Results of Comments on Proposed Radio Regulations Amendment
Overview
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications sought comments on a proposed ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Regulations for Enforcement of the Radio Act and related matters, to establish a framework for expanding frequencies for the Public Broadband Mobile Communication System (Public BB). It received 10 submissions and published the comments and the Ministry’s views. In light of the results, it plans to promptly put the relevant provisions in place.
Key points
- The public comment process received 10 submissions.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications published the submissions and its views on them.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to promptly put the relevant provisions in place in light of the results.
Overview
The Public Broadband Mobile Communication System (Public BB) is a private broadband wireless system that uses the VHF band to enable the transmission of video and other content, and is used by public institutions.
Following the end of V-High band multimedia broadcasting, a portion of its frequencies was to be allocated to Public BB, prompting the drafting of the proposed ministerial ordinance and related measures. This document covers the results of the public comment process, including the call for comments on the regulatory framework, publication of the results, and future plans.
Impact
Following the end of broadcasting, a portion of its frequencies is to be allocated to Public BB.
Details
The proposed measures cover a partial amendment to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Radio Act (Radio Regulatory Commission Rules No. 14 of 1950) and related matters. The Ministry drafted the proposal in light of a partial report from the Information and Communications Council.
The public comment period ran from July 11, 2026, through August 10 of the same year. It received 10 submissions, which were published along with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ views in an attached document.
In light of the results, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to promptly put the relevant provisions in place.