The Rural Community Broadband Fund (RCBF) is a £20 million fund jointly provided by DEFRA and BDUK to support rural communities in accessing broadband infrastructure where they would otherwise have access to only basic broadband. The RCBF aims to extend broadband access to the hardest 10% of rural areas by funding community broadband projects delivering superfast broadband (minimum 24-30 Mbps) through open access networks. Communities can apply for funding by submitting expressions of interest outlining local demand, partnership and funding plans, and technical proposals. Successful applicants will be invited to submit full applications and engineering plans to develop sustainable broadband solutions for their communities.
KeyWifi is the global wifi-sharing cooperative that harnesses unused internet bandwidth for safe, secure sharing with on-the-go net professionals and underserved communities around the world.
Harnessing The Value Of Vod by Value Partnersvalentina77
On-demand delivery of video content over broadband will undoubtedly be one of the
most disruptive changes in the television industry over the next decade, with widereaching ramifications across the media, telecoms and technology industries. In this
article, two Value Partners Management Consulting professionals discuss the likely impact of VOD on viewing patterns, advertising spend, and business models, and explore the key issues for the many stakeholders in the VOD value chain.
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Global progress has been made in increasing access to drinking water, but 780 million people still lack access. Ensuring drinking water services are sustainable long-term requires addressing factors like lack of skilled technicians, insufficient funding for maintenance, and weak local government capacity. A study of 13 countries found common barriers to sustainable service delivery include incomplete decentralization, weak sector collaboration, and insufficient support for local water providers. Closing the financing gap and achieving universal access will require effective long-term planning, multi-stakeholder cooperation, and support focused on local service delivery and asset management.
Cloud based OTT Video Services : a business case analysisEricsson France
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DIMES is an open innovation network in Finland that aims to turn technology and competencies into customer-driven services earlier than elsewhere. Its strengths are in technology creation, but nurturing innovations is a weakness. DIMES seeks to implement innovations quickly through effective service creation derived from customer needs. It has over 60 members and growing and provides programs and testbeds to promote service innovation. Cooperation is important to combine resources for higher quality, cost savings, and unique opportunities for SMEs.
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BT is investing £2.5 billion to bring superfast broadband to two-thirds of UK premises by the end of 2014. The document outlines the benefits of superfast broadband such as attracting investment, enabling local businesses to flourish, and improving digital inclusion. It also provides details on BT's rollout plans and coverage in specific regions like Cornwall and the Coast to Capital area, encouraging local stakeholders to work with BT to develop sustainable broadband solutions.
The document summarizes a Small Cell Forum business and markets session that included discussions on alternative ownership and operations models for small cells. Key points from presentations and panel discussions included:
- Alternative models are moving towards increased sharing of capital expenditures, risk, and value across more parties in the small cell value chain.
- Enterprises have capital to invest in mobile coverage but often lack ways to spend it, representing an opportunity for new ownership and operations models.
- Panelists discussed changes needed like operators leaving more control to third parties for small cell deployments and embracing new equipment ownership models.
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Next-generation IPTV has the potential to transform television viewing by blending broadcast and on-demand content with interactivity and mobility. It allows high-quality viewing on any device while preserving content rights and parental controls. However, its benefits have yet to be fully realized due to regulations in many markets that limit IPTV to basic broadcast services. Updated policies are needed to unleash next-generation IPTV's innovative capabilities.
ETIS is a non-profit membership organization that brings together major European telecommunications providers to share knowledge on information and communication technology (ICT) issues. Its mission is to enable members to improve business performance through exchanging information on effectively using ICT. ETIS has a management board that determines strategy, a council that oversees operations, and a central office that provides administrative support. It represents 23 telecom providers and hosts workshops and conferences on topics like billing, IP services, and green IT to help members adapt to an evolving industry defined by IP networks, mobile broadband, and new business models.
This document discusses carrier-class networks and standards. It provides an overview of market trends driving growth in bandwidth consumption and the transition to cloud-based services. The document then examines network requirements for efficiency, scalability, reliability, and flexibility. Finally, it presents Cisco's product portfolio and describes how it addresses carrier needs through open standards compliance and investment protection.
