Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda has indicated that he will proceed with an overseas case study of the radio auction system as one of the methods for allocating frequencies for mobile phones, as the use of high-speed, large-capacity communication standard 5G is increasing. ..
The radio auction system is a system that allocates the highest amount of radio waves used in mobile phones to the business operator that offers the highest amount in competitive bidding.
It is implemented overseas, but it has not been introduced in Japan.
As the use of 5G is increasing, there are calls from the government's Regulatory Reform Promotion Council and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Expert Council to investigate overseas cases.
In response to this, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 10th, "The need for frequency use is increasing, and it is important to drastically review the allocation method. We would like to proceed and consider new allocations, including the radio auction system. "
Then, on the 1st of this month, he set up the "Mobile Frequency Allocation Reform Promotion Office" and expressed his intention to proceed with overseas case studies of the radio auction system.