Policy Submissions
Description
Consultation on “Future broadband – policy approach to next generation access”: IET comments to the Office of Communications (Ofcom).
Abstract
On both economic and technological grounds the UK will require a mixture of access technologies and delivery means for the foreseeable future. This is likely to include not only twisted pair copper and coaxial cable, but increasingly terrestrial and satellite wireless, and for new developments optical fibre. The Institution agrees with Ofcom’s outlined principles for regulating next generation access. Both active and passive access solutions are needed to give flexibility to competitive broadband access and service provision. A market led approach to investment in next generation access is preferred, whether for infrastructure or innovative services.
Submission Details Submitted on 29 November 2007 to Office of Communications (Ofcom)
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Keywords and Search Terms Broadband networks, Telecommunication networks, Internet, Wireless networks, Radio access networks, Twisted pair cables, Coaxial cables, Optical cables, Satellite communication