Infrastructures i Serveis Bàsics (taula resum)


Deployment of the network of broadband telecommunications infrastructures throughout Catalonia	Deployment of cable in the backbone network to offer local access to the business and residential market. Deployment of alternative broadband technologies (satellite, ADSL, etc.). Regulation of access to basic infrastructures. Modernisation of the switching centres and creation of a neutral node in Catalonia. Expansion of Internet server equipment in Catalonia.	CSI LOCALRET Infrastructure proprietors Telecommunications operators

Deployment of broadband telecommunications networks in order to achieve territorial and social equilibrium in areas where these are deficient	Extension of a broadband backbone network to the capitals of each comarca and to densely populated areas, (if necessary) by means of public action and agreements with the private sector. Deployment of subscriber loop with alternative technologies. Production of a geographic information system of the infrastructures in Catalonia (national grid, rail network, etc.), in order to provide information on access rights for the future deployment of telecommunications networks. Analysis of the infrastructure resources that exist in deficient areas and of the actions required to mitigate the deficiencies in more seriously deficient areas. Regulation of access to the basic telecommunications infrastructures and alternative networks.	DPTOP CSI LOCALRET Private cable companies Administrations

Extension of Internet and implementation of a Catalan Internet II	Promotion and sensitisation of the entire population to the use of the Internet. Implementation of Internet II and subsequent expansion with other European networks, for purposes of education, research and transfer of technology projects (with the participation of the technological and business sectors.) Development of new broadband applications, respecting the freedom of action and innovation of all the operators.	CSI Private agents Administrations CESCA Universities Research centres Telecommunications operators

Definition of the Basic Public Service	Definition of the concept of Basic Public Service and application of this concept, in order that, on the one hand, obstacles to deployment are avoided , and on the other hand, links are forged between all the administrations. It includes: Promotion of rates that facilitate the introduction and use of the Internet, while permitting competition. The right of all citizens to an electronic address/mailbox. Creation of a commission that will be responsible for making recommendations for the control of the quality of service, and which will also identify and take note of users’ needs with respect to Information Technologies (IT).	CSI LOCALRET Administrations Private and public entities

Access of the Telecommunications networks to public and private buildings and structures and new residential developments	Definition of an "extended certificate of fitness for habitation" for construction in the Information Society. Establishment of a "Renewal" Plan with tax advantages for the renovation of buildings already constructed. Definition of the wiring requirements for telecommunications access on residential developments, minimising the environmental impact. Promotion of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the construction sector.	DPTOP Recognised Professional Bodies Local entities CSI LOCALRET

Public access points: the digital library, cultural and teleworking areas	Equipping of up to 500 areas to support Internet use/access and teleworking. Internet access from all libraries and promotion of the use of libraries as public access points. Action to facilitate Internet access from underprivileged areas and those at risk of being excluded. Creation of a communal catalogue for the Libraries of Catalonia and digitisation of content. Planning of the indexing, collection, conservation and preservation of digital documents in Catalonia.	Department of Cultural Affairs Regional Councils Local entities Education system