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critical to the market growth seen in nearly
80% of countries worldwide (ITU, 2008).
• Release spectrum suitable for sustained
broadband deployment : Releasing spec-
trum offers a clear benefit: It enables gov-
ernments to place bandwidth in the hands
of private businesses that can then develop
its use through emerging industries and
technologies, thus offering a significant
source of sustained revenue. The question
is whether to release spectrum now or later,
and based on basic economic realities, the
clear answer is that the time is now.

ronment in order to attract private investments for
broadband development. The policies adopted by
each country and its government are vital for the
broadband deployment. Both EU and OECD are
trying to support their members by proposing such
kind of policies. Furthermore, almost each coun-
try with high broadband penetration elaborates
broadband strategies as well as policies in order
to support their strategies. Proposed noteworthy
cases are Japan, South Korea and Singapore.
Concerning the process of broadband de-
ployment there are many lessons learned from
the leading countries in broadband penetration
worldwide. However, it is vital to map the process
of broadband deployment. Such a map has been
elaborated by the European Broadband Portal
in the form of a thorough check list for public
authorities. This list covers all steps to be taken
in the complex process of developing structural
actions and interventions in broadband, mainly
for under-served territories but valid also for any
other territories (European Broadband Portal,
2009). The main aspects to be taken into account
are (i) the mapping and the coordination; (ii): the
developing of the business case; (iii) the funding
rise and find; (iv) the elaboration of business
model; and (v) the implementation.
In addition, Intel proposes a list of best prac-
tices that can help countries successfully expand
broadband penetration: (i) adoption of supportive
regulations that embrace innovation and competi-
tion; (ii) formation of mutually beneficial public/
private partnerships; (iii) investment in infrastruc-
ture and the latest innovative technology; (iv)
encouragement of competitive ecosystems; and
(v) releasing of spectrum suitable for sustained
broadband deployment.
To conclude, it could be said that broadband
deployment is a necessity nowadays that could
help each country, municipality and/or region
to grow and offer better quality of life to their
citizens. The lessons learned from countries that
are leaders in broadband penetration and FTTH
deployment could be proven very useful for under-

According to Intel, when these best practices
are combined with a firm governmental and na-
tional commitment and with private and public
partnerships, developing nations can achieve the
many benefits of broadband networks.

CONCLUSION

Broadband infrastructure is fundamental for the
efficient participation of companies and organisa-
tion in today's economic. Broadband today is so
vital like the electricity in 1930 and increase the
participation of digital economy and improve the
quality of life.
Furthermore, broadband could have positive
impact not only because it offers value added
services and it is a vital infrastructure in a coun-
try, but also because it can support the vision of
many countries for Green IT. Fibre optics is a
very “green” technology. It dissipates a lot less
energy than copper based cables and it saves a
lot of materials.
Concerning the role of governments, it should
be noted that nowadays it is very urgent the in-
volvement of government in the development of
broadband infrastructure. The involvement of
government could take place either directly, with
the finance of broadband development projects, or
indirectly, with the creation of an attractive envi-