT

2 Initiatives to promote next-generation technology

2.1 Initiatives in the mobile phone sector

3 International contributions using ICT

Initiatives in the global environment and climate change

2.2 Initiatives in Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems

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National target: Steps taken in Japan on ICT Strategies

2001 2003 2004 2005 2006

e-Japan Priority Policy Program(March 2001)

e-Japan Strategy u-Japan policy of MIC

e-Japan Priority Policy Program - 2002

(June 2002)

e-Japan Priority Policy Program

- 2003(August 2003)

e-Japan Priority Policy Program -

2004(June 2004)

Realizing a U

biquitous N

etwork Society

e-Japan Strategy(January 2001)

e-Japan Strategy Ⅱ(July 2003)

e-Japan Strategy II Acceleration

Package (February 2004)

IT Policy package(February 2005)

New IT Reform Strategy

(January 2006)

◆IT Basic Law◆Establishment of IT Strategy Headquarters

(Director General: Prime Minister)

u-Japan Promotion Program ２００６（September 2006）

Realization of a self-sustaining ICT Society

New IT Reform StrategyPolicy package(April 2007)

2007

Priority Policy Program -

2007（July 2007）

Priority Policy Program -

2006（July 2006）

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Results of e-Japan Strategy

◆ Trends in broadband usage charges and contracts

Infrastructure

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

Mar 2001 Mar 2006

7,800yen

2,600yen

Approx. 22 million contracts

(円)

Approx.0.9millioncontracts

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Mar 2001 Mar 2006

◆ Rate of HP publishing in public schools

Life・Human Resources

Approx. 30%

Approx. 76%Approx. 2.5 times

◆Percentage of national procedures that can be performed by electronic application and notification

e-Government

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Mar 2001 Mar 2006

1%

96%

0%

10%

20%

30%

Mar 2001 Mar 2006

◆ Internet trading rate on the stock markete-Commerce

※Buy/sell price total base

Approx. 6%

Approx. 32%

Usage Charge: Approx.1/3

Subscribers： Approx.26 times

Approx. 5.4 times

(Trends in monthly usage charges for DSL)

1 Japan’s initiatives in ICT

2 Initiatives to promote next-generation technology

2.1 Initiatives in the mobile phone sector

3 International contributions using ICT

Initiatives in the global environment and climate change

2.2 Initiatives in Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems

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Traffic Trends in Mobile Phone Data Communications

• Example of NTT DoCoMoStudy Group for Wireless Broadband Promotion Final Report (2005 Dec.)

• Peak mobile phone traffic volumes (2009 and beyond are estimated values)

1,000

0

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

ＰＤＣ – packet per person per day (Monthly average)

Packets per person per day

2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8

1999 Feb. iMode begins

2001 Oct. FOMA service

begins

ＦＯＭＡ – packet per person per day(Monthly average)

June 2004Fixed-rate

service begins

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

0

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

900,000

1,000,000

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

音声

データ

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

ERL (voice) Gbps (data)

Data communications traffic is expected to quadruple between 2007 and 2010.(Voice traffic is expected to increase by 20% over the same period. )

VoiceData

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3G Mobile Communications System Evolution Roadmap

2000 2010

2G3G

W-CDMACDMA2000

Voice Internet

3.5G

HSPAEV-DO

Advancement of services ex. Music, Game, etc.

3.9G

～several kbps ～384kbps ～14Mbps Over 100Mbps 1Gbps

UMB(Ultra Mobile Broadband)

LTE(Long Term Evolution)

※Realization of High-speedData Transmission and Low-latency and Fulfillment ofUnconstrained Wireless Access

4G（IMT-Advanced）

Mobile 100MbpsNomadic 1Gbps

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Generation Shift of the Mobile Phone Networks

2G

3G

(1) Around 2001 (Introduction of the 3G)

2G

3G 3.5G

(2)Around 2008 (Today: Expansion of the 3.5 G)

3.5G3G

3.9G

2G

(3) Around 2010 (Introduction of the 3.9G)

3.5G3.9G

4G

(4) 2010s (Introduction of the 4G)

- Assuming that the 4G network will be built efficiently by exploiting the 3.9 G facilities

3.9G4G

(5) 2020s (Spread of the 4G)

(Assimilation of the 3G)

Shifting to IP-based networks

Addition of equipment

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3.9G Global Mobile Communications

SystemGlobalization・ International interoperability・ Smooth migration to the 4G mobile

communications system・ System has a low environmental footprint

Cutting-edge Wireless Access・High-speed, high-volume access・Reduced delay・High relay quality・Improved cell throughput・Scalable frequency bandwidth

Flexible Network・All IP・Open network/open interface for inter-system seamless

integration・Create a cross-device environment compatible with many

devices・Network architecture simplification/flat network architecture

Effective Use of Frequency・ Optimize frequency usage rate (bps/Hz)・ Increased effectiveness of frequency use

through promotion of MVNO, which promises a wide range of new services

User Friendliness・ A variety of devices with advanced features to service a wide range

of users—from the everyday user to the advanced user・ Establish the necessary QoS in communications speed, security,

and other areas・ An open system that is also safe and secure・ Interoperability in content and services・ Low bit-price through reduction of equipment and operation costs

Promising Features of the 3.9G Global Mobile Communication System

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1 Japan’s initiatives in ICT

2 Initiatives to promote next-generation technology

2.1 Initiatives in the mobile phone sector

3 International contributions using ICT

Initiatives in the global environment and climate change

2.2 Initiatives in Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems

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Main Usage Scenarios for Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems

《Urban areas》Area configuration for mobile phones

(transmission range of 1–1.5 km)

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Internet

Base station

Relay station (terminal base station/ base station

Laptop, PDA etc.

