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Japan to Tax All Unlicensed Wireless Devices?

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the that's-a-lotta-tax dept.

Chicken Ranch writes "It's not just about wireless networking. This tax would apply to a range of devices from WLAN to RFID to Cordless Phones to Remote Control Cars. Basically, if it operates in an unlicensed band, the government wants a tribute. So would they still call it an 'unlicensed' band?"

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  1. Re:I don't understand by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    very true as transmitting on a military frequency causes the French military to surrender instantly. The expense of the white flags they keep using is insane!

  2. Re:"Wants a tribute"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    It's $3.50 a year, r-tard.