Japan: Closed consultation on Partial Amendment of the Telecommunications Business Act Enforcement Regulations regarding connection fee calculation

On 24 September 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications closes a period for public feedback on the proposed Partial Amendment of the Telecommunications Business Act Enforcement Regulations. The Amendment would alter the fee calculation method for metal IP phones, wireless fixed phones, and Hikari (optical) phones. The implementation date is planned to be 1 January 2025. The Ministry previously consulted on the issue in September 2023.