Japan to advances NTT’s 6G tech development for global competitiveness
The move reflects the government’s commitment to innovation and securing Japan’s role in the impending 6G revolution.
The Japanese ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is planning to amend laws regarding Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) to facilitate the development of next-generation 6G technology. The aim is to provide NTT with the flexibility and freedom to accelerate its research and development in this field without regulatory barriers that hinder its global competitiveness. To address this issue, the LDP is forming a dedicated project team that will convene for an executive meeting and officially commence its activities by the end of the month.
This strategic step aims to accelerate 6G research by forming a dedicated project team, reinforcing Japan’s leadership in advanced mobile networks amid intense global telecom competition. The move reflects the government’s commitment to innovation and securing Japan’s role in the impending 6G revolution.
Japan’s regulatory shift emphasises tech leadership, fostering innovation and empowering companies like NTT by reducing bureaucracy. Legislators aim to elevate domestic players onto the global stage in emerging tech.
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