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Transition in the Number of Japan s Broadband Subscribers Number of Telecommunication Service Users Number of Broadband Service Users Unit: 10 thousand Fixed Communications (telephony) Mobile Communications (telephony) Broadband service IP Telephony As of Sep. 2007 13,483,359 13,483,359 CATV 3,748,618 FTTH 10,518,659 10,518,659 12,451 3,748,618 12,451 1
Japanese Broadband Service in Global Comparison Broadband prices (100kbit/s) (US dollar) Speed of DSL Mbit/s 2
National target : Steps taken in Japan on ICT Strategies e-japan Strategy January 2001 e-japan Strategy July 2003 e-japan Strategy II Acceleration Package February 2004 IT Policy ypackage February 2005 New IT Reform Strategy January 2006 New IT Reform Strategy Policy package April 2007 IT Basic Law Establishment of IT Strategy Headquarters Director General: Prime Minister e-japan Priority Policy Program 2001 e-japan Priority Policy Program - 2002 2002 e-japan Priority Policy Program - 2003 2003 e-japan Strategy e-japan Priority Policy Program - 2004 2004 Priority Policy Program - 2006 July 2006 Priority Policy Program - 2007 u-japan Promotion Program September 2006 Realizin ng a Ubiquit ous Network Society u-japan policy of MIC Realization of a self-sustaining ICT Society 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 3
Concept of u-japan Policy Ubiquitous Connects everyone and everything Universal User-friendly fi Unique Be something special User-oriented From the user s point of view 4
Summary of u-japan Policy Japan will lead the world in 2010 as the world s cutting-edge g ICT nation target By the year 2010, 100% of the population to have high-speed h or ultra-high-speed Internet access By the year 2010, 80% of the population to appreciate the role of ICT in resolving social problems By the year 2010, 80% of the population to feel comfortable with ICT 1.Development of ubiquitous networks Preparation of an environment having seamless access to wire and wireless networks Preparation of broadband infrastructures on a nationwide basis 2.Upgrading the usage of ICT Promotion of content creation, distribution and use Promotion of introduction of universal designs 3.Improvement of the environment for the usage of ICT Promotion of 21 strategies for ICT s Safety and Security Formulation of the "Charter for Ubiquitous Network Societies" 4.International strategy: Promotion of policies not only for domestic society but also for international markets and networks 5.Technology strategy: To strategically promote R&D and standardization in priority areas, and to strengthen international competitiveness through innovations Present Status Regional divide id exists when about About one third of users feel 45% of ICT users value ICT 10% of municipalities don t have insecure when using the as useful for problem solution. access to broadband. Internet. 5
Relevant governmental policies with u-japan u-japan Policy Dec. 2004, MIC Realize ubiquitous society where anyone or anything, anyone can connect with the network. anywhere at anytime. Overcome social problems including low birth rate and aging society through ICT = Problem solving type of utilization and application of ICT IT New Reform Strategy Jan. 2006, by IT Strategic HQ Realization of society with access to the benefits of IT, by anyone, anywhere and at anytime. Council for Science and Technology Policy Science and Technology Basic Plan Mar. 2006, the Cabinet Council Realization of ubiquitous society that provides an attractive example for the world. Long-term Strategic Roadmap Innovation 25 June 2007,the Cabinet Council Realization of better quality of life and hope in the future for Japan. 6
Overview of ICT R&D Activities of MIC R&D strategy for realizing u-japan society (Report by Telecommunication Council, July 2005) Ubiquitous Network Society Strategic Program Universal communications technology (U) New-generation network technology (N) ICT Security and Safety Technology (S) Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Funding Private sector, academia, etc. cooperation National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) Funding 7
Priority Areas in ICT Research and Development Universal Communications Technologies U Content creation technologies that can promote the intellectual creativity of individuals Communication technologies that can transcend the barriers of language, culture, and physical capabilities N New Generation Networks Technologies Network technologies that enable Japan to maintain / strengthen international competitiveness in core technologies, including photonic network, mobile, and device technologies The most advanced d basic technologies that enable Japan to play a leading role in global ICT development S ICT Security and Safety Technologies Technologies that ensure the security / safety of ICT networks that are the foundation of social and economic activities Technologies that ensure security in a broad sense to realize a safe / secure social environment through ICT 8