The document summarizes the aspirations and proposed approaches for community empowerment in 12 different areas in the UK. Across the areas, common aspirations included giving communities more control over local services and priorities, and improving outcomes through prevention. These aspirations will generally be achieved by pooling budgets from partners to create a neighborhood fund managed by a local board or partnership, with services designed and budgets allocated through community engagement. Challenges included encouraging community participation and changing entrenched ways of working.
Public-private partnerships can help communities successfully deploy broadband infrastructure and increase broadband use. There are benefits like improved services and private sector investment, but also risks like loss of control. Communities can partner with incumbent providers or competitors, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Successful partnerships require clear communication, selecting the right partner that matches community goals, and developing the market through activities that address digital inclusion, build skills, and support key institutions.
Session presented at OPASTCO Winter Convention 2012
This panel of industry experts discussed the recent and sustained surge of call completion issues plaguing rural America. Rural subscribers continue to suffer from incoming calls that fail before ever reaching their local telephone companies' networks, or calls that complete but have extremely poor voice or fax quality. Numerous organizations have been working with the FCC and others in an attempt to mitigate these problems. Dave Lewis, CEO of ANPI ZONE, provided an update on these efforts and on other steps being taken to achieve resolution.
The document discusses an upcoming event hosted by the Arizona Technology Council. The event will include partnering presentations from various technology companies from 1:30-3:00pm, followed by a break and an executive panel discussion. From 4:00-6:00pm there will be a reception and expo. Some of the companies giving presentations include OneNeck IT Services, Loop Demand Gen, Telesphere, and others. The document provides details on these companies and their partnerships.
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- The document proposes creating a hyper-local advertising network in stages, starting with initiating user participation and creating incentives for users, then launching a complete network.
- Existing hyper-local networks have exposed problems and lacked performance, so now is the opportunity without dominant competitors in the space.
BT is investing £2.5 billion to bring superfast broadband to two-thirds of UK premises by the end of 2014. The document outlines the benefits of superfast broadband such as attracting investment, enabling local businesses to flourish, and improving digital inclusion. It also provides details on BT's rollout plans and coverage in specific regions like Cornwall and the Coast to Capital area, encouraging local stakeholders to work with BT to develop sustainable broadband solutions.
The document summarizes a Small Cell Forum business and markets session that included discussions on alternative ownership and operations models for small cells. Key points from presentations and panel discussions included:
- Alternative models are moving towards increased sharing of capital expenditures, risk, and value across more parties in the small cell value chain.
- Enterprises have capital to invest in mobile coverage but often lack ways to spend it, representing an opportunity for new ownership and operations models.
- Panelists discussed changes needed like operators leaving more control to third parties for small cell deployments and embracing new equipment ownership models.
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This PPT gives a general overview of Web 2.0, discusses why and how Web 2.0 can be utilized to create great business opportunities. Examples and simple how-to-do list were included in the reading.
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NEC Europe was looking to rationalize its multiple pan-European networks into a single, more stable and cost-effective solution. COLT IP VPN was selected to deliver a managed network with equipment hosted in NEC's main offices and replicated in COLT's London data centers for failover. This has proved to be a very reliable network across Europe. COLT was able to understand NEC's needs and design a solution within budget that improved service levels. NEC Europe now has a strong relationship with COLT and access to their technical experts, helping enable future plans around VoIP and IT centralization.
The time is now to release the potential of next generation IPTV - EricssonEricsson France
Next-generation IPTV has the potential to transform television viewing by blending broadcast and on-demand content with interactivity and mobility. It allows high-quality viewing on any device while preserving content rights and parental controls. However, its benefits have yet to be fully realized due to regulations in many markets that limit IPTV to basic broadcast services. Updated policies are needed to unleash next-generation IPTV's innovative capabilities.
ETIS is a non-profit membership organization that brings together major European telecommunications providers to share knowledge on information and communication technology (ICT) issues. Its mission is to enable members to improve business performance through exchanging information on effectively using ICT. ETIS has a management board that determines strategy, a council that oversees operations, and a central office that provides administrative support. It represents 23 telecom providers and hosts workshops and conferences on topics like billing, IP services, and green IT to help members adapt to an evolving industry defined by IP networks, mobile broadband, and new business models.
