Next Generation and New Values ICT Policies and Practice in Japan Akira TERASAKI Vice Minister for Policy Coordination Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, JAPAN
1 1 Japan s initiatives in ICT 2 Initiatives to promote next-generation technology 2.1 Initiatives in the mobile phone sector 2.2 Initiatives in Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems 3 International contributions using ICT Initiatives in the global environment and climate change
National target: Steps taken in Japan on ICT Strategies e-japan Strategy (January 2001) e-japan Strategy Ⅱ (July 2003) e-japan Strategy II Acceleration Package (February 2004) IT Policy package (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 - 2002 (June 2002) e-japan Priority Policy Program (March 2001) e-japan Priority Policy Program - 2003 (August 2003) e-japan Strategy e-japan Priority Policy Program - 2004 (June 2004) Priority Policy Program - 2006 (July 2006) Priority Policy Program - 2007 (July 2007) u-japan Promotion Program 2006 (September 2006) Realizing a Ubiquitous Network Society u-japan policy of MIC Realization of a self-sustaining ICT Society 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 7 2007 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. All Rights Reserved. 2
Results of e-japan Strategy Infrastructure Life Human Resources Trends in broadband usage charges and contracts ( 円 ) 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 Usage Charge: Approx.1/3 7,800yen Approx.0.9million contracts 2,600yen Mar 2001 Mar 2006 Approx. 22 million contracts Subscribers: Approx.26 times (Trends in monthly usage charges for DSL) 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% Rate of HP publishing in public schools 0% Approx. 2.5 times Approx. 30% Approx. 76% Mar 2001 Mar 2006 e-government Percentage of national procedures that can be performed by electronic application and notification 100% 30% Approx. 5.4 times e-commerce Internet trading rate on the stock market Approx. 32% 80% 60% 40% 96% 20% 10% Approx. 6% 20% 0% 1% Mar 2001 Mar 2006 0% Mar 2001 Mar 2006 Buy/sell price total base 3
4 1 Japan s initiatives in ICT 2 Initiatives to promote next-generation technology 2.1 Initiatives in the mobile phone sector 2.2 Initiatives in Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems 3 International contributions using ICT Initiatives in the global environment and climate change
Traffic Trends in Mobile Phone Data Communications Data communications traffic is expected to quadruple between 2007 and 2010. (Voice traffic is expected to increase by 20% over the same period. ) Packets per person per day 5,000 ERL (voice) 1,000,000 Gbps (data) 70,000 4,000 FOMA packet per person per day (Monthly average) PDC packet per person per day (Monthly average) 900,000 800,000 音声 Voice データ Data 60,000 3,000 June 2004 Fixed-rate service begins 700,000 600,000 50,000 40,000 2,000 1999 Feb. imode begins 2001 Oct. FOMA service begins 500,000 400,000 30,000 300,000 20,000 1,000 200,000 100,000 10,000 0 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Example of NTT DoCoMo Study Group for Wireless Broadband Promotion Final Report (2005 Dec.) 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Peak mobile phone traffic volumes (2009 and beyond are estimated values) 0 5
3G Mobile Communications System Evolution Roadmap 6 2G 3G W-CDMA CDMA2000 3.5G HSPA EV-DO 3.9G LTE (Long Term Evolution) UMB (Ultra Mobile Broadband) 4G (IMT-Advanced) Realization of High-speed Data Transmission and Lowlatency and Fulfillment of Unconstrained Wireless Access Mobile 100Mbps Nomadic 1Gbps ~several kbps ~384kbps ~14Mbps Over 100Mbps 1Gbps Voice Internet Advancement of services ex. Music, Game, etc. 2000 2010
Generation Shift of the Mobile Phone Networks 7 - Assuming that the 4G network will be built efficiently by exploiting the 3.9 G facilities (1) Around 2001 (Introduction of the 3G) (2)Around 2008 (Today: Expansion of the 3.5 G) 3G 3G 3.5G Addition of equipment 2G 2G (3) Around 2010 (Introduction of the 3.9G) (4) 2010s (Introduction of the 4G) (5) 2020s (Spread of the 4G) 3G 3.5G 2G 3.9G Shifting to IP-based networks 3.5G 4G 3.9G (Assimilation of the 3G) 3.9G 4G
Promising Features of the 3.9G Global Mobile Communication System Cutting-edge Wireless Access High-speed, high-volume access Reduced delay High relay quality Improved cell throughput Scalable frequency bandwidth Flexible Network All IP Open network/open interface for inter-system seamless integration Create a cross-device environment compatible with many devices Network architecture simplification/flat network architecture Globalization International interoperability Smooth migration to the 4G mobile communications system System has a low environmental footprint 3.9G Global Mobile Communications System Effective Use of Frequency Optimize frequency usage rate (bps/hz) Increased effectiveness of frequency use through promotion of MVNO, which promises a wide range of new services User Friendliness A variety of devices with advanced features to service a wide range of users from the everyday user to the advanced user Establish the necessary QoS in communications speed, security, and other areas An open system that is also safe and secure Interoperability in content and services Low bit-price through reduction of equipment and operation costs 7
9 1 Japan s initiatives in ICT 2 Initiatives to promote next-generation technology 2.1 Initiatives in the mobile phone sector 2.2 Initiatives in Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems 3 International contributions using ICT Initiatives in the global environment and climate change
