This document summarizes a presentation on public service media (PSM) during the digital transition. It outlines several hypotheses about PSM funding and governance, including commercialization leading to justification problems, declining audiences for PSM genres, and threats to independence from political interference in negotiations. The document analyzes data from EBU countries showing slight increases in public funding from 2005-2010 and varying audience losses for PSB TV. It also discusses funding models from case studies and implications for radio from lessons of television, concluding that the digital transition presents challenges but no single roadmap, and more research is still needed.
The document discusses the evolution of universal service policy in the United States from its origins in the early 20th century aimed at telephone availability to the current focus on broadband deployment and adoption. It notes the high costs of achieving universal telephone service and calls for reforming universal service policy according to economic principles to more cost-effectively expand broadband access, especially in rural areas. Key goals include reorienting funds from narrowband to broadband and using incentives and targeted assistance to minimize costs and address constraints to broadband deployment and consumer adoption.
This document discusses alternatives to government-run broadband networks and analyzes why municipal broadband projects often fail. It argues that private sector companies operating in a competitive environment can more efficiently meet customer needs and respond to market changes. Rather than investing taxpayer money in government broadband operations, local governments should make private sector broadband expansion more attractive by reducing fees and regulations like franchise fees and pole attachment costs that were established during the monopoly era. The emergence of Google Fiber is pushing some cities to reform these types of policies to attract broadband investment from all providers, not just Google.
This document summarizes an update on the Ultra Connected Cities Seminar. It discusses the origins and objectives of the Urban Broadband Fund, which aims to encourage ubiquitous high-speed broadband provision and take-up in UK cities. It outlines the responses received during consultations with suppliers on various broadband deployment models. It also discusses the challenges around obtaining state aid approval for connection voucher schemes from the European Commission, and the steps being taken to re-scope city broadband plans and the program to address these challenges.
1. Public funding for broadband networks is needed to promote economic and social development since individual private investors may not invest due to market failures and equity concerns.
2. State aid for broadband must promote competition, avoid creating local monopolies, and accelerate rollout of next generation access (NGA) networks to underserved areas within 3 years.
3. Public authorities can promote broadband deployment through non-aid administrative measures or by financing open access networks if commercial operators do not have adequate plans.
The document discusses Japan's net neutrality policies and future challenges. It outlines Japan's initial light-touch regulatory approach but notes this approach is becoming difficult to sustain as competition decreases. Four main challenges are identified: restoring mobile market competition, responding to increasing MNO oligopolization, reconciling competition and price policies, and controlling online platform behavior. The document proposes collecting consumer data and public input to inform policy. It also suggests increasing monitoring of dominant operators and promoting competition in both network and online platform layers.
This document summarizes a presentation on public service media (PSM) during the digital transition. It outlines several hypotheses about PSM funding and governance, including commercialization leading to justification problems, declining audiences for PSM genres, and threats to independence from political interference in negotiations. The document analyzes data from EBU countries showing slight increases in public funding from 2005-2010 and varying audience losses for PSB TV. It also discusses funding models from case studies and implications for radio from lessons of television, concluding that the digital transition presents challenges but no single roadmap, and more research is still needed.
The document discusses the evolution of universal service policy in the United States from its origins in the early 20th century aimed at telephone availability to the current focus on broadband deployment and adoption. It notes the high costs of achieving universal telephone service and calls for reforming universal service policy according to economic principles to more cost-effectively expand broadband access, especially in rural areas. Key goals include reorienting funds from narrowband to broadband and using incentives and targeted assistance to minimize costs and address constraints to broadband deployment and consumer adoption.
This document discusses alternatives to government-run broadband networks and analyzes why municipal broadband projects often fail. It argues that private sector companies operating in a competitive environment can more efficiently meet customer needs and respond to market changes. Rather than investing taxpayer money in government broadband operations, local governments should make private sector broadband expansion more attractive by reducing fees and regulations like franchise fees and pole attachment costs that were established during the monopoly era. The emergence of Google Fiber is pushing some cities to reform these types of policies to attract broadband investment from all providers, not just Google.
This document summarizes an update on the Ultra Connected Cities Seminar. It discusses the origins and objectives of the Urban Broadband Fund, which aims to encourage ubiquitous high-speed broadband provision and take-up in UK cities. It outlines the responses received during consultations with suppliers on various broadband deployment models. It also discusses the challenges around obtaining state aid approval for connection voucher schemes from the European Commission, and the steps being taken to re-scope city broadband plans and the program to address these challenges.
1. Public funding for broadband networks is needed to promote economic and social development since individual private investors may not invest due to market failures and equity concerns.
