The document discusses the key elements of a broadband ecosystem including investment, infrastructure, services, market players, and regulatory frameworks. It raises issues around who will invest in broadband networks and whether supply and demand can be properly profiled. Questions are also posed about what customers will purchase, whether any "killer apps" could drive market success, and how regulation can help or hinder an ecosystem's growth through approaches like regulatory forbearance. The document concludes with an invitation for 10-minute presentations on these topics from a discussion panel and audience questions.

1. Broadband Regulation and EcosystemWilliam FaganDoha25 May 2011

2. Elements of EcosystemInvestmentPhysical elements- network and spectrumServices and ‘content’Market- suppliers and customersRegulatory and legal frameworkOther ‘external’ elements including international connectivity and indoor wiringNational Economic Objectives

3. Issues Surrounding EcosystemWho can or will or should invest ?‘Build it and they shall come’Supply versus demand profilingMarket developmentWhat will customers buy – connectivity or content or both?Are there any ‘killer apps’ that will make the make the market succeed?

4. Issues for Regulation and EcosystemCan ‘good regulation’ help to achieve a successful ecosystem?Can ‘bad regulation’ prevent the growth of a successful ecosystem?Elements of ‘good regulation’ – regulatory forbearance - Ex ante- Ex post elements- ensuring available capacity as regards spectrum and fixed elementsShould Governments get involved and in what circumstances and in what respects – such as in the event of a ‘market failure’ in achieving national economic objectives ?

5. Any Other Issues?10 minute presentationsDiscussion PanelQuestions from audience