The document discusses a new model for public-private partnerships to deliver 100% superfast broadband across the UK. It argues that the socioeconomic benefits of universal broadband access are greater than what consumers are willing to pay. The model proposes sharing investment and returns between local authorities, private investors, and government grants. This would align interests while ensuring commercial viability and financial returns for all stakeholders. The goal is to leverage multiple sources of funding to provide broadband access nationwide.

1. Hand Up for Broadband
DELIVERING 100% SUPERFAST BROADBAND

2. Two Observations
First, the wider socioeconomic and societal benefits of 100%
Superfast Broadband are much greater than the consumer’s
preparedness to pay
Second, a fit-for-21st Century-
purpose network deserves a
21st Century solution
Conclusion: a new model for
partnership between Local
Authorities and the private
sector is needed…
…and the SEP provides a
catalyst for this to happen.
Source: AD Little

3. A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
Sharing the investment and
the returns
Using multiple sources of
finance
Aligning interests

4. A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
Sharing the investment and
the returns
Using multiple sources of
finance
Aligning interests
Commercial imperative, not
subsidy dependence

5. A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
Sharing the investment and
the returns
Using multiple sources of
finance
Aligning interests
Commercial imperative, not
subsidy dependence
Greenfield solutions
New cloud-based platforms

6. The Benefits?
Significant economic & societal benefits
Plus, a financial return for Local Authorities
And an attractive return for Investors
BDUK (£1.6m)
Investors (£3.2m+)
LA match (£1.6m)

7. Hands Up for Broadband
DELIVERING 100% SUPERFAST BROADBAND