Knowledge Center
The WBBA’s Knowledge Centre is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the latest trends and insights in the broadband industry. It is also a valuable tool for policymakers, regulators, and industry professionals working to shape the future of broadband.
The WBBA’s working group whitepapers are developed by our member-led community, comprised of leading experts from around the world. They cover a wide range of topics, including:
– The benefits of broadband for economic growth and development.
– The latest technologies and trends in broadband infrastructure.
– The challenges and opportunities facing the broadband industry.
– The WBBA’s policy recommendations for promoting broadband access and adoption.
– A Broadband Cloud Development Index identifying Global Leaders and Best Practices.
If you’re looking to shape the future of broadband development, download one of our whitepapers below.
Resources
Download the white papers and watch our videos here.
The Role of AI in Fixed Networks Sustainability
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
November, 2024
This white paper examines the various AI-enabled use cases that drive operational efficiencies and lead to reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions while supporting greener and more resilient fixed broadband infrastructure
Fiber Development Index Analysis 2024
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
October, 2024
This report provides an analysis of Omdia’s Fiber Development Index (FDI). The FDI quantifies and ranks the level of investment in fiber optical networks across nine metrics on a country-level basis. This analysis helps industry stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, service providers, and suppliers, support the development and growth of the fiber industries in their respective countries.
North America: Broadband Investment Outlook
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
October, 2024
This guidebook helps stakeholders examine investment in broadband infrastructure, focusing on North America. It provides insight into the key metrics stakeholders must consider, the ways they can make broadband infrastructure investment more viable, as well as potential financing and business models for broadband infrastructure deployment.
Broadband and Cloud Development Index 2024 Report
Working Group 5 - Broadband and Cloud Development Index
October, 2024
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has expanded its Broadband and Cloud Development Index (BCDI) for 2024, now covering 62 countries representing over 90% of global GDP and 75% of the world's population. The report includes new metrics on AI adoption, data centre investment, and sustainable energy. As a crucial resource for industry stakeholders, the BCDI 2024 Report aids in identifying best practices and growth opportunities in the broadband and cloud markets, which are projected to generate over $1 trillion worldwide by 2025.
The Impact on Broadband Networks of Deploying Metaverse Applications at Scale
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
September, 2024
The metaverse and extended reality (XR) are set to transform the internet, with applications potentially matching today's mobile ecosystem. As XR devices evolve, increased cloud processing will require robust networks. To ensure global access and reap socioeconomic benefits, countries must plan for advanced all-fiber broadband infrastructure aligned with WBBA guidelines.
Network Evolution For the 5.5G And 6G Era
Working Group 4 - Network Architecture and Technology
June, 2024
Net5.5G framework presents the key features including 400/800GE IP converged transport network with SRv6-based slicing, high-quality 10Gbps campus network with Wi-Fi 7, and 400/800GE hyper-converged DCN with Network Scale Load Balancing. Net5.5G ensures experiences of AR/VR, supports AI training and inference, and delivering AI-related services to the end user.
Subjective Analysis of WBBA WG4 Cloud-Network Convergence Proof-of-Concept Project Test Report
Working Group 4 - Network Architecture and Technology
June, 2024
Dive into the future of digital transformation with our captivating white paper, "Driving the Future: Understanding the Landscape of Cloud-Network Convergence." As demand skyrockets for 5G, gigabit fiber, and IoT applications, the synergy between cloud and network infrastructures is revolutionizing both enterprise IT and at-home consumer needs.
WBBA Broadband Investment Guidebook 2024
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
May, 2024
This guidebook provides guidance and advice to all stakeholders considering investment in broadband infrastructure.
China Telecom’s Whole-home WiFi service
Blog
May, 2024
China Telecom Whole-home WiFi Case Study: New In-Home Networking Technology Boosts User Satisfaction
Gamtel National Broadband Network investment case study
Blog
May, 2024
This report analyses how broadband is considered one of the key drivers fuelling the global economy and is critical for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Gigacity: Unleashing the power of connection and innovation
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
April, 2024
The creation of gigacities is essential to maximize a country’s socioeconomic development. With increasing levels of urbanization around the world, gigacity investment is an efficient way of getting gigabit broadband technology to large portions of the population and industry zones.
Fixed Networks Energy Efficiency Toolkit
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
March, 2024
Energy efficiency, crucial for net-zero goals, is now central to EU, US, and China policies. In telecom, it is a major contributor to carbon footprints reduction and a key element of telco sustainability strategies. This research highlights insights from the WBBA’s report on improving fixed broadband networks' energy efficiency.
WBBA Broadband Cloud Development Index Identifies Global Leaders and Best Practice
Working Group 5 - Broadband and Cloud Development Index
October, 2023
The global broadband and cloud computing markets combined are worth more than $656bn,
but their indirect impacts may be even greater because they are two of the key foundations of
the digital economy.
The Importance of Greater Broadband Investment
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
September, 2023
This report analyzes the need for greater broadband investment to support continued socioeconomic growth.
Driving the future: Understanding the landscape of Cloud Network Convergence 2023
Working Group 4 - Network Architecture and Technology
August, 2023
The WBBA Working Group 4 Whitepaper is here!
Next-generation broadband roadmap 2023 to 2030
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
July, 2023
Broadband networks have experienced significant growth since their initial deployments in the early 2000s. These networks have advanced from offering speeds of a few hundred kilobits per second to modern fiber-based networks that provide a global average speed of 200 Mbps.
Broadband Investment Demands and Trends 2023
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
July, 2023
This report analyzes the demand for broadband investment as well as current investment trends.
Evaluating the Telecom Industry's Sustainability Potential
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
July, 2023
Recent survey of leading telecom service provider and vendors to evaluate telecom operators’ level of commitment to sustainability.
Sustainability in Telecom Service Providers' Strategy
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
October, 2022
This report analyzes the benefits of sustainability management and sets forth best practices.
Broadband Case Study Success Stories
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
September, 2022
This report analyzes the power of high-speed broadband to benefit consumers and improve society.
Next-Generation Broadband Roadmap
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
August, 2022
This report sets out the WBBA’s roadmap for the future broadband network of 2030 and beyond.
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