Workshop on regional broadband internet
An open workshop on 'Regional broadband: the USO (universal service obligation) and the NGA (next generation access) - a discussion on future trends' will take place on 9 and 10 December in Brussels, Belgium.
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| When |
09 December 2008, 00:00 CET
to 10 December 2008, 00:00 CET |
| Where | Brussels |
| Contact Name | European Regional Information Society Association |
| Contact Phone | +32 (0) 2 230 03 25 |
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It is currently estimated that some 30 to 40% of Europeans do not have
access to the benefits of the information society. The reasons are
various, but include cost, lack of appropriate education and skills,
disability and age. Access to basic Internet via dial-up modem is
available to anyone having a fixed line phone and this covers most of
Europe. However, technology has moved on.
While many express concern at a growing digital divide (between
people, communities and regions) resulting from limited extension of
broadband networks, technology continues to progress and advances are
now being made to roll out next generation networks using FTTP (fibre
to the premises) technology and providing high bandwidth.
This workshop brings together well-informed commentators in these
fields with a particular focus on the responsibility of the regions and
will provide opportunities to hear their views and to engage them in
debate.
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