Broadband Forum Announces Broadband 20/20 Vision

Faster digital network access, multi-user broadband infrastructure, the Internet of Things (IoT), NFV (network functions virtualization) and SDN (software-defined networking) for homes, businesses, government and public sector organizations are keystones of a new strategic plan announced by the Broadband Forum in Munich, Germany September 30. Dubbed Broadband 20/20, the global broadband industry association’s new strategic vision looks to emerging 5G wireless broadband as a key enabler in realizing its goal of delivering ultra-fast broadband services and distributed computing and storage everywhere and on any device used in homes and businesses, Broadband Forum said.

Elaborating further, Broadband Forum CEO Robin Mersh identified the five focal points of innovation for Broadband 20/20 as: ultra-fast infrastructure; intelligent home/small business; seamless converged wireline and wireless networks; performance-assured on-demand IP broadband services; and a personalized network experience.