Digital France 2012, adopted in October 2008, sets out France’s proposals for infrastructure development and includes a plan to achieve universal broadband access in France by the end of 2012, i.e., make available to 100% of the population affordable Internet access (less than 35 Euros (US$52) per month) at speeds greater than 512 kbps. This goal would be achieved through the designation of “universal broadband providers.” These providers would be responsible for providing universal access and establishing public-private partnerships to increase the rollout of fiber networks.[1]