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Next generation access meaning

What does Next generation access mean?
In legal and regulatory practice, next generation access (NGA) describes wired broadband access networks that use optical fibre, in whole or in part, to deliver significantly enhanced performance (for example, higher throughput and capacity) compared with legacy copper networks. It typically covers fibre-to-the-premises/home (FTTP/FTTH), fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC/VDSL), and upgraded cable networks (hybrid fibre‑coaxial using DOCSIS). NGA is not generally a statutory term in the UK or Ireland. It is a regulatory term of art used in Ofcom and ComReg market reviews, guidance and decisions, and in state aid/subsidy control and procurement materials. EU instruments (including the 2010 NGA Recommendation and the Broadband State aid Guidelines) have informed Irish usage. More recent frameworks reference very high capacity networks (VHCN) in the EU/Ireland and gigabit‑capable networks in the UK, but NGA remains common in legacy and transitional documents. Whether a network is classed as NGA can affect wholesale access obligations and pricing remedies, eligibility for public funding, and contractual drafting (for example, service descriptions, SLAs, wayleaves, and duct and pole access). Usage and meaning are broadly consistent across England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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