Initiatives in municipal broadband have been one of the major changes in the telecom landscape in the last decade and are an accelerating trend. This is particularly significant in Europe, where both the telecom ecosystem and the regulatory framework have begun to adapt to this new reality. This report looks in depth into this trend, to identify the players involved and the consequences for public and private players. We also explore in this report the financing mechanisms, how they work, and the key success factors for municipal broadband projects.
Whether you are a municipality considering broadband deployment, an operator looking into partnerships with municipalities, a vendor examining this new emerging market or a policy maker or lobbyist wanting to clarify the field, this report will help you understand this specific trend.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
I. Introduction
Methodology
II. An Overview of Public Involvement in Infrastructure
A history of involvement
Entering a new cycle of public intervention
III. Key Success Factors for Municipal Intervention
Combining great need and great involvement
Funding considerations
Enhancing a public-private business model
The particular case of electric utility involvement
IV. Partners in the Private Sector
Choosing the right partner
Business strategies in public-private broadband collaborations
Dominant strategies at the national level
V. Conclusions and Recommendations
Recommendations for public partners
Recommendations for network operators
Recommendations for public-private ventures
Recommendations for policy makers