This document discusses carrier-class networks and standards. It provides an overview of market trends driving growth in bandwidth consumption and the transition to cloud-based services. The document then examines network requirements for efficiency, scalability, reliability, and flexibility. Finally, it presents Cisco's product portfolio and describes how it addresses carrier needs through open standards compliance and investment protection.
The document summarizes the aspirations and proposed approaches for community empowerment in 12 different areas in the UK. Across the areas, common aspirations included giving communities more control over local services and priorities, and improving outcomes through prevention. These aspirations will generally be achieved by pooling budgets from partners to create a neighborhood fund managed by a local board or partnership, with services designed and budgets allocated through community engagement. Challenges included encouraging community participation and changing entrenched ways of working.
Public-private partnerships can help communities successfully deploy broadband infrastructure and increase broadband use. There are benefits like improved services and private sector investment, but also risks like loss of control. Communities can partner with incumbent providers or competitors, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Successful partnerships require clear communication, selecting the right partner that matches community goals, and developing the market through activities that address digital inclusion, build skills, and support key institutions.
Session presented at OPASTCO Winter Convention 2012
This panel of industry experts discussed the recent and sustained surge of call completion issues plaguing rural America. Rural subscribers continue to suffer from incoming calls that fail before ever reaching their local telephone companies' networks, or calls that complete but have extremely poor voice or fax quality. Numerous organizations have been working with the FCC and others in an attempt to mitigate these problems. Dave Lewis, CEO of ANPI ZONE, provided an update on these efforts and on other steps being taken to achieve resolution.
The document discusses an upcoming event hosted by the Arizona Technology Council. The event will include partnering presentations from various technology companies from 1:30-3:00pm, followed by a break and an executive panel discussion. From 4:00-6:00pm there will be a reception and expo. Some of the companies giving presentations include OneNeck IT Services, Loop Demand Gen, Telesphere, and others. The document provides details on these companies and their partnerships.
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The document discusses strategies used by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to increase financing for renewable energy projects. The IFC works with local banks to educate them about renewable energy and shares project risks. The IFC also uses a "Portfolio Approach to Distributed Generation" model that standardizes contracts, establishes benchmarks, and diversifies energy sources to increase deals and lower costs. These models have helped mainstream renewable energy financing. The document advocates applying similar approaches in the US to increase certainty and consistency for renewable energy project financing.
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- Existing hyper-local networks have exposed problems and lacked performance, so now is the opportunity without dominant competitors in the space.
Kirsty Anderson – CCS Public Engagement – Presentation at the Global CCS Inst...Global CCS Institute
This document discusses engagement strategies for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects based on lessons learned from the Longannet CCS Project in Scotland. It finds that public opposition remains a top risk and early, targeted engagement with stakeholders is important. Tangible examples, clear and consistent messaging about CCS, building trust with advocates, and long-term commitment are essential to engagement. Listening to stakeholders and establishing credibility are emphasized as critical to developing understanding and support.
Local bodies have invested in broadband infrastructure for decades and see it as a top priority, though not an essential service. They want to extend fiber coverage to support economic growth but face challenges in accessing funding, establishing digital strategies, securing project resources, and navigating public procurement. Suppliers also struggle with local body processes that can be slow and complex, as well as barriers to deployment. Both sides would benefit from stronger strategic alignment and partnerships to more effectively deliver gigabit connectivity across Britain.
The document describes Cooperativ, a platform that combines blockchain and legal contracts to help solve common business problems for normal businesses and collaborations. It allows creators to easily share ownership and revenue of projects, compensate contributors without cash upfront, and add collaborators without extensive legal agreements. The platform features include Project Invitations to onboard contributors, Revenue Tokens to automatically share revenue proportionally, and Contributor Credits to compensate contributors with future payments after milestones are met. The company is seeking a $400,000 investment to build out additional features and improve its products.
Bij het TMN event 'Nieuwe Business Modellen' op 16 februari 2012 was Victor van Tol aan het woord over zijn nieuwe business 'SnappCar'. Hier kan je zijn presentatie terug lezen.
