Governments need "enlightened policies" to drive broadband investment, ITU conference told

BEIRUT – Governments around the world should pursue policies that drive roll-out, innovation and affordable pricing in broadband networks, delegates at the ITU’s Global Symposium for Regulators were told Thursday.Participants from 89 countries heard that in order for markets to evolve naturally, they require predictable and stable regulation, improved regional harmonization of regulatory frameworks, more efficient management of radiofrequency spectrum, and a “light touch” by regulators. They also advocate technology-neutral regulation, and urged regulators to make provision for the ongoing development of converged services by ensuring sufficient spectrum is available to support future growth.The symposium developed a new set of...