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In rural areas, there is a lack of effective market functioning when it comes to telecommunications connections. Therefore, residents' initiatives are emerging in many places in the Netherlands aimed at providing broadband in rural areas. This is often driven by the absence of NGA networks. The province of North Holland is no exception in this regard. However, some of these initiatives do not always result in a viable business case. There are also areas where NGA is lacking, but no initiatives have been taken. The question arises as to which areas in North Holland do not have access to NGA and what obstacles exist to connect these areas.
Sven Maltha has been appointed by the Province of North Holland to serve as the Broadband Quarterback, tasked with identifying these obstacles. By gathering information on network coverage in the province, engaging with initiatives, and analysing the approaches taken by other provinces on the broadband issue, a number of policy options can be outlined. These options will be assessed against the client’s criteria to then provide policy advice to the province. This advice will detail potential route(s) to address the identified obstacles in rolling out broadband in the rural areas of North Holland.