Tim Miles from the Steamboat Springs School District discusses using a carrier-neutral location (CNL) to address the district's broadband needs. The district currently pays high costs for slow, unreliable internet from a single provider. A CNL could aggregate demand from multiple entities to negotiate lower costs and gain redundancy by connecting to multiple carriers. Miles estimates a CNL could pay for itself within a few years through savings on bandwidth and network outages. He believes a CNL is financially sustainable and could grow to serve more entities. The presentation explores the potential costs, returns on investment, and benefits of a CNL for the district.
SDTC Presentation, John Adams - ONEIA EBOB January 26, 2012ONEIA
The Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a government organization that funds the development and demonstration of environmental technologies in Canada. It operates two funds totaling over $1 billion to support clean technology projects. The SDTC aims to address issues like climate change, clean air and water by helping technologies overcome the pre-commercial funding gap. It evaluates proposals based on their innovation, environmental benefits, partnerships and commercialization potential. In 2012, it is accepting project applications and holding webinars to provide information to interested applicants.
This document cautions that some statements made are forward-looking and subject to uncertainties. It identifies important risk factors that could prevent the company from achieving its goals, such as successfully integrating acquisitions, managing economic uncertainties, and developing new services. However, it also outlines how the company is well positioned for growth due to its large global network, broad portfolio, revenue growth, operating leverage, and improving credit profile.
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PPP Project Development Fund Initiative-PbyRAkwu OKOLO
This document discusses using a payment by result model to close funding gaps for developing public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Nigeria. It proposes using this model to competitively procure transaction advisory services to develop three candidate PPP projects: a land swap deal to redevelop Ikoyi Prison; upgrading the heavily trafficked Lagos-Ibadan Road; and developing brownfield power projects. The payment by result model pays transaction advisors a percentage of any entry fee paid by a procured PPP partner upon reaching financial close, incentivizing advisors to fully develop bankable projects. However, Nigeria's legal and regulatory PPP framework needs strengthening first to attract top advisors and give partners confidence.
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Esri is a global company with 140 offices in 67 countries employing 20,000 professionals that generates $1.4 billion in revenue annually and serves over 350,000 clients worldwide. Richard Stevenson is the Telecoms Commercial Lead at Esri UK and will be presenting on leveraging ArcGIS for open source/business support systems integration to maximize business value and impact.
Mapping, standards, and switching are essential topics for effective network design and operations. Mapping provides a single version of geographic data for public assets which enables better network design with lower costs. Adopting common standards facilitates clearer communication and allows for competition. Establishing standard switching processes makes deployment easier for customers and provides opportunities for industry to deliver more widespread, faster, and cost-effective broadband coverage.
This document discusses Sweden's fibre market and provides advice for companies preparing to enter the wholesale fibre market. It notes that Sweden has high fibre connectivity, with 3 out of 4 households having access to 100+ Mbps and 8 out of 10 having fibre access. It recommends starting wholesale operations from the beginning to facilitate the transition and standardizing operations to attract and serve large service providers. It also stresses the importance of providing tools to service providers and customers to ensure a seamless customer journey.
The document contains testimonials from customers of GeoPal praising features of their mobile data collection solution like configurable forms, offline functionality, and API integration. It also summarizes benefits like replacing paperwork, streamlining subcontractor management, and providing transparency and improved decision making through reports and insights. One customer quotes saving 120 man days on a project through digital transformation with GeoPal.
This document discusses fibre tooling innovations from Fibre Tooling Innovations, including modular work platforms called Polemate and Pitmate for installing telecommunication equipment on poles or in pits. It also describes an upcoming fibre installation gun called the F.I.G. for blowing fibre to homes or premises up to 500 meters in distance. Additional upcoming products include an expanded range of overhead and underground products to support physical infrastructure access and a new tester for identifying fibre in microducts without cutting the duct.
The document discusses Obelisk's services for fixed line and mobile telecommunications infrastructure, including design, build, and maintenance. It provides details on their fiber to the home (FTTH) project where they have passed 40,000 homes to date and have 50,000 additional homes in build. The document outlines their design, survey, and build process for fiber networks and notes design is done to cost with a fixed price model. It discusses timescales, methodologies, and requirements for successful projects.
