QITCOM 2011 Presentation: Economic Aspect of Broadband Presenter: Dr. Rainer Schnepfleitner - Manager, Policy & Economic Affairs, ictQATAR

1. 25 May 2011, Doha, Qatar Economic Aspects of BroadbandDr. Rainer Schnepfleitner Manager Policy and Economic Affairs - ictQATAR The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of ictQATAR

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4. knowledge industry

5. e-education, e-literacy, e-health,e-governmentCosts of goods & services Speed of delivery International competitiveness PAY TOLL

6. Diversification of the economy Strategic goals for 2030 Qatar still has a high dependency on (oil and) gas 2010 2005 GDP QAR 154.9 bio TC revenue QAR 2.8 bio GDP QAR 463.9 bio TC revenue QAR 6.2 bio

7. Prices for broadband

9. Broadband availability = economic growth

10. Broadband development is an important step to create a whole business friendly ecosystem

11. QATAR’s contribution to fast internet is Q.NBN development

12. Broadband is a citizen right

13. Currently high prices and low speedsOpen, fair and transparent competition on all levels is required