4.5 Infrastructure Issues for a National Digital Strategy:
Based on the discussion about infrastructure the following issues are proposed as within the scope of developing a national digital strategy:
- How should Canada set standards for universal service in broadband, and how should they evolve over time and by target economic sector / activity?
- Are there overall directions that should be communicated to the regulator as to how net neutrality should be factored into the concept of universal access?
- What is the right incentive system to ensure universal access to broadband?
- What kind of regulatory incentives and public subsidy of consumer equipment, if any, should be considered to help facilitate the transition of TV and radio to digital?
- How can government best promote technological and business model innovation among Canadian companies and entrepreneurs?
- From where should public funds be obtained to encourage private investment in universal access and Canadian content – future spectrum auctions, direct funding, high-speed connections transactions, or other alternatives?
Table of Contents
- Part 1: Preamble
- Part 2: Digital Literacy and Skills
- Part 3: Cultural Industries Issues
- Part 4: Infrastructure Development and Technology Issues
- 4.1 Access to Broadband Services
- 4.2 Access to Digital Television Services
- 4.3 Innovation in Digital Media – Technology, Services and Content
- 4.4 Sources of Financing for Infrastructure and Content
- 4.5 Infrastructure Issues for a National Digital Strategy:
- Part 5: International Comparison
- Part 6: Setting the Agenda in Canada
