Community Broadband
Delivering Next Gen Infrastructure
Community Broadband UK
• CBN established in 2004
• Approx 200 local groups assisted
• Delivering connectivity and services in the toughest areas
• Mainly providing fixed wireless access
• Mix of Social Enterprises & SMEs
• Rural & urban projects
The Next Generation Broadband Dilemma
• New services need far higher speeds to deliver video content for business & entertainment
• Current telecoms network can support this for only 50% of UK population
• Rural areas & poor urban areas will be left behind
• Investment required for NGA in UK estimated at £5bn (FTTC) to £30bn (FTTH)
Broadband Stakeholder Group report into Next Generation broadband, April 2007
The Caio Review of Barriers to NGA Investment
In the short term, the case for a major Governmentintervention is weak …
… but government should act now to support investmentin NGA
Create the conditions to favour the development of new investment models.
Establish standards for local NGA developments
Direct Government support towards open access networks
UK Next Gen Projects
Our Net
Ons Net in The Netherlands
o Co-operative community approach
o High levels of take upo Unlocks investmento Delivers a new high-
speed fibre infrastructureo Generates new content
and services for digital inclusion
o Returns profits to the community
7-pillars for Community Success
7-pillars for Community Success
Its not about the technology
• Housing providers• Local authority• Businesses• Health services• Education• Community Groups
It is about creating local partnerships to harness consumer
demand
CBN Projects
Partnerships
Thank You
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