A draft directive amending the Radio Act Examination Standards (MIC Directive No. 67 of 2001) to add Globalstar's third-generation C-3 mobile satellite system, so C-3 terminals can pass Technical Regulations Conformity Certification (Giteki) in Japan.
When is the comment deadline for the Globalstar C-3 consultation?
Comments must arrive by September 10, 2026 (Thursday). The window opens August 7, 2026, and mail submissions are valid with a September 10 postmark.
Who needs to act on the draft examination standards?
Device makers preparing Globalstar C-3 terminals for Japan, their Japanese notification agents, the Registered Certification Bodies (such as TELEC and JARD) that run conformity tests, and MSS service partners integrating C-3 connectivity into consumer or enterprise offers.
Can a Globalstar C-3 terminal be certified in Japan before the directive is amended?
No. Until MIC Directive No. 67 of 2001 is amended to cover the C-3 system, no examination basis exists for C-3 terminals, so a Giteki certificate cannot be issued and the terminal cannot lawfully be placed on the Japanese market.