Japan and FCC Establish an Information Exchange Framework
Overview
On October 16, 2026, MIC Vice-Minister Fuseda met with FCC Chairman Carr in the United States and updated the memorandum between Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the U.S. FCC. The update adds an information exchange framework covering matters related to economic security to the policy areas covered by the previous memorandum, signed in 2018. MIC says it will use the updated memorandum to advance information exchanges with the FCC and the U.S. government, coordinating with relevant ministries and agencies as needed.
Key points
- The update took place on October 16, 2026.
- The memorandum now includes an information exchange framework covering matters related to economic security.
- MIC plans to exchange information with the FCC and the U.S. government, coordinating with relevant ministries and agencies.
Overview
On October 16, 2026, MIC Vice-Minister Fuseda met with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr in the United States and updated the memorandum between MIC and the FCC. The update reflects changes in the international situation and the environment surrounding economic security in recent years.
The update aims to establish a framework for dialogue on policy issues in the information and communications sector, including economic security, in response to the changing international situation.
Details
The previous memorandum covered broadband policy, spectrum policy (including 5G), broadcasting policy, and cooperation in international forums.
The update adds an information exchange framework for the information and communications sector, covering matters related to economic security, to these existing areas.
MIC says it will propose agenda items in a timely and appropriate manner under the updated memorandum and, as needed, coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to exchange information flexibly with the FCC and the U.S. government, further promoting cooperation between the two countries in the information and communications sector. The signatories are MIC Vice-Minister Fuseda and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.