Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association

 

Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association was established in September 1980 by cable television companies as its　main constituent members.

 

PURPOSE

The purpose of Japan Cable Television Association is to promote　cable television ethics through mutual enlightenment and cooperation among　cable television enterprises, as well as to cope with the problems common to　cable television enterprises, promote sound development and　popularization of cable television, and contribute to the promotion of public welfare.

 

BUSINESS

• Establishment and exaltation of cable television ethics.
• Mutual communication among members and settlement of common problems.
• Research study of the management and the development of cable　television business.
• Communication and negotiation with relevant organizations about cable　television broadcasting business.
• Enlightenment on and propagation of cable television broadcasting.
• Education and training for those engaged in cable television business.
• Research study of cable television enterprises' entry into telecommunication business and offering of information to them.
• Other businesses necessary for attaining the purpose of the Association.

 

DIRECTORS

Chairman	Shunjiro Karasawa
Executive Managing Director	Tsunetoshi Ishibashi
Directors	25 persons
Supervisors	3 persons

 

MEMBERS

1. Types of Members
   [Ordinary Members]
   Organizations that obtained the approval of their facilities to carry on cable television business according to the Cable Television Broadcast Law
   
   [Supporting Members]
   Individuals and organizations concerned with cable television business
   
   
2. Admission and Membership Fee
   Candidates for admission must make an application in a prescribed form, and pay prescribed admission fee as well as membership fee.
   
   
3. Number of Members
   510 enterprises
   
   [Details]
   Ordinary Members: 428 enterprises
   Supporting Members: 82 enterprises

 

OFFICES

HEAD OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION
Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association
7th Floor, SDI Gotanda Bldg.
7-13-6, Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031
TEL: 03-3490-2022 FAX: 03-3490-2575
E-mail: renmei@catv.or.jp