1. 12/09/2015 NGN Broadband Access: TIA Broadband Drivers, Principles, and VoIP Contact: David Thompson, TIA Dan Bart, TIA SOURCE:TIA, TITLE:NGN Broadband Access AGENDA ITEM:Joint 4.4 CONTACT:Dan Bart, TIA, Dbart@tiaonline.org GSC9/Joint_026

2. GSC-9, Seoul U.S. Market Overview: New Trends Bundled services, flat-rate pricing Local/long-distance distinction disappearing IP applications entering mainstream Wireless data traffic growing –3G deployments with enhanced data capabilities Cable attracting voice customers

3. GSC-9, Seoul U.S. Market Overview: Network Equipment Spending on network equipment fell 73% in last three years. Rebound anticipated, but not a return to late 1990s spending levels. New drivers: broadband, bundled services, data transport, digital video, VoIP. High-speed access is growing.

4. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: Benefits B roadband is an accelerator of social and economic development: Jobs multiplier Increases in worker productivity, wages and more service offerings at lower prices Creation of new or offshoot industries Additional investment in R&D Greater efficiencies in distribution of goods, services and information Increased demand for equipment Greater investment in next-generation networks Reduction in the digital divide

5. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: Benefits Broadband applications enable economic and social benefits such as: Public safety and national security Telemedicine Teleworking E-Government Distance learning/educational tools Utility applications Accessible communications for persons with disabilities –May 7 FCC Summit, VoIP and persons with disabilities

6. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: Platforms W ide variety of broadband platforms: DSL/fiber to the premises (FTTP), Fiber to the Zone Cable modems Mobile wireless networks (3G) Fixed wireless (licensed, Wi-Fi ®, WiMAX) Satellites Powerline technologies What’s next? "Wi-Fi ® " is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance

7. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: Sector Snapshot High-speed access by consumers and businesses is growing. Spending on services reached $13 billion in 2003 and is expected to grow to $25 billion by 2007. Cable will retain subscriber advantage, but spending on DSL services will pass spending on cable in 2006. Wireless and fiber access will generate $3.4 billion in revenue in 2007.

8. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: Worldwide Deployment U.S. Lags Behind in Broadband Deployment Other countries, led by Korea and Canada, have strategic vision for broadband deployment. U.S. must not be outpaced by major trading partners in deployment of cutting-edge technologies and networks. Lack of broadband connectivity inhibits job creation in the U.S.

9. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: New Applications Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Personalized, unified communications Integration of voice, data, other applications in a manner not previously possible Flexibility and computing power not found in circuit- switched networks

10. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: TIA Broadband Principles The United States needs a national broadband policy to drive widespread deployment. Affordable, highly advanced and secure communications services should be available to all Americans. Competitive market forces, not regulations, should be the principal means of achieving this goal. Governments should intervene only where such intervention (1) is necessary to effectively address a specific, critical problem and (2) is targeted and otherwise designed to minimize disruption to competitive market forces.

11. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: TIA Broadband Principles Governments should make available the necessary radio spectrum for the deployment of advanced communications services. Governments should implement policies that encourage investment in new and diverse communications technologies. All players — government, private sector and consumers — should participate in the formulation of broadband policy.

12. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: TIA’s Broadband Mission P romote ubiquitous broadband deployment globally. Seek regulatory-free zone for new, last-mile broadband investments. Work for removal of barriers to broadband deployment including rights of way, franchise fees and excessive taxes. Support fiscal incentives, such as tax credits, grants, pilot-project funding and low-interest loans. Assist international organizations to realize the economic and social benefits of broadband. Encourage deployment of all broadband access technologies. Seek additional globally harmonized spectrum allocations.

13. 12/09/2015 TIA VoIP

14. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: TIA VoIP Policy Principles for the U.S. Regulation should not be applied to VoIP without thorough justification that it is necessary as a matter of public policy. A single federal policy for VoIP regulation is a must and, in fact, the nature of the technology demands such an approach. All communications technologies should play a part in advancing core public interest issues, such as emergency response needs and universal service. VoIP offerings should be marketed in a manner that allows consumers to make informed choices.

15. GSC-9, Seoul Broadband: TIA’s U.S. VoIP Mission Promote growth of IP networks and applications unfettered by economic regulation. Ensure one national policy on regulatory treatment of VoIP. Seek industry-driven solutions for core public interest issues.