The French Approach: an alternative model for broadband deployment

The French Approach: an alternative model for broadband deployment published by Ovum, Ltd. in September, 2009. This report consists of 17 pages and the price starts from US $ 1495.

Introduction

Abstract

Over the last five years, France has seen widespread deployment of alternative broadband networks in less densely populated areas. Strong promotion of digital development, primarily at a regional and local level but facilitated by national legislative and regulatory measures, has led to the emergence of a viable alternative to the incumbent-owned network and the creation of a competitive wholesale market. These public initiative networks (PINs), funded by a combination of public and private investment, have brought tangible benefits to France by extending broadband availability, stimulating competition and investment, and connecting businesses and the public sector.

Table of Contents

• Executive summary
• In a nutshell
• Ovum view
• Key messages
• Why intervene? Broadband availability is not the sole issue
• Effective intervention requires a robust framework
• Localised digital ambitions are key to political buy-in
• Co-funding: an effective investment stimulus
• Build it and they will come: selectively applicable
• Consumer ISP choice: greater coverage for national ISPs
• A technology-neutral approach is key
• The backdrop to public intervention in broadband
• Broadband on the back burner: a lack of infrastructure
• Broadband as economic enabler
• A legislative catalyst
• The emergence of an alternative model
• Framework
• The DSP model
• DSP and broadband: new powers for authorities
• The options
• Financing
• The supply landscape
• Significant scale in a short amount of time
• Spurring the development of a competitive supply landscape
• Examples of network deployments
• Attracting private investment: making the business case
• Public intervention has built solid foundations
• A clear roadmap for investment and co-investment
• A long-term view of investment by infrastructure players
• Five key drivers for building an effective investment case
• Creating wholesale services that evolve over time
• Technology mix: from WiMAX to FTTH
• The PIN scorecard: more hits than misses
• A viable alternative
• Instrumental in backhaul
• Extending broadband availability
• Better broadband for businesses
• Connecting businesses
• Cheaper access for SMEs: an emerging trend?
• Connecting the public sector
• Consumer broadband: a more limited impact

List of Tables

• Table 1: PIN deployments
• Table 2: List of main delegates for PINs
• Table 3: Examples of network rollouts
• Table 4: Impact of PINs on expanding DSL availability in selected French regions
• Table 5: Selected regions with alternative operators offering consumer broadband utilising PINs

List of Figures

• Figure 1: Levels of engagement/investment for delegates
• Figure 2: Five key drivers for an effective investment case

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