Transcript The Telecom Bridge between East and West

The Telecommunications Bridge
between East and West:
The Case of Cyprus
June 2007
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Cyprus: an advantageous location
• Positioned at a strategic
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location in the Eastern
Mediterranean at the
crossroads of Europe, Asia
and Africa, Cyprus serves as
a bridge between the
European Union and the
Middle East...
Area: 9,250 square km
Population: 800,0000
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Introduction to CYTA,
the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority
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Public Utility Organisation, established by Law
The major entity authorized to provide national &
international communications in the Republic of Cyprus
Board
– Appointed by Council of Ministers
– Accountable to Council of Ministers through the
Minister of Finance
Board comprises
– Chairman
– Vice-Chairman
– Seven Members
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Introduction to CYTA,
the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (cont…)
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CYTA takes full advantage of the strategic geographical
location of the island
Number of DELs (analogue): 380,000
Number of ISDN lines: 25,000 (64kbps channels: 81,000)
GSM mobile subscribers: 780,000
Dial-up internet users: 40,000
Broadband customers: 85,000
– i-choice (high-speed internet): 60,000
– mivision (IPTV): 5,000
– i-choice & mivision : 20,000
Number of CYTA employees: 2,455
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Introduction to CYTA,
the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (cont…)
FINANCIAL RESULTS 2005
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Revenue from services: CY£ 231 millions
(approx USD 538 millions)
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Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortizations (EBITDA): CY£ 72 millions
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Surplus from services: CY£18 millions
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EBITDA margin: 31%
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Reserves: CY£ 210 millions
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International Organisations
• CYTA is member and actively participates in
many International and European Organisations
such as:
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ITU
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CTO
ETSI
ETNO
ETIS
EURESCOM
EFQM
ENPM
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ATM Forum
C7 Forum
GSM MoU Assoc.
EADP
ERWG
MEDRET
OSS/ICDS Forum
ITFF/ITTS Forum
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CYTA International Network
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Switching Systems
– Nicosia International Telephone Exchange
– Limassol International Telephone Exchange
– IP/MPLS Node (CYTANET/CytaWorld.Net)
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Transmission Systems
– Submarine Fibre Optic Cable Systems
– Satellite Telecommunications Network
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Network Management and Support
Systems
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CYTA International Network (cont…)
Nicosia
Larnaca
Troodos
Paphos
Yeroskipos
APHRODITE 2
CHANIA
(CRETE)
MAKARIOS
Ayia Napa
ERMIS
UGARIT
Pentaskhinos
TEFKROS
Limassol
ITALY & ISRAEL
SEA ME WE 3
KΙNIRAS
(MINERVA)
MINERVA
TARTOUS
(SYRIA)
CIOS
CADMOS
LEV
(MINERVA)
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Paralimni
BEIRUT
(LEBANON)
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ISRAEL
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MINERVA: a New Cable Sub-system
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A new submarine fibre optic cable system is under
development…
Building on existing relationship with Telecom Italia Sparkle via
the Med Nautilus and LEV submarine cable systems
Fully operational by December 2007
Mazara
Extensions to
Europe and
beyond
LEV
Yeroskipos
Terrestrial segment
Catania
Kiniras
MINERVA
Subsystem
Med Nautilus
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Extensions to Middle
East, Far East and
beyond
Pentaskinos
New segment
Branching
Unit
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The CADMOS - UGARIT - BERYTAR Ring
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CADMOS, UGARIT and BERYTAR cable systems have
been upgraded to form a self-healing ring
Mutual restoration facilities are provided between the systems
terrestrial
Pentaskinos
Extension to
Europe and
beyond
UGARIT
Tartus
CADMOS - UGARIT BERYTAR Ring
to Jordan
ALETAR
to Alexandria
BERYTAR
Beirut (Jeideh)
CADMOS
terrestrial
Beirut (Ras-Beirut)
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Submarine Cable Systems
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Worldwide connection:
– SEA ME WE 3, operated 1999
– co-owner in transatlantic cable systems (e.g. TAT-12/13, TAT14)
– co-owner in regional systems worldwide (e.g. ARIANE 2,
CELTIC, SAT3/WASC/SAFE)
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To Greece and beyond (East & West Europe)
– APHRODITE 2, operated 1994
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To Israel:
– CIOS, operated 1994
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Submarine Cable Systems (cont…)
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To Syria:
– UGARIT, operated 1995
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To Lebanon:
– CADMOS, operated 1995
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To Israel and Italy:
– LEV, operated January 1999
– Interconnected via MINERVA, 2007
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Black Sea (Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia)
UKRAINE
Odesa
– BSFOCS, operated September 2001
– Major Investors: ARMENTEL, BTC, CYTA,
OTE, UKRTELECOM & WESTELCOM
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RUSSIA
Novorossiysk
BULGARIA
Varna
BSFOCS
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GEORGIA
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Submarine Cable Systems (cont…)
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CytaGlobal has developed an extensive submarine fibre optic
cable network in the Eastern Mediterranean basin, employing
state of the art technology and full restoration to connect Cyprus
with neighbouring countries and international networks
beyond…
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CytaGlobal is continuously evaluating the connection of Cyprus
to other planned optical submarine networks the world over
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Provides consultation, integration, administration, restoration
and central billing services, for submarine cable systems on a
global scale
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Submarine Cable Systems (cont…)
UGARIT
SMW-2
ARIANE-2
APHRODITE-2
SMW-3
SMW-3
LEV
SMW-2
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Satellite Systems
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Cyprus: a strategically situated telecommunications gateway
– unique geographic position
– view of major satellite orbital arcs
– excellent cable infrastructure, offering global connectivity
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Two Earth Station Sites: MAKARIOS and ERMIS with a total
complement of more than 20 antennae
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Major Satellite Earth Stations with:
– INTELSAT, EUTELSAT, NSS, ASIASAT, SES, INTERSPUTNIK,
ARABSAT
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Satellite Systems (cont..)
