1) The document discusses Singapore's Next Generation National Broadband Network (NGNBN) to address increasing demand for higher bandwidth broadband connectivity. 2) The NGNBN will use a layered approach with a Network Company (NetCo) and Open Access Company (OpCo) model to ensure open access. 3) The NetCo was awarded $750 million in 2008 to build the infrastructure with targets of 50% coverage by 2012 and universal service obligation by 2015. The OpCo was awarded $250 million in 2009 with subscriber adoption targets by 2015.

1. Presented by Mr Andrew J Haire Deputy Director-General (Telecoms & Post) Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore 5 May 2009 Singapore’s Next Generation National Broadband Network

3. 1 Why Next Generation National Broadband Network (NGNBN)?

4. Increasing demand for broadband connectivity... Accelerating growth in household broadband penetration ( ▲ to 102.1% in Jan 2009) Increasing demand for higher bandwidth…

6. Demand will outpace our infrastructure

7. 2 Structure of NGNBN in Singapore

8. Blazing the Trail: Singapore’s Next Generation National Broadband Network (Next Gen NBN) Layered Approach to ensure Open Access

10. SINGAPORE: AN INTELLIGENT NATION, A GLOBAL CITY POWERED BY INFOCOMM www.ida.gov.sg www.infocommsingapore.sg Blazing the Trail: Singapore’s Next Generation National Broadband Network (Next Gen NBN)