Main Usage Scenarios for Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems 10 Mobile usage Nationwide deployment by telecoms with a focus on urban areas. Services that support medium-speed movement are also provided. Stationary usage In areas with poor reception, relatively long-range relay links and subscriber lines are provided, which make use of high-gain antennas. Internet Base station Relay link (10 km) Relay station (terminal base station/ base station Base station range (4 km) Laptop, PDA etc. Terminal station Urban areas Area configuration for mobile phones (transmission range of 1 1.5 km)
The Broadband Mobile Wireless Access System Business Domain Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Emphasis on data communications speeds Low-cost wireless broadband connection offered for a variety of devices Horizontal business model (Reference) Speed comparison for major wireless communications services Video-compatib interfaces, etc. 3G mobile phones (HSPA) Mobile phones Maximum communications speed 3.6 Mbps (14.4 Mbps) Reception range 2 3 km Current wireless LANs 54 Mbps 100 m WiMAX Order of 20 Mbps Several km XGP(eXtended Global Platform) Order of 20 Mbps Emphasis on quality of voice communications Several km Limited by type of data communications device and charge rates Device characteristics Vertical integration business model Emphasis on compactness a light weight Data specialization All-IP networks Service characteristics Speech-centric Line-switching networks 11
Features of the XGP*(eXtended Global Platform) 1. Cost Devices based on OFDMA technology that were introduced in WiMAX and LTE can be used for XGP system with only minor design or software changes. 2. Cell Structure The size of a microcell in rural areas can be as large (several km of radius) as other OFDMA systems. In urban areas, it is possible to reduce cell size, which results in greater capacity. 3. Autonomous Control With the adoption of autonomous control, it is easy to build a wireless network both in rural and urban areas. The convenience of autonomous control will be exploited in network maintenance and cell design phase. It is possible to construct and operate a wireless network without requiring in-depth knowledge of frequency operations (Optimum frequencies are automatically selected). *Also known as the next-generation PHS 12
13 1 Japan s initiatives in ICT 2 Initiatives to promote next-generation technology 2.1 Initiatives in the mobile phone sector 2.2 Initiatives in Broadband Mobile Wireless Access Systems 3 International contributions using ICT Initiatives in the global environment and climate change
Outline of Research Seminar on ICT Policy for Combating Global Warming In order to reduce CO 2 emissions, it will be necessary to reduce the production of CO 2 in the ICT industry itself. With widespread use of ICT it will be possible to help to reduce CO 2 emissions, by drastically improving efficiency in manufacturing, consumption, and business, by substituting transportation needs and by alleviating traffic congestion. It is possible to conduct environmental measurement and forecasting using ICT. Improved efficiency in energy usage ITS (ETC, VICS, central control of traffic signals) BEMS (Business Energy Management Systems) HEMS (Home Energy Management Systems) General household Reductions and efficiency in manufacturing and consumption Supply chain management Electronic publishing and delivery Paperless offices Reduced movement of goods and people Online shopping, on-line transactions Telecommuting, teleconferencing Distribution of music, movies, and software Online application procedures (Online tax filing, Online prescriptions) Manufacturing, distribution, and transportation Shops and offices Environmental measurement and forecasting LIDAR for measuring CO2 levels Sensor networks Global simulators Widespread use of ICT Helping to combat global warming by promoting more widespread use of ICT 14
Total CO 2 Emissions of the ICT Sector, and CO 2 Reductions 15 Percentage of Japan s CO 2 emissions for 1990 2.2% 2.3% 2.4% FY2006 2.6% CO2 emissions (broadcasting and infocommunications) CO2 reductions FY2010 4.8% 30 million tons FY2012 68 million tons 5.4% Bottom line: 38 million tons (3.0%) of CO 2 emissions reduced
ITU Symposia on ICTs and Climate Change 1 Objective To raise awareness regarding the importance of using ICT to respond to and to reduce the effects of climate change, and to discuss future standardization activities at ITU. 2 Kyoto Symposium Date: April 15 and 16, 2008 Location: Kyoto International Conference Center Sponsor: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Chairman: Takashi Hanazawa, Director of Research and Development Planning Department, NTT Chairman s report Making devices energy-efficient and use of ICTs in responding to climate change To this end, establishing international standards for evaluating the amount of CO 2 emissions reductions using ICT 3 London Symposium Date: June 17 and 18, 2008 Location: British Telecom Headquarters (London, England) Sponsor: ITU and BT Chairman: Mr. Walker, British Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Chairman s report Direction of activities: Energy efficiency of ICT and use of ICT to improve efficiency in other sectors, changing business/consumer behavior Early implementation of international standards concerning ICT and climate change 4 Future plans Established a Focus Group in the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) (July 2008) and began the study. The Focus Group will study reduction of CO2 emissions by ICT. 16
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