This document summarizes a presentation about elastic network capacity given by Matt Burley of ECI Telecom. It discusses how technological advances and trends like video streaming, cloud services, 5G, and the Internet of Things are driving an exponential need for more network bandwidth. This has led to a new era for telecommunications networks that require integrated networks that can efficiently provide dynamic capacity where and when it is needed. The presentation argues that organizations able to make their networks agile and elastic through converged transport and multi-service capabilities will be best positioned to adapt and invent the future.
The document discusses strategies for faster fibre deployment, including blown fibre ducting to lay high fibre count cables, aerial deployment from poles, using connectorised optical distribution networks to minimize splicing, and pre-configured connectorised solutions. It also covers approaches for multi-dwelling units of different scales, such as blowing fibre ducts, home-run connections, and decentralized administration models depending on the size of the MDU. MDUs can be served from local street cabinets rather than dedicated cables from central offices.
This document discusses fiber access networks and provides an overview of various components used in fiber optic networks including central offices, data centers, multiport terminals, closures/cabinets, rack mount hardware, WDM devices, multiports, drop assemblies, convergence cassettes, drop cables, hardened connectorised terminals, long span drop cable, OptiTap field installable connectors, BPEO terminals, micro point of entry, low profile wall plates, clear fibre track, clear track pathway, clear track point of entry box, and clear track hallway micromodule. The document emphasizes maximizing fiber use with WDM, enabling 5G wireless densification with convergence, speeding up and de-skilling network rollout with
1. Sumitomo Electric Industries presented on ribbon fiber technologies and how they can save time and space during fiber optic cable installation and maintenance. Ribbon fibers allow for quicker splicing since multiple fibers can be spliced at once and they take up less space in conduits than loose tube cables.
2. Installing high fiber count ribbon cables requires less conduit space and fewer installation passes compared to overlaying multiple loose tube cables. This saves on installation costs and construction challenges.
3. Sumitomo's pliable Freeform ribbon fibers are thinner than conventional ribbons, allowing for higher fiber density cables that maximize use of existing conduit infrastructure. The ribbons are also compatible with loose tube cables and provide quick splicing and recovery.
1) Regulators are starting to acknowledge that more innovative approaches to spectrum access are needed as exclusive use by mobile network operators limits utilization and investment.
2) Countries are experimenting with different spectrum sharing models between 3.4-3.8GHz to enable new local 5G networks for industrial and business use.
3) Dynamic spectrum sharing could allow a smooth transition between 4G and 5G networks using the same spectrum bands, reducing upgrade costs for mobile operators.
RADWIN provides several wireless solutions for building robust networks, including:
1) A 60GHz Terragraph mesh solution that can interconnect multiple fiber points-of-presence to increase network capacity and overcome typical millimeter wave limitations with range up to 3.6Gbps per user.
2) A hybrid solution combining 60GHz, sub-6GHz, and TV white space technologies to provide high-capacity, reliable service in different deployment scenarios.
3) A 5GHz point-to-multipoint JET PRO solution for enterprises and residents offering up to 750Mbps capacity per base station.
This document discusses Flomatik's Opportunity Analysis tool which helps communication service providers (CSPs) design scalable networks. The tool provides a high-level, data-driven view of feasibility for building networks in given areas. It outputs key metrics to help CSPs make informed, low-risk decisions around network investments and priorities. The tool consolidates multiple data sources into a single database and runs GIS algorithms to illuminate architecture, cost, and risk insights for CSPs. Reports can be generated within 2 weeks and help CSPs minimize risk, support investment decisions, and inform network build-out strategies.
Esri is a global company with 140 offices employing 20,000 professionals worldwide. They generate $1.4 billion in revenue and serve over 350,000 clients across various industries including commercial, defense, utilities, transport, telecommunications, government, public safety, and infrastructure. Location intelligence platforms for telecoms are valued at $3.3 billion by 2023 according to market research, and Esri's ArcGIS system empowers organizations through data management, analytics, and focused business solutions.
The document discusses the challenges facing Bournemouth, a city in the UK, including increasing costs and demands on services due to population growth and aging, while resources are decreasing. It proposes a "Smart Place Vision" to use technology and data to improve services delivery through collaboration. Key challenges are lack of broadband connectivity and future data costs. The document suggests tackling these challenges by partnering with industry, academics, and other public sector organizations, and by aggregating demand to attract more investment in broadband infrastructure that could open new opportunities and revenue streams to help fund services.
