QUESTION 25/2: Access technology for broadband telecommunications including IMT, for developing countries
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1 Importance of Broadband
1.1 Social and Economic Benefits of Broadband
1.2 Broadband Applications
1.3 Gender Issues Surrounding Broadband Technology Deployment
1.4 Access to Broadband Services for Persons with Disabilities
2 Broadband Policy
2.1 Regulator Strategies for Accelerating Broadband (i.e. National Broadband Plans, Universal Service Funds)
2.1.1 Deployment
2.1.2 Adoption
2.1.3 Metrics and Disclosure
2.1.4 Universal Service Funds
2.1.5 Spectrum
2.2 Best Practice Guidelines for Regulators for the Promotion of Low-Cost Broadband
2.3 Operator Strategies for Promoting Broadband Deployment
3 Broadband Technologies
3.1 Deployment Considerations: Wireline vs. Wireless56
3.2 Technical Measures for Effective Use of Wireless Telecommunication
3.3 Wireline Broadband Access Technologies
3.4 Wireless Broadband Access Technologies, Including IMT
3.5 Satellite Broadband Access Technologies and Solutions
3.5.1 Overview
3.5.2 Satellite Broadband Capabilities and Characteristics
3.5.3 Satellite Constellation Characteristics
3.5.4 System and Deployment Options and Considerations
3.6 Backhaul for Broadband Access
3.6.1 Terrestrial Wireless Backhaul
3.6.2 Satellite Backhaul Solutions
3.6.3 Fiber Backhaul
3.6.4 Submarine Cable Backhaul
I Annexes
Annex I: Country Experiences
Annex II: Definition of Question 25/2 Question 25/2: Access technology for broadband telecommunications including IMT, for devel
Annex III: Other ITU Sector Relevant Recommendations and Reports
II Acronyms/Glossary
III References