National Broadband Strategies in Europe - the Case of Sweden

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1 National Broadband Strategies in Europe - the Case of Sweden Patrik Sandgren PTS [The Swedish Post & Telecom Agency] Consumer Market Dep. WIK conference, Berlin

2 Outline of presentation Vision Key objectives and elements Implementation Broadband coverage Assessment Selected challenges

3 Vision Implementation Assessment

4 World Class Broadband Through a Market Based Approach 100 Percent of Households and businesses Good opportunities to use electronic public services with broadband access (90 %) (40 %) 1 Mbps 100 Mbps 100 Mbps Minimum level (Access for all) Visionary broadband targets

5 Roles and Responsibilities Players The Government The Public Sector The Market Players Institutes & Universities The General Public Roles Setting the framework for broadband development Enhancing uptake of new services and establishment of broadband Driving tech development, innovations and investments in broadband Generating knowledge to advance the scientific frontier Realizing the value in digital communication Activities Inspire Decide Regulate Implement Procure Support Improve Market Develop Collaborate Research Educate Embrace Use Change

6 Five Action Areas Public Sector Players in the Market Activities that create equal opportunities and availability, demarcation between administration, policy and market Functioning Competition Regulation with long-term focus, predictable outline and focused on incentives to invest. (Incl.net neutrality) Spectrum Use Handling increased demand for wireless services through liberalisation Broadband Throughout the Country High speed access through PPP-solutions and a revised USO setting Reliable Electronic Communication Networks Foundation for resilient and trustworthy communication through planning and continuity

7 Vision Implementation Assessment

8 Explicit Measures in the Broadband Strategy Grouped by Phase, April Number of governmental measures Implementation phase Planning Phase Some 30 Measures in Pipe Broadband throughout the country Public sector players in the market Functioning competition Spectrum use Reliable electronic communication networks

9 Broadband (> 2 Mbps) Coverage, 2009 Wired Broadband Mobile Broadband xdsl Fiber/LAN Cable HSPA CDMA ,77 % 29,04 % 37,25 % 73,70 % 97,91 % ,86 % 34,80 % 37,25 % 93,70 % 98,91 % ,99 % 39,73 %* 38,43 %* 99,59 % 98,92 % = Broadband Coverage * = Homes Passed. Distance to an Access Point <250 m

10 LTE (4G), 2009 A Great Development Ahead 100 Percent of households with LTE coverage > Current coverage (2009) Short term goal (2010) Mid term goal (2015) But at the Moment, Only Stockholm has Coverage.

11 Areas Without Broadband, 2009 Less White Spots Thanks to Mobile Broadband and Fiber/LAN Households & businesses in areas without broadband Populated area with no broadband, 2009 Populated area with no broadband, 2008

12 Broadband Usage, Number of Subscribers and People With Broadband at Home Number of subscribers (Thousands) Share of individuals 80% Fiber / LAN Mobile Broaband Cable 70% 60% xdsl Broadband at home (Percent) 50% 40% % % % * 0% * = June 2009

13 Vision Implementation Assessment

14 Potential synergies - National Support Schemes With Funding for Broadband Grouped According to Competitiveness and Scope of Use, 2010 (Budget Figures Yearly Average) European Competitiveness Technological Know-how ICT in EU Framework Program [VINNOVA] ( 29,8 mil.) Dev. projects Test beds Core infrastructure (Backbone) Structural Funds [Swe. Agen. for Economic and Regional Growth] ( 136,8 mil.) Access net National Competitiveness Bilateral ICT R&D-projects [VINNOVA] ( 6,8 mil.) National R&D Programs and Test beds [VINNOVA] ( 30,3 mil.) Redundant Connections [PTS] ( 10,6 mil.)* Secure and Accessible infrastructure [PTS] ( 10 mil.) Regional Competitiveness Regional Growth Funding [County Councils] ( 106,4 mil.) Local Competitiveness LEADER [Swe. B. of Agri.] ( 36,1 million) Duct Funding [County Councils] ( 4,7 mil.) Rural Dev. Program**. [Swe. Board of Agri.] ( 10,6 million) [Responsible actor]. (Average budget per year). * = On average, some 3,2 mil. Used for BB. ** = Only funds earmarked for BB incl. In total some 308,5 mil. Available Home Deduct. [Swe. Tax Ag] ( 372 mil.)

15 Quality and Services - Delivered Speeds in Mbps (Measurement) On average, all* broadband technologies in Sweden can deliver at least 1 Mbps** in actual speed Actual high speed (> 50 Mbps) requires wired access Digital divide rural areas have less possibilities to use advanced services *=xdsl, Fiber/LAN, Cable and Mobile Broadband ** = Downlink

16 Investments and Usage, Consumed Data and Share of Turnover Invested 450 Data traffic (PB) Percent 18% % 350 Data traffic (PB) 14% 300 Investments as share of turnover (Percent) 12% % 200 8% 150 6% 100 4% 50 2% * 0% * = Estimation

17 Thanks for Your Attention! For Additional Information Please, Contact Patrik Sandgren