2. State aid for broadband must promote competition, avoid creating local monopolies, and accelerate rollout of next generation access (NGA) networks to underserved areas within 3 years.
3. Public authorities can promote broadband deployment through non-aid administrative measures or by financing open access networks if commercial operators do not have adequate plans.
The document discusses Japan's net neutrality policies and future challenges. It outlines Japan's initial light-touch regulatory approach but notes this approach is becoming difficult to sustain as competition decreases. Four main challenges are identified: restoring mobile market competition, responding to increasing MNO oligopolization, reconciling competition and price policies, and controlling online platform behavior. The document proposes collecting consumer data and public input to inform policy. It also suggests increasing monitoring of dominant operators and promoting competition in both network and online platform layers.
There is a growing need for infrastructure sharing in Africa to meet increasing demand for mobile connectivity as populations and usage grow rapidly. Traditional approaches where each mobile operator builds and maintains their own towers is inefficient and costly. The independent tower company (TowerCo) model provides the highest level of efficiencies by consolidating infrastructure ownership and maintenance under a single entity, reducing costs for operators through infrastructure sharing, and generating capital that can be reinvested in expanding coverage. TowerCos focus on maximizing infrastructure utilization through active marketing and service level agreements to improve quality of service at lower cost compared to alternatives where operators maintain independent tower networks.
The document summarizes a presentation given on online platforms and the European Commission's Digital Single Market (DSM) strategy. It discusses definitions of online platforms and different types of online services. It also outlines the Commission's proposed approach to online platforms, which includes maintaining the existing intermediary liability regime, ensuring a level playing field for comparable digital services, and encouraging self-regulation by online platforms to address issues like illegal or harmful content.
Improving the Thai Television Sector in the face of ASEAN Economic CommunityTRPC Pte Ltd
TRPC Director Professor John Ure's presentation at a special seminar and focus group on “Improving Thai Television Sector in the face of ASEAN Economic Community”, held 27 March 2015 at the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Bangkok, Thailand.
The document discusses how to foster broadband internet development in Africa. It outlines that broadband infrastructure is key to digital transformation but connectivity in Africa currently lags. It recommends developing a digital policy that establishes an enabling regulatory framework, fosters infrastructure investment through incentives and fair competition, promotes affordability, utilizes cost-effective solutions, and boosts local content development.
Presentation for the Introduction to Media Management at Keio Media Design Master Course
Group work with: Gustavo Dore, Wei Liang, Rune Buick, Kim Doyun
Anastacio Ramos, Director International Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Verizon in the USA argues that broadband drives economic growth but there are significant policy issues raised by convergence
Economic and social impact of broadband accessPrayukth K V
Fixed and mobile broadband, as well as digitization, can have economic, social, and political impacts. Economically, they may contribute to GDP growth and job creation through their infrastructure effects, productivity and efficiency effects, and new services effects. Socially, they may improve access to information, education, healthcare, and social connections. Politically, they may increase transparency, civic participation, and administrative efficiency. The impacts depend on factors like levels of adoption, affordability, reliability, and usage.
Yesterday, we had a webinar entitled on "Do's and Don'ts of Collaborative Regulation (G5) in Smart Cities". regarding to VUCA environment of smart cities services world market, we need more focused on collaborative regulation or 5th generation regulation (G5) to improve quality of life (QoL) for all people and businesses. G5 is driven by leadership, incentive and reward rather than by command and control schemes. without G5, governance bodies increase risks of investment and decrease rate of citizen engagement. also potential and promised impact of smart cities will not be realized. maybe for reaching digital transformation, G5 is more important than 5G!
TRPC director Dr. John Ure's presented on "Preparing for tomorrow: Regulation in a data-drive connected world" at Session 2: "The changing rules of the game" at the Inaugural ICT Regulators' Leadership Retreat, that took place in Singapore from 18 to 20 March 2015, organized by the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA).
Convergence is occurring steadily in Ghana's media and telecommunications sectors. The mobile telephony sector has seen the greatest impact of convergence due to intense competition to attract and retain customers. Print and broadcast media organizations are using the internet as additional platforms, and more radio stations are using the internet for secondary broadcasting. Mobile users can send photos and messages, download ringtones, play games, and browse the internet using their phones. However, the different sectors are still regulated separately. While the government aims to promote a technology-neutral regulatory framework, there is debate around convergence challenges like regulating voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
Broadband Ecosystem Development and the Facets of a Digital EconomyBenjz Sevilla
Voice communications evolved to data quite rapidly in recent years that several deployment mechanisms and investment platforms have been antiquated. Weighing the benefits of Universal Service Fund (USF), it is likened that broadband ecosystem development be anchored on establishing a digital economy. Leveraging infostructures as key enabler for growth, the USF framework is put on spotlight as to whether strategies need to be reviewed, updated or shelved. Thus, the information and communications technology (ICT) landscape provides an executive view on the challenges of employing USF and how enabling telecommunications policies magnify economic opportunities of a nation in focus.