Digital twin cities enabled by technologies like 5G, AI, and new materials will become a reality. Industries are entering a cycle of digitization and facing huge digital opportunities. ICT systems will play more important roles in businesses, from driving efficiency to participating in decision-making. VR and AR are reshaping user experience and promoting upgrades in computing, display, and networks. "Connectivity + Computing + Cloud" is the core engine that will power the intelligent society.
Rural broadband access is essential for rural economic growth but is often inadequate due to market failures. Current UK rural broadband initiatives are fragmented and complex, driving inefficiency. A new holistic policy framework is needed that sets clear objectives, recognizes regional differences, is demand-driven, considers a range of technologies, and removes uncertainty to better support rural broadband infrastructure rollout.
- The document discusses an agenda that includes not operating as usual, demand versus supply, and constraints and initiatives.
- It notes that nomadic crews, geographic preferences, contractor demands, remuneration, alternative industry transfers, growing your own talent, and local capacity to cope will be discussed.
- The summary restates that the agenda will cover not being business as usual, demand versus supply, and constraints and initiatives.
The document outlines Fastershire's broadband strategy, listing the top local council areas in England for full fibre coverage, with East Riding of Yorkshire topping the list at 39.6%. It also notes that through Fastershire's £70 million public subsidy and 9 major contracts between 2012-2022, 145,000 premises in the region now have access to superfast broadband for the first time, with numbers projected to rise to 199,000 by 2022, 101,000 of which will have access to full fibre.
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2. Background
• Government objective: “best superfast
broadband in Europe by 2015”
• Market expected to deliver to around 70% of
country but not “final third”
• Broadband Strategy launched with £530m
Government funding to deliver:
– Superfast broadband to around 90% of the
population
– A 2 Mbps universal service commitment to
everyone
3. What is the RCBF?
• Rural Community Broadband Fund
– £20M joint DEFRA and BDUK fund
– Support communities in the final 10% wanting
more than “basic broadband”
4. RCBF & Local Broadband Plans
• RCBF extends the scope
of community
engagement Community
• Proposals should be
endorsed by
– A majority of the RCBF
premises in the target
area
– A local accountable body
(e.g. Parish Council)
– The Local Authority
5. Who Can Apply?
Community Enterprises
• E.g. Cooperatives, Companies Limited by Guarantee or
Community Interest Companies
Charities
Local Authorities
• On behalf of communities
• Includes Parish Councils
Other Local Partnerships
• Beneficiaries, not individual Communications Provider businesses
• E.g. Groups of local private businesses
6. RCBF is “superfast” only!
Taking superfast broadband further & deeper
• Extending Local Broadband Plans
• Delivering national infrastructure
• It is not to support temporary solutions
Superfast means at least 24 to 30 Mbps
• The fund is technology neutral
• Projects may choose any combination of “NGA” technologies
• Individual satellite services are excluded
• Compliance with industry standards is required
7. Where & How much?
• Support sustainable • Funding will need to be
business plans in the at least matched by
hardest areas private investment
• There is a limit of £300
per premise connected
8. Where’s the match funding?
Those who will
receive the service Community share offers and other forms of
committing to pay a community investment
connection charge
Those committing to An openly procured
receive the service Network Operator
Private family trusts
for a minimum committing funds to
period at a set cost the project
Etc, etc.
(this isn’t exhaustive!)
9. The toolkit
• Will become a living web-based resource
• Pointers to existing guidance & material
– INCA Beyond Broadband bit.ly/ulnx4d
– FttH Council Business Guide bit.ly/uHO1iB
– Erisa Broadband Portal bit.ly/uENpgc
– Rural Broadband Partnership bit.ly/vrIdOu
11. High-level Process
GO!
Full
Submission
Detailed Engineering
to RCBF
EoI to High-level Engineering
RCBF
Decision Point!
Business Planning
Demographic Analysis
Establish
12. Keys to success
• A solid business plan • Only 1 is technical
• A reliable network • Only 3 or 4 are a forte
• A basic set of services of traditional operators
• Customer care • 4 relate to your
• A local set of services community!
