Since online events may cause the amount of Internet communication to increase sharply, slowing down the communication speed and making it difficult to connect, a new mechanism that allows businesses to share the date and time in advance so that the events do not concentrate. Will be introduced.
The amount of Internet communication in Japan has increased by about 60% compared to before the spread of the new coronavirus infection due to the spread of telework, etc., and when online events etc. overlap, the communication speed slows down or it becomes difficult to connect. There is a fear.
To avoid this situation, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has decided to establish a new system this year.
We ask businesses to share the dates and times of events that are expected to see a rapid increase in traffic, such as live performances of popular artists and game distribution, and call attention to prevent the events from concentrating at the same time.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is aiming to introduce a system that predicts an increase in communication volume in advance based on postings on SNS etc. within the next fiscal year, and hopes to secure an appropriate communication environment. ..