The BSG is the UK government's leading advisory group on broadband. It provides a neutral forum for organisations across the converging broadband value-chain to discuss and resolve key policy, regulatory and commercial issues, with the ultimate aim of helping to create a strong and competitive UK knowledge economy. The BSG’s diverse network includes telecoms operators, manufacturers, investors, ISPs, broadcasters, new media companies, mobile operators, content producers and rights holders, as well as government departments (BERR, DCMS), Ofcom, Regional Development Agencies, and others. The current focus of the BSG has been on next generation broadband. In April 2007 the BSG framed the next generation broadband debate in the UK with its report ‘Pipe Dreams? Prospects for next generation broadband in the UK’. In the time since, the debate has developed, with evidence emerging, reviews and consultations being undertaken and commercial players working out their next generation broadband strategies. The BSG produced a number reports in this period:
In June 2008 the BSG held its ‘Beyond Pipe Dreams?’ conference, where stakeholders gathered to debate the key issues for next generation broadband in the UK. There are still challenges ahead. Work is continuing to create the right public and regulatory policy frameworks to support investment, and much remains to be done to develop new commercial models and to review the allocation of risk and reward in the value chain. Intellect therefore continues to support the BSG, as it works to ensure the development of a strong, competitive UK knowledge economy. W www.broadbanduk.org The BSG publishes a monthly newsletter, to inform on BSG activity, industry news, the latest broadband statistics and upcoming events. To sign up to receive the newsletter please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