The document discusses elements that should be included in a local digital strategy to address gaps in broadband and fiber connectivity. It outlines key topics a strategy should cover like mapping current coverage, stimulating demand, coordinating planning and permitting processes, reusing infrastructure assets, and setting goals for near-universal fiber coverage. Success is defined as securing a future-proof fiber network for 50 years that stimulates competition and supports economic growth through better connectivity. The document promotes a multi-disciplinary team approach to strategy development and notes the tools and experience the firm can provide.
Community/Individual partnership in Rural Mobile Coverage in Nigeria as a Pan...Mahmud Ibrahim
Communities and wealthy individuals in rural Nigeria should be empowered to partner with mobile network operators (MNOs) to expand rural mobile coverage through various models. This could help drive broadband penetration in rural areas. While MNOs are primarily interested in revenue, security, and fees when deploying networks, community partnerships could help through models like build-operate-transfer (BOT). Literature shows community networks effectively expand connectivity and socioeconomic benefits in other places. Government policies should facilitate partnerships by streamlining processes, engaging communities, and replicating successful models nationally. Involving communities could enhance infrastructure ownership and security while reducing deployment costs and risks for MNOs.
Day 2 C2C - USAASA Engaging Africa's YouthMyles Freedman
Lumko Mtimde, CEO of USAASA, presented on engaging Africa's youth through digital opportunities. The presentation outlined USAASA's legislative mandate to promote universal access and service. It discussed national policies like the NDP, New Growth Path, and SIP 15 that aim to expand ICT infrastructure and access. The presentation noted youth face high unemployment and described how ICTs can create jobs in sectors like agriculture, health, and offshore services. It explained South Africa's SA Connect strategy to improve broadband accessibility and affordability. The presentation concluded by describing USAASA's initiatives to provide digital skills training and integrate ICTs in education to develop youth for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the digital economy.
The document discusses lessons from different Asian countries' approaches to increasing broadband penetration. It analyzes Korea's subsidy-driven approach, Hong Kong's market-led approach, and Sri Lanka's mixed approach. Key decisions for countries include choosing between subsidy-driven vs market-driven models and organic vs programmatic policymaking. The appropriate solution depends on a country's institutional context and ability to effectively implement policies.
This document summarizes business models that municipalities can pursue to improve broadband access, including maintaining the status quo, private ownership, and publicly owned networks. It describes how municipalities sometimes leverage their roles as users, rule-makers, financiers, infrastructure developers, and operators to negotiate with private internet service providers or build their own networks. The document provides examples of municipalities that have successfully worked with companies like Google and AT&T or taken on network ownership themselves to bring faster, more affordable broadband to their communities.
This document discusses two key issues related to media plurality and regulatory independence: 1) Specific concerns raised by the proposed merger of BSkyB and NewsCorp and 2) General concerns regarding the formulation and operation of the media plurality provisions in the Enterprise Act 2002. It analyzes factors like diversity of voices, multiplicity of speakers, market concentration using the Hirschmann-Herfindahl Index, and the need for regulatory independence. The document questions how media plurality should be defined and assessed in different contexts like news versus other genres and platforms like print, broadcast and internet.
Next Generation National Broadband Network development - A ppp for an open ac...Mohamed Bouanane
As many countries seek to introduce greater competition there may be valuable lessons to be drawn from applying open access policies to next generation broadband infrastructure with partial public ownership or financed by utilities (e.g. backbone fibre associated with transport or electricity grids). Therefore, governments and regulators need to consider such policies – especially where there is insufficient competition – along with a public-private partnership to enhance capacity; speed, QoS and decrease costs so that the entire economy can continue to fully leverage its potential.
This document outlines the research areas and methods of an ICT policy research group. The key thematic areas they examine are media policy and regulation, telecom policy and regulation, eGovernance policy, and innovation policy. Their methods include benchmarking and comparative analysis, policy assessment and evaluation, and foresight studies. Specific projects mentioned include studies of public service broadcasting, digital switchover, wireless city networks, e-government services, quality of experience in telecom regulation, and analyzing open innovation platforms.
This document outlines South Africa's national broadband policy, called South Africa Connect. The policy aims to achieve universal access to affordable, reliable broadband by 2030. It recognizes that broadband access is currently poor in South Africa compared to other countries and acts as a barrier to economic growth. The policy establishes a four-pronged strategy to close the broadband access gap through both supply-side and demand-side interventions. It creates a framework to mobilize public and private sectors to connect South Africans and integrate South Africa into the digital world.
