Preliminary Licenses for BS Broadcasting Stations
Overview
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications consulted the Radio Regulatory Council on preliminary licenses for five satellite basic broadcasting stations applied for by Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation. The council recommended granting the licenses as consulted. Applications were accepted from July 3 to August 31, 2026, and were submitted by Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. Following the recommendation, the ministry plans to issue the preliminary licenses promptly.
Key points
- The preliminary licenses cover five satellite basic broadcasting stations operated by Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation.
- The Radio Regulatory Council recommended granting the preliminary licenses as consulted.
- Following the recommendation, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to issue the preliminary licenses promptly.
Overview
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications consulted the Radio Regulatory Council on satellite basic broadcasting station license applications and received its recommendation. The council chair is Iwao Sasase, professor emeritus at Keio University.
Details
Applications for new satellite basic broadcasting station licenses using frequencies allocated to broadcasting satellite services were accepted from July 3 through August 31, 2026. The two applicants were Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation.
The application was reviewed under Article 7, Paragraph 2 of the Radio Act (Act No. 131 of 1950), and the Radio Regulatory Council was consulted on preliminary licenses for five satellite basic broadcasting stations applied for by Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation.
Headings are provided for the outline of the preliminary licenses, applications, and screening, but no specific details are given in the text.