OFCA’s Participation in the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Policy and Regulatory Forum
OFCA’s representatives attended the 16th Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Policy and Regulatory Forum, which was held from 12 to 14 July 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. Hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Forum gathered regulators and policy makers of the Asia-Pacific region to discuss and share views on policy and regulatory issues in telecommunications, and information and communications technology that are of common interest to the region.
This year, the Internet of Things (“IoT”) and Over the Top (“OTT”) services were among the topics addressed in the Forum. Participants discussed policy and regulatory issues critical to promoting the adoption of IoT and exchanged candid views on the pros and cons of regulating OTT services.