New Commission State as Anchor Client finalKarin Ahl
The document discusses the need for governments to act as anchor clients for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks to facilitate widespread deployment and realize significant economic and social benefits. Public funding of FTTH networks is justified given benefits like remote work and telehealth that save costs and improve services. Studies show users increase their usage of broadband-enabled applications like education, healthcare, and government services over FTTH. The document recommends that governments define credible national plans to mitigate investor risk and make FTTH networks enablers of business, while ensuring public funding does not distort private investment.
There is a growing need for infrastructure sharing in Africa to meet increasing demand for mobile connectivity as populations and usage grow rapidly. Traditional approaches where each mobile operator builds and maintains their own towers is inefficient and costly. The independent tower company (TowerCo) model provides the highest level of efficiencies by consolidating infrastructure ownership and maintenance under a single entity, reducing costs for operators through infrastructure sharing, and generating capital that can be reinvested in expanding coverage. TowerCos focus on maximizing infrastructure utilization through active marketing and service level agreements to improve quality of service at lower cost compared to alternatives where operators maintain independent tower networks.
The document summarizes a presentation given on online platforms and the European Commission's Digital Single Market (DSM) strategy. It discusses definitions of online platforms and different types of online services. It also outlines the Commission's proposed approach to online platforms, which includes maintaining the existing intermediary liability regime, ensuring a level playing field for comparable digital services, and encouraging self-regulation by online platforms to address issues like illegal or harmful content.
Improving the Thai Television Sector in the face of ASEAN Economic CommunityTRPC Pte Ltd
TRPC Director Professor John Ure's presentation at a special seminar and focus group on “Improving Thai Television Sector in the face of ASEAN Economic Community”, held 27 March 2015 at the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Bangkok, Thailand.
The document discusses how to foster broadband internet development in Africa. It outlines that broadband infrastructure is key to digital transformation but connectivity in Africa currently lags. It recommends developing a digital policy that establishes an enabling regulatory framework, fosters infrastructure investment through incentives and fair competition, promotes affordability, utilizes cost-effective solutions, and boosts local content development.
Presentation for the Introduction to Media Management at Keio Media Design Master Course
Group work with: Gustavo Dore, Wei Liang, Rune Buick, Kim Doyun
Anastacio Ramos, Director International Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Verizon in the USA argues that broadband drives economic growth but there are significant policy issues raised by convergence
Economic and social impact of broadband accessPrayukth K V
Fixed and mobile broadband, as well as digitization, can have economic, social, and political impacts. Economically, they may contribute to GDP growth and job creation through their infrastructure effects, productivity and efficiency effects, and new services effects. Socially, they may improve access to information, education, healthcare, and social connections. Politically, they may increase transparency, civic participation, and administrative efficiency. The impacts depend on factors like levels of adoption, affordability, reliability, and usage.
Yesterday, we had a webinar entitled on "Do's and Don'ts of Collaborative Regulation (G5) in Smart Cities". regarding to VUCA environment of smart cities services world market, we need more focused on collaborative regulation or 5th generation regulation (G5) to improve quality of life (QoL) for all people and businesses. G5 is driven by leadership, incentive and reward rather than by command and control schemes. without G5, governance bodies increase risks of investment and decrease rate of citizen engagement. also potential and promised impact of smart cities will not be realized. maybe for reaching digital transformation, G5 is more important than 5G!
TRPC director Dr. John Ure's presented on "Preparing for tomorrow: Regulation in a data-drive connected world" at Session 2: "The changing rules of the game" at the Inaugural ICT Regulators' Leadership Retreat, that took place in Singapore from 18 to 20 March 2015, organized by the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA).
Convergence is occurring steadily in Ghana's media and telecommunications sectors. The mobile telephony sector has seen the greatest impact of convergence due to intense competition to attract and retain customers. Print and broadcast media organizations are using the internet as additional platforms, and more radio stations are using the internet for secondary broadcasting. Mobile users can send photos and messages, download ringtones, play games, and browse the internet using their phones. However, the different sectors are still regulated separately. While the government aims to promote a technology-neutral regulatory framework, there is debate around convergence challenges like regulating voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
Broadband Ecosystem Development and the Facets of a Digital EconomyBenjz Sevilla
Voice communications evolved to data quite rapidly in recent years that several deployment mechanisms and investment platforms have been antiquated. Weighing the benefits of Universal Service Fund (USF), it is likened that broadband ecosystem development be anchored on establishing a digital economy. Leveraging infostructures as key enabler for growth, the USF framework is put on spotlight as to whether strategies need to be reviewed, updated or shelved. Thus, the information and communications technology (ICT) landscape provides an executive view on the challenges of employing USF and how enabling telecommunications policies magnify economic opportunities of a nation in focus.
