The French approach: an alternative model for broadband deployment

Nov. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- 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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