1. Progress on NBP Development in
Chinese Taipei
Jason Ho from NCC
APEC TEL47, Bali
April 23, 2013

2. Outline
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Chinese Taipei’s Profile
National Info-Com Development Plan(NDIP)
- Goal
- Evolution
- Intelligent Networks & Applications
Digital Convergence Initiative Policy(DCIP)
- Introduction
- Target of main index
Universal Broadband Service
Conclusion
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3. Chinese Taipei’s Profile
Item
Figure
Area
36,200 sq km
(13,970 sq miles)
Population
23.33 M(2013/02)
Households
7.63M(2012/07)
2012 GDP Per Capita(nominal)
US$20,915(2013)
Fixed Broadband*
27.7%
Mobile Broadband*
76.4%
Major Broadband Service
speed rate
10 Mbps
* number of subscribers/number of residents (2012)
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4. National Info-Com Development
Plan(NIDP)
Goal
• Create a high-tech island with
advanced broadband service
• Construct a sound, culturally
diverse and ubiquitous network
society
• Enhance national competitiveness
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5. Evolution of National Info-Com
Development Plan(NIDP)
Intelligent Taiwan
Ubiquitous Taiwan
Mobile Taiwan
E-Government
E-Infrastructure
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6. Intelligent Networks & Applications
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7. Key Elements of Intelligent
Taiwan Development Project
W
Wireless & Broadband Convergence
I
Cultural & Creative Industry
S
Superior e-Government
D
Demand-driven Applications
O
Equal Digital Opportunity
KEY
Determinant
Intelligent
Taiwan
Development
Project
M Manpower Cultivation
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8. Digital Convergence Initiative Policy
(DCIP)
Voice
High-Speed
Broadband
Network
Deployment
Emerging
Convergence
Service
Encouragement
Digital
Convergence
TV and Media
content
Development
Video
Data
Multi-digital
Convergence
Carrier
Development
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9. Target: Main Index of DCIP(2010-2015)
Infrastructure Index
Fixed line Broadband (100Mbps)
100% Household Coverage by 2013
Cable TV
Comprehensive Digitalization by 2014
Optical Fiber Network (FTTx)
7.2 Million Subscriptions by 2015
Wireless Broadband
11 Million Subscriptions by 2015
App.
Service
Index
Environmental
Building
Index
Emerging Video
Service
50％
Nationwide
Coverage by
2015
Complete the
Legislation of
Converge
Regulation
Framework by
2014
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10. Convergence : Seven Major Directions
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Preparation of a high-speed broadband network
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Promotion of telecommunications convergence
services
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Acceleration of digital TV switchover
4
Developing innovative video/new media services
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Upgrading of communications industry
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Enriching TV program content
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Harmonization of the regulations for convergence
Acceleration of
Optical fiber
deployment and
Coverage of wireless
broadband
enhancement
Bridging the
digital divide and
convergence of
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universal service

11. Preparation of a high-speed
broadband network
Promote Broadband Network deployment
Accelerating
of optical
fiber
network
deployment
Completion of the amendments to the Rules of
the buildings telecommunications equipment
management
“Regulations Governing Building
Telecommunication Equipment
and Space Appliance Using ”
amended and promulgated on
September 16, 2010
“Building Telecommunications
Equipment and Space Fees
Charges” amended and
promulgated on October 26,
2010
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12. Universal Broadband Service
Purpose
Assures people’s right to access telecom services in
remote areas, including voice and data
Achievement
By 2015
In 2007, “Broadband
for Villages” policy
was completed provides 2Mbps
broadband for all
villages
In 2008, “Broadband
for Tribes” reached
100% coverage
nationwide in 2010
Since
2012, broadband
upgrading
implementation
from 2Mbps to
12Mbps has been
carried out
Estimating
95%
Broadband
Upgrading
coverage in
remote areas
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13. Upgrade the broadband speed from
2Mbps to 12Mbps
Goal
By 2015 Estimating 95% Broadband Upgrading
coverage in remote villages
Plan
In 2012
In 2013
75%
In 2014
85%
By 2015
95%
70%
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14. Benefits
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Bridging Digital Divide : Multi-play and Education
Economic Boost: tourism and e-commerce
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15. Conclusion
Broadband policy should consider the overall ICT and services trends, besides
actively encouraging fixed and mobile broadband networks deployment.
The government must realize the opportunity coming with emerging
convergence technologies and review the influence and impact on a regular
basis.
To effectively bridge the digital divide between remote areas and meet the rapid
growth of ICT service demand, the government should regularly review the
broadband access speed.
A close cooperation between the government, telecommunication
operators, NGOs, and community development associations is important for
promoting universal ICT services.
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16. Thank you
for your attention
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