[Air-L] Broadband speeds: demand for 10 Mbps and above

[Khakimov, Amonulla (MGS)]

Hello all,

I am looking for directions to research studies and reports that justify
need for higher broadband speeds. There are lots of discussions going
around the need for ultra-broadband, fibre networks, etc. in many
countries. Some jurisdictions set up specific speed targets, for
instance UK recently announced it's plan to provide universal broadband
access at minimum speeds of 2 mbps. However, I have seen only few
studies on technical review of those bandwidth heavy applications that
require high-speeds.  Further, what should be the justifiable bb speed
targets to households for countries, like Canada, US, UK? Average speed,
for Canada, according to OECD is around 7 Mbps.. Many experts suggest
these days that the minimum speed should be 10 Mbps or above.. What
online applications imply that? IPTV, on-line games, VC? Anything else?
Any studies to support that?

your help in finding relevant data is greatly appreciated..

Amon.