The document discusses elements that should be included in a local digital strategy to address gaps in broadband and fiber connectivity. It outlines key topics a strategy should cover like mapping current coverage, stimulating demand, coordinating planning and permitting processes, reusing infrastructure assets, and setting goals for near-universal fiber coverage. Success is defined as securing a future-proof fiber network for 50 years that stimulates competition and supports economic growth through better connectivity. The document promotes a multi-disciplinary team approach to strategy development and notes the tools and experience the firm can provide.
Community/Individual partnership in Rural Mobile Coverage in Nigeria as a Pan...Mahmud Ibrahim
Communities and wealthy individuals in rural Nigeria should be empowered to partner with mobile network operators (MNOs) to expand rural mobile coverage through various models. This could help drive broadband penetration in rural areas. While MNOs are primarily interested in revenue, security, and fees when deploying networks, community partnerships could help through models like build-operate-transfer (BOT). Literature shows community networks effectively expand connectivity and socioeconomic benefits in other places. Government policies should facilitate partnerships by streamlining processes, engaging communities, and replicating successful models nationally. Involving communities could enhance infrastructure ownership and security while reducing deployment costs and risks for MNOs.
Day 2 C2C - USAASA Engaging Africa's YouthMyles Freedman
Lumko Mtimde, CEO of USAASA, presented on engaging Africa's youth through digital opportunities. The presentation outlined USAASA's legislative mandate to promote universal access and service. It discussed national policies like the NDP, New Growth Path, and SIP 15 that aim to expand ICT infrastructure and access. The presentation noted youth face high unemployment and described how ICTs can create jobs in sectors like agriculture, health, and offshore services. It explained South Africa's SA Connect strategy to improve broadband accessibility and affordability. The presentation concluded by describing USAASA's initiatives to provide digital skills training and integrate ICTs in education to develop youth for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the digital economy.
The document discusses lessons from different Asian countries' approaches to increasing broadband penetration. It analyzes Korea's subsidy-driven approach, Hong Kong's market-led approach, and Sri Lanka's mixed approach. Key decisions for countries include choosing between subsidy-driven vs market-driven models and organic vs programmatic policymaking. The appropriate solution depends on a country's institutional context and ability to effectively implement policies.
This document summarizes business models that municipalities can pursue to improve broadband access, including maintaining the status quo, private ownership, and publicly owned networks. It describes how municipalities sometimes leverage their roles as users, rule-makers, financiers, infrastructure developers, and operators to negotiate with private internet service providers or build their own networks. The document provides examples of municipalities that have successfully worked with companies like Google and AT&T or taken on network ownership themselves to bring faster, more affordable broadband to their communities.
This document discusses two key issues related to media plurality and regulatory independence: 1) Specific concerns raised by the proposed merger of BSkyB and NewsCorp and 2) General concerns regarding the formulation and operation of the media plurality provisions in the Enterprise Act 2002. It analyzes factors like diversity of voices, multiplicity of speakers, market concentration using the Hirschmann-Herfindahl Index, and the need for regulatory independence. The document questions how media plurality should be defined and assessed in different contexts like news versus other genres and platforms like print, broadcast and internet.
Next Generation National Broadband Network development - A ppp for an open ac...Mohamed Bouanane
As many countries seek to introduce greater competition there may be valuable lessons to be drawn from applying open access policies to next generation broadband infrastructure with partial public ownership or financed by utilities (e.g. backbone fibre associated with transport or electricity grids). Therefore, governments and regulators need to consider such policies – especially where there is insufficient competition – along with a public-private partnership to enhance capacity; speed, QoS and decrease costs so that the entire economy can continue to fully leverage its potential.
This document outlines the research areas and methods of an ICT policy research group. The key thematic areas they examine are media policy and regulation, telecom policy and regulation, eGovernance policy, and innovation policy. Their methods include benchmarking and comparative analysis, policy assessment and evaluation, and foresight studies. Specific projects mentioned include studies of public service broadcasting, digital switchover, wireless city networks, e-government services, quality of experience in telecom regulation, and analyzing open innovation platforms.
This document outlines South Africa's national broadband policy, called South Africa Connect. The policy aims to achieve universal access to affordable, reliable broadband by 2030. It recognizes that broadband access is currently poor in South Africa compared to other countries and acts as a barrier to economic growth. The policy establishes a four-pronged strategy to close the broadband access gap through both supply-side and demand-side interventions. It creates a framework to mobilize public and private sectors to connect South Africans and integrate South Africa into the digital world.