UNS Strategic Program Ultra-Realistic Communications Create the first ever realistic 3-D video communication systems Super-communications Create super-communications systems designed to eliminate the barrier of language, knowledge and culture. New generation networks architecture Create the networks based on innovative new concepts, using photonic network technology to extend into post-ip areas. Ubiquitous Network Society Strategic Program Ubiquitous mobility Create a super-broadband environment with mobile on the core, providing seamless coverage from space to every point on the globe. New ICT paradigm Sow the seeds of ICT the benefits of which Japan would reap in 20 years such as basic technology for photonic / quantum communications and nano-ict. Universal Communications <Intellectual Creativity Program> Universal Communications Strategy New Generation Networks <International Leadership Program> New Generation Networks Technology Strategy Universal contents creation / distribution Create an environment in which anyone can create any content they wish and in which content can be accessed while ensuring reliability. Context awareness environments Security and Safety <Security and Safety Program> ICT Security and Safety Strategyt Ubiquitous platforms Build a platform with which authentication, billing, distribution, and service integration can be handled easily online. Secure networks Create user-friendly ubiquitous networking environments particularly for the benefit of eldery and disabled persons by the sensor network, RFID and robot technology. Sensing / Ubiquitous time-space infrastructure Build the world s most durable network lifelines designed to withstand all forms of external threats and internal failure. 9
New-Generation Network Architecture Technology Internet Mobile phone Internet Wireless broadband Mobile phone New-generation network, which solves all problems the current network have Year 2005 Year 2010 (next generation) Year 2015 (new generation) Various networks Next-generation network New-generation network (integrated into IP) (flexible) 2007 2010 Current Network Phone + IP Next-Generation Network NGN IP-based (This network requires significant efforts to ensure safety as a social infrastructure.) 2020 New Generation Network Realize New architecture *develop by 2015 (This network aims to make a network beyond the telephone and IP network) 10
Ultra-Realistic Communication Technology Soccer World Cup In South America, 201X This future TV displays broadcasting images in 3D and people can enjoy realistic images even from the other side of the earth. Touch Let s look at the goal scene again from a different angle. 11
Ultra-high Definition Image Technology Image pickup device technology for recording ultra-high definition image satellite Houses Effective transmission technology for large-sized image Theater Broadcasting station Reporter s location Optical fiber network router Production system Coding technology to transmit and display images adaptable to the conditions of receivers. Device technology to display ultra-high definition image. 12
Effect on the reduction of CO2 emissions through ubiquitous network society Conclusion The ubiquitous network society (2010) contributes to reducing 26.5 million tons (2.0%) of CO2 in Japan. (%: of the total CO2 emissions in 2000 (1,337 million tons) 26.5 million ton-co2 is equivalent to annual CO2 emissions of 10.6 thermal power plants. Factor of increase Increased electric consumption in the ubiquitous field Networks (incl. servers) Terminals (e.g. PCs, telephones) Increase of 6 million ton- CO2 Energy Consumption Forecast in Japan Factors of reduction Reduced environmental burden with ubiquitous systems Decrease of 32.5 million ton- CO2 2000 2010 (forecast) Reduced traffic jam in commuting with telework and ITS 187.4 282.2 (up 50.6%) Decrease 4.1 million ton- CO2 (0.3%) 108.1 172.1 (up 59.2%) Streamlined production/distribution/consumption (e-commerce, RFID, etc.) Decrease 10.7 million ton- CO2 (0.8%) (100 million kwh) Transition of industrial structure from heavy industry, gy Decrease 17.7 million ton- CO2 1.3 Total 295.5 454.3 (up 53.7%) CO 2 emissions 11.2 mil t- CO2 17.2 mil t- CO2(*) * Estimated considering user increase, air-conditioning facilities increase, and energy conservation efforts MIC is now holding a study group on ICT policy for addressing global warming. The report including the study on the effect on the reduction of CO2 emissions by using ICT in 2012 will come out by around April 2008. 13
A Series of International Conferences on ICT and Climate Change In 2008 January March April May June July October The Res Respo Pu (March 17 at the be search Grou onding to Gl blic commen p for ICT Po obal Warmin nt invitation eginning of A April) licies ng Compile the Rep port (Ap ril 10 ) ITU Symposium April 15 and 16 in Kyoto Draft Agenda Decreasing climate change s influence resulted from using ICT Application Decreasing energy consumption of ICT equipment Outcome Document Agenda Chairman s Report WTSA Resolution GIIC Assembly April 24 and 25 in Tokyo) ITU Symposium June 17 and 18 in London OECD Ministerial Meeting June 17 and 18 in Seoul ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly WTSA October 21-30 in Johannesburg ITU Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group TSAG July 2 11 in Geneva Davos Conference WEF Working-Level Agenda (April 23 and 24 in Tokyo) G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit (July 7-9) 14
Thank You! MIC Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ( MIC ), Japan http://www.soumu.go.jp k-mori@soumu.go.jp 15