Audio description of domestic programs to be subsidized by NCC for the first time

Ensuring security by purchasing products with“IoT Security Certification Label.”

NCC to remain operational during the Chinese New Year holidays to ensure that flight communications can operate properly and safely

With view to the DNS compliance test to be conducted on the DNS FLAG DAY on February 1 2019, the National Communications Commission has warned and appealed to those whose DNS is set to public that, in the case of having difficulty in connecting to certain websites, Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC) now offers solutions to domain name managers, internet service providers (ISP) and general users.

Since December 31, 2018, third generation mobile communications (3G) businesses have been shut down. In order to ensure that the rights of consumers are maintained, NCC requested that 3G operators adopt proper measures so that users will be able to keep the same phone number, handsets and service after renewing their contracts with operators into 4G. Furthermore, both NCC and 3G operators shall continue to encourage those users who are yet to migrate to 4G to take advantage of several easy ways to begin enjoying 4G service.

With the objective of supporting the domestic film and television industry, safeguarding the rights and interests of audiences, standardizing regulatory measures, and aligning with international television production and broadcasting standards, the National Communications Commission (NCC) have passed amendments to “Regulations for the Distinction between Radio/Television Programs and Advertisements, Product Placement Marketing, and Sponsorships” and “Television Programs Classification Handling Regulations.” Matters pertaining to the promulgation of the aforementioned amendments shall be handled in accordance with legal process.

NCC passes draft of Media Pluralism Maintenance and Anti-trust Act

With the objective of enhancing information exchange among domestic and overseas information security organizations, improving the reporting and response capabilities of information security incidents of the private sector, and strengthening the defense capacity of the nation, Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC), starting from 2019, has become the authority in charge of affairs related to information security incident reporting, international coordination and the incident response window “Taiwan Computer Emergency Response Team/Coordination Center (TWCERT/CC)”

The results of the measurement of 4G connection speeds have been announced by NCC with both fixed-point and mobile measurements increasing significantly

In order to ensure continuous operational capabilities of critical telecommunications and broadcasting network infrastructure and achieve the objective of providing a “Life Line” of uninterrupted and high quality network service, NCC aims to strengthen the mechanisms of telecommunication and broadcasting enterprises in response to perceived emergencies and disasters, information security protection, and the removal of disruptions to the network.