New Commission State as Anchor Client finalKarin Ahl
The document discusses the need for governments to act as anchor clients for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks to facilitate widespread deployment and realize significant economic and social benefits. Public funding of FTTH networks is justified given benefits like remote work and telehealth that save costs and improve services. Studies show users increase their usage of broadband-enabled applications like education, healthcare, and government services over FTTH. The document recommends that governments define credible national plans to mitigate investor risk and make FTTH networks enablers of business, while ensuring public funding does not distort private investment.
A Business Model For Municipal FTTH B Networks The Case Of Rural GreeceSharon Collins
This document proposes a business model for municipal FTTH/B networks in rural Greece and discusses international experiences with municipal broadband networks. It reviews three models of municipal involvement - passive infrastructure, carrier's carrier, and single provider. Many successful international projects follow an open access model where the municipality builds and owns the passive infrastructure and leases it to private operators. The proposed Greek model adopts a passive infrastructure approach to promote fair competition among telecom providers and bring social and economic benefits to local communities.
1. Universal access and service aims to provide publicly shared or individual access to telecommunications services. It is funded through a variety of means including industry levies, public-private partnerships, and universal access funds.
2. Technology changes have lowered costs and expanded what services should be included in universal access, such as broadband and internet access now. Countries are taking more ambitious universal access goals as a result.
3. Providing universal access helps stimulate economic and social development through widespread communication access, but non-commercial and rural areas still require subsidies or alternative approaches to achieve universal goals.
The relative utility approach for stimulating ICT acceptance: profiling the n...ePractice.eu
Authors: Pieter Verdegem and Verhoest Pascal
As more people are online, it becomes more likely that the remaining fraction of non-adopters is either hard to convince, under-skilled or simply lacking the financial resources to afford a connection. In view of this problem, this paper proposes a policy approach to increase personal computer and internet acceptance in collaboration with the industry.
This document discusses establishing a framework for mobile government (m-government). It begins by defining m-government and how it differs from e-government by enabling a more mobile relationship between government and citizens. It then discusses the origins and context of the OECD's work in this area, focusing on increasing agility, ubiquity and responsiveness of public services. The document outlines prerequisites for m-government, including key challenges, and discusses who benefits and the OECD's role in helping formulate effective policies.
Unlocking Rural Mobile Coverage -Regulator´s duty & MNO´s social responsibilityAntonino Galo
Speaking of mobile coverage there are areas that are underserve for many factors like low rate population, low revenue compare to network deploy investment, geographical access, etc., this means a good portion of low income population is out of “reach” without the new opportunities brought by mobile technologies and ICT.
Since mobile technology helps to increase the country´s GDP, Regulators has to enforce rural network deployment, so rural population get new services and have the opportunity to make business through mobile technologies & ICT platforms.
Regulator have to:
1. Establish the necessary legal framework to incentive MNOs to invest on rural coverage extension.
2. Develop & Manage effectively national plans for rural coverage which MNOs must accomplish as part of licensing grant.
3. Play active roles together with MNOs to develop strategies and new model business to ensure a good cost effective deployment of rural coverage networks and future national broadband plans for the required spectrum.
Presentación de Martha García-Murillo en el taller "El rol del Estado en la promoción de la banda ancha" para DIRSI. Lima, 19 de mayo de 2011.
Martha García-Murillo's presentation at the workshop "The role of the state in the promotion of the broadband" for DIRSI. Lima, May 19th 2011.
Broadcasting To Broadband Culture And Commerce In A Digital Media Ecosystem F...hennessy4408
This document discusses issues related to Canada's digital media ecosystem and policy. It argues that competition has shifted to the "edge of the network", making top-down regulation less effective. It calls for a holistic digital media policy that harnesses opportunities in infrastructure, skills development, software/IP, while ensuring open access and respecting intellectual property rights. The document stresses that advanced wireless and wireline networks are critical infrastructure for Canada's economic and cultural well-being, and billions in investment are needed to upgrade these networks. However, regulation that dampens investment or taxes infrastructure providers will negatively impact the buildout of broadband networks across Canada.
Fiber broadband providers are replicating historical redlining practices by selectively deploying new high-speed infrastructure based on neighborhood wealth and demand, ignoring low-income and minority communities. Companies claim their "demand model" makes gigabit services financially viable, but it results in an uneven patchwork and risks exacerbating the digital divide. Advocates argue oversight is needed to ensure equitable access to emerging broadband technologies for all citizens.
