Output Report on ITU-D Question 1/1 Strategies and policies for thedeployment of broadband indeveloping countries
Acknowledgments
Table of contents
Executive summary
     i Introduction and background
Abbreviations and acronyms
Chapter 1 – Trends in broadband access technologies and deployment in non-rural and urban areas
     1.1 Trends in standards for broadband access technologies
     1.2 Trends in national plans for fixed- and mobile-broadband development
     1.3 Trends in regulation, investment procedures, and public-private partnership
     1.4 Trends in international connectivity in developing countries
     1.5 Trends in capacity building and supporting decisions in the process of broadband deployment
     1.6 Conclusion – chapter 1
Chapter 2 – Broadband strategies and policies in the post-COVID-19 era
     2.1 Impact analysis of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on deployment of telecommunication infrastructure
          2.1.1 Broadband network connectivity in developing countries
     2.2 Economic downturn and technological alternatives complementary to the existing network to accommodate increased data traffic
     2.3 National digital policies, strategies and plans to accelerate the deployment of advanced networks along with the promotion of e-education, e-health and telework after the COVID-19 pandemic
          2.3.1 Experiences in extending broadband connectivity and adoption
          2.3.2 Example of developing country recommendations and plans
          2.3.3 Connecting refugees
          2.3.4 Case study from Costa Rica
          2.3.5 Case study from Malaysia
     2.4 Conclusion – chapter 2
Chapter 3 – Strategies, policies and regulations for broadband, including financing mechanisms
     3.1 Broadband policies
          3.1.1 Digital transformation strategies
          3.1.2 Technology neutrality as a way to bridge digital gaps
     3.2 Regulatory interventions
          3.2.1 Infrastructure sharing
          3.2.2 Regulation of competition
     3.3 Deployment strategies
          3.3.1 National broadband policy
          3.3.2 Innovative approaches
     3.4 Financing mechanisms
          3.4.1 Standard financing tools and models
          3.4.2 Innovative financing models
     3.5 Conclusion – chapter 3
Chapter 4 – Transition to high-speed and high-quality broadband networks through various broadband technological alternatives
     4.1 Importance of high-speed and high-quality broadband
     4.2 Transition to high-speed and high-quality broadband networks
     4.3 Best-practice guidelines for mobile network operators
     4.4 Country/regional examples
     4.5 Strategies to enhance the quality of service with increased data traffic
     4.6 Conclusion – chapter 4
Chapter 5 – Indirect aspects for the deployment of broadband
     5.1 Transition from IPv4 to IPv6
     5.2 Using NFV and SDN based networks
     5.3 Development of Internet exchange points (IXPs)
Chapter 6 – Key findings
Annex 1 – Summary of case studies
Annex 2 – Lessons learned, received as contributions to Question 1/1 from 2022-2025
Annex 3 – Useful references to work conducted by Question 1/1
Annex 4 – Regional activities, including realization of the ITU-D regional initiatives, related to the topics of this Report
Annex 5 – List of contributions and liaison statements received for Question 1/1