Dependence on telecommunications regulation, spectrum allocation and regulatory changes
First written in FY2019. 1 of 6 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2020-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
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- FY2026-H1Newly discloses the competitive bidding system for high-frequency bands introduced by amendments to the Radio Act.Annual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, the Radio Act was amended, resulting in the important changes described below.」
Regarding dependence on telecommunications regulation and spectrum allocation, newly discloses regulatory changes for specified high-frequency radio stations, including requirements concerning security deposits, competitive bidding, payment of winning bids, deadlines for opening stations and revocation of certification. - FY2024Newly discloses designation as a critical infrastructure operator under the Economic Security Promotion Act.Annual report
「Pursuant to the Act on the Promotion of Ensuring National Security through Integrated Economic Measures (the Economic Security Promotion Act), on 16 November 2023 we and LINE Yahoo㈱ were designated as specified social infrastructure operators (critical infrastructure operators) in the telecommunications business. The regulatory framework began applying on 17 May 2024.」
Regarding dependence on telecommunications regulation and regulatory changes, additionally discloses the risks of responding to government reviews and administrative measures following the designation of the company and LINE Yahoo as critical infrastructure operators. - FY2023-Q3Newly discloses amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act and Radio Act.Annual report
「During the nine-month period ended 31 December 2019, the Telecommunications Business Act and Radio Act were amended, resulting in the important changes described below.」
Regarding dependence on telecommunications regulation and spectrum allocation, newly discloses amendments during the cumulative period to the Telecommunications Business Act and Radio Act, together with changes concerning user protection and spectrum reorganisation. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The group's mobile communications business receives radio frequency allocations from government agencies and is therefore susceptible to direct and indirect influence from government policy.」
Continues to identify dependence on the Telecommunications Business Act, Radio Act, spectrum allocation and regulatory changes as risks. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended 30 September 2019, the relevant law was amended, resulting in important changes centred on the establishment of Article 27-3 of the law, as described below. The amendments took effect on 1 October 2019.」
Article 27-3 of the Telecommunications Business Act was newly established, and regulatory changes prohibiting conditions that unduly provide benefits when selling devices or obstruct contract cancellations took effect on 1 October 2019. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「The group's mobile communications business receives radio frequency allocations from government agencies and is therefore susceptible to direct and indirect influence from government policy.」
Identifies as risks the licences and approvals required under the Telecommunications Business Act, Radio Act and other laws, spectrum allocation, and restrictions on the business arising from the future introduction or amendment of unfavourable regulations.