• Communication
• An “us feeling”
* Kees Rover’s 7-pillars
13. Who buys when
This is where This is where services
speed sells and engagement sell
Innovators Early Adopters Early Majority Late Majority Laggards
2.5% 13.5% 34% 34% 16%
Diffusion of ideas
14. Capacity & Capability
Community DIY
Enterprise
Community Investment Capacity
Concession
Partnership
Using LA
Partners Build & Benefit
Demand Aggregation
Community Capability
Do Nothing
15. #1 Demand Aggregation
• The community decides it
wishes to have more than Upside Downside
the minimum
• The community works to No additional No control
– Improve quality of the cost to over the
solution from a minimum community solution
in-fill solution to an NGA
based solution May achieve May not
– Confirm actionable NGA achieve NGA
verifiable demand in
support of the case for
more investment
With LA
Partners
16. #2 Build & Benefit
• Community is willing to
help deliver NGA Upside Downside
– E.g. civil
engineering, way-leaves
or additional funding No additional risk
Limited say in the
solution
• Community happy that
RoI is gained from Significant sweat
equity or cash
benefitting from an Will deliver NGA
with no
commercial return
improved service
• Open Access & ISPs
delivered by LA partner
With LA
Partners
17. #3 Partnership
• The community want to
raise some of the risk Upside Downside
capital & expect an
investment return
• Partners are needed to
– Provide additional
investment
– Build & operate the
network
• Open Access & ISPs
delivered by partners
• Investment and Exit plans
need to be considered
Community
Organisation
18. #4 Concession
• The community are able to
raise all the risk finance
• They have no ambition to be a Upside Downside
network operator
• A concession is offered by the
community to design, build
and operate their network
• The community must steer
strategic decisions
• Open Access &ISPs delivered
by the concession partner
• Investment and Exit plans
need to be considered
Community
Organisation
19. #5 DIY
• The community are able to
raise all of the finance Upside Downside
• They have a strong desire to
be the network operator
• The community
design, build & operate
their own network
• Open Access & Service
Providers delivered by the
community
• Investment and Exit plans
need to be considered
Community
Organisation
20. How do I apply?
Rounds EOI will require you to
• Round 1 – closed 31st demonstrate that:
January 2012 • Your are likely to be If successful, you will
Submit an Expression • Round 2 – to be within the final 10% be invited to prepare
of Interest to your announced, planned to • There is sufficient local a Full Application
local RDPE Lead open May 2012 need & demand within an agreed
• There is the capacity to timescale
deliver reasonable value
for money
21. Thank you!
Adrian Wooster
adrian@wooster.org.uk
07788 167776
Editor's Notes
RCBF supported projects are strategic NOT tactical
Some of this material is contradictory and there are gaps in publicly available informationThe material will be collated into a single source, with clear attribution to the authorsGaps will either be highlighted, requested from partners, commissioned or delivered by BDUK
Community investmentBroad view – could be true sweat equity as well as cashCommunity AmbitionThe desire of a community to be an active stakeholder in the projectAll approaches are considered equal IFThey deliver the outcome requiredPass value for money criteriaHave a community mandate
Model in test in Cumbria
Community strategic involvementIntroducing a social impact – inclusionTraditional social enterprise models may not be appropriate when large proportion of the investment is externalIt will also need to be perceived as a professional investment opportunity, whether its seeking high-network-individuals within the community or external investors. Longer term options are numerous – refinance by the European Investment Bank or a trade sale, for exampleThere is on reason why the partner couldn’t be the LA partner
There is no reason why the concession couldn’t be taken by the LA partner – a community NYnet.Being built and run by specialists, possibly as part of a group of concessions, exit strategies are numerous including trade sale to the concession owner or to a third party network operator.
The community will need to demonstrate they understand what this entails, and that they are in a position to take long-term strategic decisionsSecuring service providers will be very challenging for networks smaller then Digital Region!Proving sufficient quality to provide confidence to the health service for tele-health, for example, will be very hardExit strategies are challenging – trade sale will require substantial due diligence for what may be perceived as a small increase in customer-base.These decisions will affect community members for possible another generation – 20 years!