Commonwealth Broadband Forum 2015


Over 130 delegates gathered in the Nigerian capital city to discuss the impact broadband can have on the lives of citizens from the Commonwealth and beyond. The Commonwealth Broadband Forum took place on the 16 – 17 June 2015 at the Nicon Luxury Hotel. Participants at the event included ministers and their advisors, regulatory agencies, international organisations, network carriers and operators, universal service fund administrators, IT firms and civil society organisations.

Agenda
Issues discussed during the Forum included:
  • National broadband plans;
  • Regulatory strategies;
  • Cross-border connectivity;
  • Next-generation broadband services;
  • Universal broadband for all, and;
  • 4G.

Quotes:

A platform to network with experts and share experiences, and is an excellent navigation tool for broadband development in developing countries.Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, Chief Executive Officer, Teledom Group, Nigeria
The Broadband Forum organised by the CTO is a one-stop shop to learn everything about the issues and challenges about broadband.Parvez Iftikhar, International ICT Consultant, USAID-GBI

This year’s event was hosted by:

Nigerian Communications Commission

More Information

For more information please contact:
Events Division
44 (0) 208 600 3800
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