Association Guide

Organization & Operations

Discussion of items of shared or mutual concern for telecommunications carriers.
Liaison coordination and presentation of proposals for various problems related to the telecommunications industry.
Enlightenment or advertising related to the telecommunications industry.
Surveys and research into matters of technology, management, etc., related to the telecommunications industry.
Toward eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs), we shall support the cost for providing universal telecommunications service and conduct work that accompanies such activities.
All other operations necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the Association.

Consultation Division
General Assembly \| Board of Directors	Support Service Advisory Committee	This committee studies and deliberates upon important matters concerning execution of the universal service support service.
	Steering Committee	The Steering Committee considers various important issues including items discussed by the General Assembly and Board of Directors, and refers them to the appropriate committee for investigation.
	Committee for Legislative System	This committee studies matters related to various legislation such as tax laws and regulation.
	Consumer Support Committee	Examines various consumer support issues.
	Mobile Communications Committee	Provides and exchanges information on recycling and etiquette related to the usage of PHS and mobile phones, information related to unpaid charges, and spam mail information.
	Council for Safety and Reliability	This committee promotes coordination of carrier activities including sharing of various information among carriers with the objective of securing the safety and reliability of telecommunications system, and also tackles a variety of issues.

Business Division
Managing Director	Secretariat Chief	General Affairs Department
		Planning Department
		Coordination Department
		Research Department
		Universal Service Support Office

Consultation Division&Business Division