Culture and Commerce in a Digital Media Ecosystemnextmediaevents
This document discusses issues related to developing a digital media ecosystem in Canada. It argues that competition has shifted to the "edge of the network", making top-down regulation less effective. It states that we need a holistic policy approach to address challenges and opportunities in broadband, digital media, and intellectual property. The document also argues that advanced wireless and wireline networks are critical infrastructure for Canada's economic and cultural well-being, and that billions in investment are needed to upgrade these networks.
Ict and telecommunications sectoral transformation and public policy agenda -...ACORN-REDECOM
This paper offers insights for the elaboration of public policy to promote the development of telecommunications services in
Brazil, by means of a broad summary of where it interfaces with different sectoral dimensions and a discussion at what level
it is aligned to the evolution of telecommunications services. The analysis is based on the sectoral system of innovation
approach, with the sector decomposed in three dimensions that coevolve: (i) science and technology fields; (ii) users, demand
and applications; and (iii) actors, networks and institutions. It begins with an analysis of technological – convergence – and
institutional – commercial and regulatory liberalization – transformations and its impacts on the public policy framework
developed then. Following that, the analysis turns to forecasting each dimension, in order to identify future evolution
perspectives for a set of variables. Finally, the prospective vision is compared to the current public policy framework. It is
expected from this analysis the verification of at what level this agenda is aligned to what it is foreseen as the future of this
sector and in which points tensions arise.
Access to the Internet has greatly expanded and the focus should now be on the willingness and ability of citizens to use it for productive purposes. The digital divide is now an issue that goes beyond the access gap, but also to be broadened to include underpinning divides, such as quality of access—the speed—and the ability to use it, if efforts to close the gap are to create real benefits. Our latest report Redefining Digital Divide reconsidered the nature of the digital divide and examined the strategies to overcome it in different countries. Download the full report on http://bit.ly/1a2p1iG
E. Bryan - Penetration Of ICTs Within The Caribbean RegionEmerson Bryan
Penetration of ICTs within the Caribbean Region
The document discusses the increasing penetration and importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) within the Caribbean region. ICTs now provide up-to-the-minute information on disasters through cell phones and websites. Most governments are exploring how to maximize ICTs to increase productivity and participation. While ICT access and skills are still lacking, countries and regional organizations are working to bridge the digital divide through initiatives that expand infrastructure, develop e-government services, and increase computer literacy.
Response to DCMS Digital Communications Infrastructure Strategy consultationMartin Geddes
This document is a joint response of Predictable Network Solutions Ltd and Martin Geddes Consulting Ltd to the UK’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) consultation on Digital Communications Infrastructure Strategy.
This document discusses increasing online government services and the challenges this presents for older generations who are less likely to use the internet. Some key points:
1) While internet usage is rising, 60% of over-65s and 80% of over-80s do not currently use the internet. Many older people feel unable to keep up but want to learn.
2) Local governments expect internet use for services to increase but over 70% of older people would still prefer in-person or phone services even if more went online.
3) Barriers for older people going online include lack of skills, fear of the unknown, security concerns, and preference for social interaction. Access, training, and technical support are
The document summarizes a proposed research study assessing spatial and inter-sectoral divergence in the use of ICT in poverty alleviation in Tanzania. The study will use longitudinal data from 2005-2010 to analyze ICT use, income levels, and poverty trends across regions and sectors in Tanzania. It will assess the magnitude of differences in ICT use, identify factors influencing those differences, and evaluate the effects on poverty reduction efforts. The expected outcomes include policy recommendations and a report on integrating ICT use across spatial and sectoral divides to promote more balanced development and poverty reduction.
The document discusses the transformation of career services in the context of new and emerging markets. It explores public, private, and social enterprise arrangements for career services and assesses how current policies may influence individual career choices and learning. The document also examines themes around the changing landscape, drivers, enablers, barriers to transformation, and implications for future delivery models and governments.
This document analyzes a strategy to deploy mobile communications services in isolated communities in developing countries with less than 1,000 inhabitants. It discusses a pilot project in 6 Peruvian Amazon communities that combined low-cost technologies and a business model for Small Rural Operators (SROs). The pilot showed that SROs can profitably offer 3G services in small, isolated communities when using existing infrastructure, femtocell access points, and WiFi backhaul links. With public support and agreements with mobile network operators, the SRO model provides a feasible approach to expanding connectivity to unserved rural areas.
