無線通信の国際標準化の考察

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Conventionally western countries and Japan led the progress of radiocommunications technology and international standardization in parallel. As seen in the recent development of IMT-2020 (so-called 5G) technology, Chinese and South Korean companies, looking ahead the global market, are promoting standardization activities while involving governments and mobile operators in countries around the world. This paper analyzes the mechanism and characteristics of the international standardization of radiocommunications in the International Telecommunication Union and regional standardization group's activities toward World Radiocommunication Conference which revise the Radio Regulations. Furthermore, it will clarify increasing contributions of the regional standardization groups including many developing countries and global standardization activity of such companies in Europe, the United States, and South Korea to participate in foreign delegations to the conference. In addition, future issues based on the latest trends in international standardization of radiocommunications will be mentioned.