National Communications Commission Introduction of National Communications Commission Mr. Po-Chou Liang Planning Dept. of NCC January 15, 2007

National Communications Commission 1 Outline  Introduction  Duties, Mission and Responsibilities  NCC Operation  Annual Plan  Conclusion

National Communications Commission 2 Liu Kung-Chung, Lin Tung-Tai, Hsieh Chin-Nan, Liu Tsung-Te, Liu You-Li, Su Yeong-Chin, Wu Chung-Chi, Shyr Shyr-Hao, Li Tsu-Yuan   On February , Executive Yuan nominated nine Commissioners and the National Communications Commission (NCC) became operational.   On March 1, 2006, the Chairman and two Vice-Chairmen were installed.

National Communications Commission 3 Scope of Authorities of ICT-related Agencies   MOEA: Ministry of Economic Affairs   GIO: Government Information Office   MOTC: Ministry of Transportation and Communications Executive Yuan MOEA Communications Service -related Policy-Making & Regulation Enforcement Issuance of Telecoms & Broadcasting Licenses GIOMOTCNCC ICT manufacturing related Policy-Making & Industry Promotion Planning of national spectrum resources Provision of guidance and incentives for development of communication industry Planning of national broadcasting resources Provision of guidance and incentives for development of broadcast industry

National Communications Commission Duties, Mission and Responsibilities

National Communications Commission 5 Duties, Mission and Responsibilities(1/3)  Duties of NCC  accommodating the convergence of technology  promoting the sound development of communications  safeguarding the rights of citizens  protecting the interests of consumers  increasing cultural diversity Article 1 of the Fundamental Communications Act ~ Article 1 of the Fundamental Communications Act

National Communications Commission 6 Duties, Mission and Responsibilities(2/3)  Mission of NCC  promoting the healthy development of communications  preserving independence in the media  exercising regulation on communications effectively  ensuring fair and effective competition in the communications market  protecting the consumer and respecting the rights of the disadvantaged  promoting the balanced development of pluralism ~Article 1 of the National Communications Commission Organization Act ~Article 1 of the National Communications Commission Organization Act

National Communications Commission 7 Duties, Mission and Responsibilities(3/3)  NCC’s Responsibilities  Developing regulatory policies & regulations  Processing applications for licenses  Overseeing communications operations  Regulating content of broadcasting  Assigning radio frequency and numbers  Setting engineering and technical specifications and conducting type-approval  Setting info-communications security standards & regulations  Processing consumers protection  Engaging in international matters relating to communication operation

National Communications Commission NCC Operation

National Communications Commission 9 NCC Operation (1/4) Legal Framework Organization Act : explicitly provides NCC’s responsibilities & relevant operating rules Telecommunications Act Radio & TV Broadcasting Act defines the principles for the division of responsibilities between NCC and the Executive Branch sets common regulatory principles for communications services Fundamental Communications Act NCC Organization Act Substantive Laws: explicitly provide regulation over communication & broadcasting businesses

National Communications Commission 10 NCC Operation (2/4)  NCC is separated from the Executive Branch with a total number of 13 full-time Commissioners serving a 3-year term.  Its Chairman and 2 Vice-Chairmen are elected by Commissioners themselves.  The Commissioners supervise all NCC activities, delegating responsibilities to supporting offices and operating departments.  Commission’s Decisions:  Collegiate system  Resolutions on the matters discussed shall be passed by agreement of a majority of the Commissioners.  If any commissioner has a concurring opinion or dissenting opinion concerning the resolutions of a Commission Meeting, he/she may request to attach such opinion in the meeting record, to be published as reference.

National Communications Commission 11 NCC Operation (3/4)  NCC Employees and Budget  561 employees  Budget  Remuneration of employees; government appropriation  regulatory activities: funded by regulatory fees at level of 5%~15% of total fees (does not include auction revenues, actual level decided by Executive Yuan, 7% in 2007)  Organization of Internal Units  6 departments  4 supporting offices  3 regional supervisory departments  A telecom police brigade from MOI

National Communications Commission 12 NCC Operation (4/4)  Structure of NCC

National Communications Commission Annual Plan

National Communications Commission 14 Planning Process  Statutory Basis  Duties and mission defined in the Fundamental Communications Act and the Organization Act of National Communications Commission.  Taking into the mission themes of the NCC and the statutory requirement of performance assessment. NCC set forth its objectives and the vision to operate.  NCC’s Vision  establishing a sound developed communications environment with high-quality content, digital convergence and fair competition.

National Communications Commission 15 Planning Process  Objectives of annual work plan  promoting the convergence of communications  establishing a sound regulatory system for communications  safeguarding citizens’ rights of and interests in communications  promoting diversified cultures and protecting the disadvantaged group.

National Communications Commission 16 Annual Plan for 2006 (1/4)  28 work plans, 49 projects proposed in accordance with 4 objectives  Objective 1:Promoting the convergence of communications  enlarging market entry  promoting competition  drafting and revising substantial laws and regulations  Promoting wireless broadband access and utilization  promoting development of digital platforms  enhancing information and communications security  promoting international engagement

National Communications Commission 17 Annual Plan for 2006 (2/4)  Objective 2:Establishing a sound regulatory system for communications  increasing the effectiveness of granting and renewing licenses  promoting VoIP interconnection  rationalizing tariff control  conducting effective radio wave regulation  cracking down illegal radio stations  promoting effective use of frequency  opening up new frequency bands for communications

National Communications Commission 18 Annual Plan for 2006 (3/4)  Objective 3:Safeguarding citizens’ rights of and interests in communications  implementing the withdrawal of government, parties, and military from the media  promoting universal services to bridge digital divide  commissioning third party to conduct inspection of in-building telecom equipment  maintaining a secure network environment  promoting Internet content rating  enabling citizen participation in supervising broadcasting contents  enforcing Prepaid card regulation  simplifying certification procedure of end-users’ telecom equipment  enhancing public awareness of using communications services  verifying billing system of communication operators

National Communications Commission 19 Annual Plan for 2006 (4/4)  Objective 4: Promoting diversified cultures and protecting the disadvantaged group  drafting strategic guidelines to promote diversified cultures and protect the disadvantaged  setting up a mechanism for citizen participation in supervision of communications  helping the disadvantaged use communications resources  realizing access to public welfare channels

National Communications Commission Conclusion

National Communications Commission 21 Conclusion  The Decisions of the Commission are made publicly available on its web-site (  NCC will hold open meeting periodically to seek public comments on important regulatory issues.  Your valuable suggestions and opinions with regard to regulatory affairs are very much welcome.

National Communications Commission Thank you!