subject: Does Government Have A Role In Next-generation Access?-aarkstore Enterprise [print this page] Governments and telcos around the world are pumping funds into stimulus packages to increase broadband penetration. However, past experience demonstrates that there are more effective ways in which governments can encourage next-generation access (NGA) network rollout than network ownership
Table of Contents :
Executive summary
In a nutshell
Ovum view
Key messages
NGA networks are a certainty
The business case for universal NGA deployment has not been made
Natural monopolies dont last for ever
Governments can stimulate but not operate
Different solutions in different markets
The premise: access network investment will drive economic recovery
Promoting broader access to broadband access
Expectations for universal NGA
Are access networks natural monopolies?
Defining a natural monopoly
Monopolistic characteristics of access networks
How NGA differs from other access networks
Should governments invest in broadband access?
Expense: the hurdle to NGA rollout
Government funding can stimulate a market
Central government is not good at running infrastructure networks
California enters the network business and reverses back out again
Alternatives to government ownership of access networks
Government-mandated monopolies and duopolies
Grants, loans and subsidies
Publicprivate partnerships
Tax concessions
Governments must give regulators the tools and freedom to do their jobs
