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