Proposals for realization of a free, fair and transparent information and telecommunications market

--Aiming for structural reform and economic rejuvenation--

Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organizations)
April 21, 1998

Table of Contents

(Summary)

(Purpose of Study)

1. Shape of Desirable Information and Telecommunications Market

   1. Realization of numerous highly convenient information and telecommunication services
   2. Framework of a free, fair and transparent information and telecommunications market

2. Aiming for a Free, Fair and Transparent Information and Telecommunications Market

   1. Basic view
      1. General remarks
      2. User Needs
      3. Issues for the Realizing Free and Fair Competition
      4. Securing Transparency Regarding Policies and Thorough Explanation Responsibility
      5. Responding to Globalization and Major Global Competition
   2. Policies to rejuvenate the market
      1. Policies to promote competition in regional communication markets
      2. Easing regulations on Type-I and Type-II businesses
      3. Reevaluation of agreement regulations
      4. Considerations relating to universal service
   3. Reevaluation of the framework of Telecommunications Business Laws
      1. Fundamental approach
      2. New Framework

3. Synergy of telecommunications and broadcasting

   1. Basic view
   2. A desirable systematic framework relating to synergy of telecommunications and broadcasting
      1. Concerning basis of regulations in broadcasting
      2. Concerning basic framework

(Conclusion)

(Reference)

Points in the results of the February 1998 "Questionnaire Survey on Telecommunication Services"