Mobile usageNationwide deployment by telecoms with a focus on urban areas. Services that support medium-speed movement are also provided.

Stationary usageIn areas with poor reception, relatively long-range relay links and subscriber lines are provided, which make use of high-gain antennas.

Relay link (10 km)

Base station range(4 km)

Terminal station

The Broadband Mobile Wireless Access System Business Domain

Broadband Mobile Wireless Access

Mobile phones

• Emphasis on data communications speeds

• Low-cost wireless broadband connection offered for a variety of devices

• Horizontal business model

• Emphasis on compactness alight weight

Service characteristics• Data specialization• All-IP networks

• Speech-centric• Line-switching networks

Device characteristics

Maximum communications

speed

Reception range

3G mobile phones(HSPA)

3.6 Mbps(14.4 Mbps)

2–3 km

Current wireless LANs 54 Mbps 100 m

WiMAX Order of 20 Mbps Several km

XGP(eXtended Global Platform)

Order of 20 Mbps Several km

(Reference) Speed comparison for major wireless communications services

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• Video-compatibinterfaces, etc.

• Emphasis on quality of voice communications

• Limited by type of data communications device and charge rates

• Vertical integration business model

Features of the XGP*(eXtended Global Platform)

・Devices based on OFDMA technology that were introduced in WiMAX and LTE can be used for XGP system with only minor design or software changes.

・The size of a microcell in rural areas can be as large (several km of radius) as other OFDMA systems.

・In urban areas, it is possible to reduce cell size, which results in greater capacity.

・With the adoption of autonomous control, it is easy to build a wireless network both in rural and urban areas.

・The convenience of autonomous control will be exploited in network maintenance and cell design phase.

・It is possible to construct and operate a wireless network without requiring in-depth knowledge of frequency operations (Optimum frequencies are automatically selected).

1. Cost

2. Cell Structure

3. Autonomous Control

1212*Also known as the next-generation PHS

1 Japan’s initiatives in ICT

2 Initiatives to promote next-generation technology

2.1 Initiatives in the mobile phone sector

3 International contributions using ICT

Initiatives in the global environment and climate change

2.2 Initiatives in Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems

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Outline of Research Seminar on ICT Policy for Combating Global Warming

Helping to combat global warming by promoting more widespread use of ICT

Improved efficiency in energy usage Reductions and efficiency in manufacturing and consumption

Reduced movement of goods and people Environmental measurement and forecasting

・ ITS (ETC, VICS, central control of traffic signals)・ BEMS (Business Energy Management Systems)・ HEMS (Home Energy Management Systems)

・ Supply chain management・ Electronic publishing and delivery・ Paperless offices

・ LIDAR for measuring CO2 levels・ Sensor networks・ Global simulators

・ Online shopping, on-line transactions・ Telecommuting, teleconferencing・ Distribution of music, movies, and software・ Online application procedures (Online tax

filing, Online prescriptions)

○ In order to reduce CO2 emissions, it will be necessary to reduce the production of CO2 in the ICT industry itself.

○ With widespread use of ICT it will be possible to help to reduce CO2 emissions, by drastically improving efficiency in manufacturing, consumption, and business, by substituting transportation needs and by alleviating traffic congestion.

○ It is possible to conduct environmental measurement and forecasting using ICT.

Widespread use of ICT

General household

Shops and offices

Manufacturing, distribution, and transportation

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Total CO2 Emissions of the ＩＣＴ Sector, and CO2 ReductionsPe

rcen

tage

of J

apan

’s C

O2

emis

sion

s fo

r 199

0

30 million tons

68 million tons

Bottom line:38 million tons (3.0%) of CO2

emissions reduced

2.3％

5.4％

2.2％ 2.4％

4.8％

2.6％

CO2 emissions (broadcasting and info-communications)CO2 reductions

FY2006 FY2012FY2010

ITU Symposia on ICTs and Climate Change1 Objective

To raise awareness regarding the importance of using ICT to respond to and to reduce the effects of climate change, and to discuss future standardization activities at ITU.

2 Kyoto SymposiumDate: April 15 and 16, 2008Location: Kyoto International Conference CenterSponsor: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, International Telecommunications Union (ITU)Chairman: Takashi Hanazawa, Director of Research and

Development Planning Department, NTTChairman’s report・Making devices energy-efficient and use of ICTs in responding to climate change・To this end, establishing international standards for evaluating the amount of CO2 emissions reductions using ICT

3 London SymposiumDate: June 17 and 18, 2008Location: British Telecom Headquarters (London, England)Sponsor: ITU and BTChairman: Mr. Walker, British Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory ReformChairman’s report・ Direction of activities: Energy efficiency of ICT and use of ICT to improve efficiency in other sectors, changing business/consumer behavior・ Early implementation of international standards concerning ICT and climate change

・Established a Focus Group in the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) (July 2008) and began the study.

・The Focus Group will study reduction of CO2 emissions by ICT.

4 Future plans

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