The document discusses next generation networks and the value they may provide through "creative destruction". It outlines some key aspects of next generation access networks including deeper fibre access replacing copper networks. It also discusses some policy enablers that could help drive transformation, such as technology neutral policies, copper network switch-off, and allowing new relationships through changes to regulations. Realizing the full benefits of next generation networks may face challenges around efficient investment, price flexibility, restructuring value chains, and overcoming entrenched interests.

1. IIC: Next Generation Networks – what does the future hold? Brian Williamson 24-25 June 2008, Madrid, Spain

2. Sources of value from NGA Williamson and Marks. June 2008. “A framework for evaluating the value of next generation broadband.” A report for the Broadband Stakeholder Group. http://www.plumconsulting.co.uk/ “ Creative destruction is the essential fact about capitalism” Joseph Schumpeter

5. Copper switch off would lower costs Williamson and Marks. June 2008. “A framework for evaluating the value of next generation broadband.” A report for the Broadband Stakeholder Group. http://www.plumconsulting.co.uk/ Network element unbundling may make platform innovation harder

6. “ Anchor product” regulation Price Bandwidth offers over fibre Regulated “anchor product” Emulation of service over copper Non “anchor product” No price regulation “ Equivalence” only Non “anchor product” No price regulation “ Equivalence” only Brian Williamson. July 2007. “New regulatory approaches to next generation access” http://www.broadbanduk.org/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,944/Itemid,9/ “ Anchor product” regulation balances flexibility and protection