"Local 5G" Application accepted from 24th December 17th 11:52
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that it will accept applications for use of radio waves from the 24th of this month for "Local 5G", which uses the next generation communication standard 5G in small areas. High-speed and large-capacity communication is expected to be used for manufacturing and disaster prevention.
“Local 5G” uses a 5G communication network in a limited area such as a building, and radio waves are allocated to companies, local governments, universities, and so on.
On this day, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that it will accept applications for using radio waves from the 24th of this month.
The 5G mobile phone companies will be starting their services in the spring of next year will take time until they are developed nationwide. The aim is to allocate radio waves separately and proceed to the local area as soon as possible. Allow installation in buildings or on site.
Realize a “smart factory” that uses multiple robots and cameras to improve production efficiency and detect anomalies with “local 5G”, and send high-precision images from cameras installed in rivers for disaster prevention, etc. Various applications are expected.
Mr. Takaichi said at the press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 17th, “I hope it will be used by companies and local governments that support the local society and economy, and lead to regional revitalization.”
If the examination by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications goes smoothly, “Local 5G” is expected to be put into practical use next February.