1. Community Broadband Delivering Next Gen Infrastructure

2. Community Broadband UK CBN established in 2004 Approx 200 local groups assisted Delivering connectivity and services in the toughest areas Mainly providing fixed wireless access Mix of Social Enterprises & SMEs Rural & urban projects

3. The Next Generation Broadband Dilemma New services need far higher speeds to deliver video content for business & entertainment Current telecoms network can support this for only 50% of UK population Rural areas & poor urban areas will be left behind Investment required for NGA in UK estimated at £5bn (FTTC) to £30bn (FTTH) Broadband Stakeholder Group report into Next Generation broadband, April 2007

4. The Caio Review of Barriers to NGA Investment In the short term, the case for a major Government intervention is weak … … but government should act now to support investment in NGA Create the conditions to favour the development of new investment models. Establish standards for local NGA developments Direct Government support towards open access networks

5. UK Next Gen Projects

6. Our Net Ons Net in The Netherlands o Co-operative community approach o High levels of take up o Unlocks investment o Delivers a new high-speed fibre infrastructure o Generates new content and services for digital inclusion o Returns profits to the community

7. 7-pillars for Community Success

9. Its not about the technology Housing providers Local authority Businesses Health services Education Community Groups It is about creating local partnerships to harness consumer demand

11. CBN Projects

12. Partnerships

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