Extending Broadband Connectivity in Southeast Asia
This report assesses the current state of connectivity in Southeast Asia and provides tailored recommendations for extending broadband access, focusing on five countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. The analysis builds upon the OECD Recommendation on Broadband Connectivity, which provides a reference for policy makers and regulatory authorities within and outside of the OECD. Using the principles of the Recommendation as a roadmap, countries may be better able to unleash the full potential of connectivity for the digital transformation and to ensure equal access to connectivity for all users.
Extending broadband connectivity in Singapore
Singapore is almost entirely a dense city-state and the most advanced in terms of connectivity. Its level of human development, including income, life expectancy and education, is very high. Brunei Darussalam has similar demographic characteristics and also enjoys a high level of economic and human development. These countries are therefore analysed as a cluster, represented by Singapore. The chapter outlines the geographic, economic and social conditions for broadband connectivity in Singapore. It proceeds by examining the performance and structure of the market and reviewing Singapore’s communication policy and regulatory framework, including broadband strategies and plans. It then reviews competition, investment and innovation in broadband markets; broadband deployment and digital divides; the resilience, reliability, security and capacity of networks; and the country’s assessment of broadband markets. It offers recommendations to improve in these areas, which could be relevant for the other countries forming this cluster.
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