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The WRC-12 conference achieved several important outcomes related to allocating additional spectrum for mobile broadband services globally. It agreed to study using the 700MHz band for both broadcasting and mobile services on a co-primary basis. This sets the stage for a potential "second digital dividend" in Europe that would allow more spectrum to be reallocated from broadcasting to mobile. However, implementing such a reallocation will be technically challenging and raises concerns from European broadcasters. The conference also addressed issues around satellite spectrum and regulations to curb satellite signal jamming. Overall, WRC-12 moved processes forward to study critical spectrum needs for the continued growth of mobile networks, but left many implementation details to be resolved.
The earthquake and tsunami to devastate northeastern Japan in March 2011 remains the world's natural disaster to hit a developed country to date. As part of the recovery, enormous effort has been focussed on rebuilding the communications networks involved. For the first time in English, a comprehensive article is available detailing many behind the scenes aspects and many interviews with the leading players in the communications recovery. The scale of this disaster recovery effort and preparations and protection pose major questions not merely for technology but also for public policy and regulation globally. The article was published in December 2011 in Intermedia, the world's most influential journal focussing on digital media policy and regulation. Intermedia is published by the International Institute of Communications. IIC is a global membership, independent, non profit body focussing on critical issues in media and telecom policy worldwide. The article was written by Stephen McClelland, Intermedia Editor in Chief.
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BEREC was established in January 2010 to replace the ERG and facilitate greater cooperation among EU telecom regulators, with key roles including providing opinions to the European Commission, promoting regulatory harmonization, and assisting national regulators in areas such as cross-border disputes. BEREC will operate through a Board of Regulators and permanent Office to carry out tasks outlined in the EU's telecom directives.
The document discusses challenges facing competition policy and regulation in the telecommunications sector due to increasing traffic, stagnating revenues, and the need to expand network capacity. It argues that policy should focus on enabling consumer choice and access to services rather than specific platforms. Regulatory structures need to capture ongoing transformations and changing market definitions based on consumer experience rather than technology. Fragmentation in Europe's telecom industry may disadvantage long-term development of infrastructure and services compared to larger markets like the US.
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Daniel Arias of Telefonica Internacional argues that Latin America is a major success story in telecom and currently undergoing revolutionary progress in both fixed and mobile broadband in terms of deployment and penetration. Content is increasingly becoming available driven by many creative cultural reasons in Latin America and the Hispanic approach. Governments have been active in setting national broadband policies - and countries such as Brazil and Chile have placed substantial emphasis on these - but he points out broadband success will continue to come from a competitive private sector environment and although there is a role for government intervention it should be limited to those areas beyond the reach of the private sector.
Paul Kenefick, Vice President at Alcatel-Lucent in the US, says that all available analysis projects massive growth in broadband services, particularly in mobile broadband, but that users will continually be seeking more as third party content and applications also booms. The communications industry is moving fundamentally from a service provider-centric model to a user-centric model. The US needs coherent broadband policymaking that will drive sustainable private sector activity but analyses need to look beyond simple penetration levels into other factors. International comparisons are also relevant.
The document discusses visions for broadband communications after 2010, noting that global ubiquitous mobile broadband will be enabled by technologies like HSPA Plus and LTE. It states that planned rural broadband initiatives in Canada and the US will likely be obsolete, as mobile wireless will compete directly with fixed broadband. It also notes that broadband metrics will become more complicated, and that sound policy should be based on sound metrics that accurately capture broadband access and usage.
Taylor Reynolds, a specialist analyst at OECD, argues that broadband is a once in a lifetime development for society, and a once in a generation upgrade, akin to the deployment of electricity. He points out against this background that competition forces have served the wider objectives of national broadband policies in terms of consumer-friendly pricing and ever higher speeds (particularly seen in the clear disappearance of broadband speed capping practices) around the world well.
James Speta of the North Western University School of Law argues that in the future, we face an effective reality of unlimited video channels. Media regulation will be therefore complex as traditional media regulation affected content indirectly by regulating market structure but the unlimited channel scenario suggests that this will be less effective because unlimited channels will reduce the market structure effect. This has significant implications for subsidy policies in content creation and distribution. Subsidies may still be needed if non-economic goals are important but the outcome may well be to reduce the politics of subsidies.
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Carlos Lopez Blanco of Telefonica discusses a re-evaluation of "convergence" which has promised much but delivered little. Broadband must be seen as the key provision in convergence whilst policymakers need to overcome real challenges including a consistent enforcement of net neutrality principles, a strengthening of consumer trust and control and an alignment of international policy in data privacy and processing.
Reinhald Krueger of the European Commission summarizes the complex transition to a future regulatory environment in communications. Europe's new legislative package includes the provision for independent regulators, reinforced oversight, a fundamental transition to a competition-law only regime, a functional separation remedy and a specific EU body - BEREC. Increased regulatory consistency, more work on access products, and changes to broadband market regulation are also on the horizon.
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