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IRIS Gateway Satellite Services Ltd
– CYTA wholly-owned subsidiary company
– Offers Turnaround Services between the
world’s most popular satellites (DVB platform provided)
– IRIS facilities co-located at CYTA’s teleports
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In association with partners, CYTA makes available VSAT
Services providing Pan-African coverage with single high power
C-band beam, high power Ku-band spot beams over Western Asia
and Middle East and Pan-European coverage with single high
power Ku-band beam
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…extensive satellite coverage
Intelsat 10-02
AsiaSat 2
Intelsat 904
ArabSat 2A
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Global Internet Connectivity
CytaGlobal Hellas ΑΕ
SEABONE, Italy via
Med Nautilus
Cyta UK Ltd
SEABONE, Italy via
SMW3
C-NAP
KPN, UK via
SMW3
International ISPs
PCCW, UK via
Med Nautilus
National ISPs
KPN, UK via
Med Nautilus
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Peering
Agreements
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GytaNet IP-MPLS Network
Cyta UK Ltd
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Hellas AE
Cyprus
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CytaWorld.Net: Global IP - MPLS
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Global IP-MPLS connectivity
Major nodes in Nicosia, Athens
(CytaGlobal Hellas AE) and London
(CYTA UK Ltd), with international
extensions
Integrating voice, data and video into a
single global network
Secure, flexible, scalable broadband
network
Services provided via CytaWorld.Net
include MPLS-VPNs, IP Transit, VoIP
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MPLS NETWORKS
(CYTACONNECT)
INTERNET
ATHENS
LONDON
MED
NAUTILUS
VOICE
NICOSIA
NETWORK
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CYTANET
CYTAWORLD.NET
MANAGEMENT
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International Network Traffic Management
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According to ITU-T Rec. E.410 – E.415
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Provides real-time international network monitoring
performance, best-cost-routing and statistics
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Enables rapid corrective action, by applying Network Traffic
Management Controls
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Objective: to manage the international voice network, and
maximise Quality-of-Service and ASR
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International Network Statistics
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International PSTN/ISDN Circuits :
Countries with Direct Routes :
Countries and Territories with IDD Service :
Number of Operators with Direct Routes :
Global Internet connectivity (STM-1):
Direct 64 Kbps signalling links (SS No7 ) :
GSM International Roaming (networks):
International private leased 2Mbps circuits:
International transit leased 2Mbps circuits:
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A few of the products currently being offered
by CYTA on a nationwide basis
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Basic Telephony & ISDN
GSM Mobile Telephony
Private Leased Line Services
High-speed internet via ADSL
IPTV and Video-on-demand
Videoconferencing
Voice Mail Services, Audiotex
E-commerce
ATM, FR, IP-VPNs
Maritime, Civil Aviation & Radio/TV Broadcasting Facilities
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International/Carrier Services & Products
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Wholesale Voice Products (including IFS/UIFN)
Dedicated Transit Connections
Capacity Transfer (cable, satellite)
Internet Connectivity
Signalling Transfer Facilities
Cable Restoration Facilities
Co-location & Outsourcing Services
International Private Leased Circuits
Satellite Turn-Around Services & VSAT Services
Submarine Cable Consultancy Services
ATM / FR Private Virtual Circuits
IP-MPLS Virtual Private Networks
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Cyprus Hub Objective
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…to establish itself as the most important regional
telecommunications and information technology hub in the
Eastern Mediterranean
CytaGlobal’s Implementation Strategy
 Enhance/extend its telecom infrastructure globally, by
participating in regional & international projects
 Introduce, promote and support superior products and services
 Offer flexible and economical solutions in the
Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, and Middle East
 Set-up Points-of-Presence and wholly
owned subsidiaries, in Greece, UK and elsewhere
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European Union
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Cyprus has had an association agreement with
European Union since 1.6.1973
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Telecommunications Market in Cyprus fully
liberalised since 1.1.2003
Tax reform (in effect as from 1.1.2003):
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– conforms with European Union regulations and
OECD requirements
– maintains Cyprus’ competitiveness as an
International Business Centre
– enhances Cyprus’ attractiveness as a suitable
jurisdiction for holding international companies
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Full member of European Union on 1.5.2004
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European Union ( cont…)
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CYTA is committed to support and to provide
infrastructure and services to the academic institutions in
Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean, in collaboration
with the University of Cyprus
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CYTA participates with other East Mediterranean Telecom
operators in EU development programs such as MEDA and
EUMEDIS
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Cyprus serves as a bridge between the European Union
and the Middle East...
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Cyprus, a Centre for International Business
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Strategic Location, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia
and Africa
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Member of UN and its Specialised Agencies
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Member of Council of Europe, Organisation of
Security and Co-operation in Europe and
Commonwealth
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High GDP (PPP) per capita (2006): US$ 22,700
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Open Free Market Economy
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Fiscal and other Incentives for Investors
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Cyprus, a Centre of International Business (cont…)
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Modern and efficient legal, accounting and banking services
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Highly educated, versatile and skilled work force
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Economy driven by thriving Tourist and Service sectors
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Since 1/10/2004, FDI Policy is fully liberalized for both EU and
non EU nationals, in most sectors of the economy
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International Financial and Business Centre
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1,200 International Business Corporations (IBCs)
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6th leading maritime nation in the world
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30 foreign Banks
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Conclusions
CYTA
• co-owns, operates and has access to global and regional cable
and satellite network systems
• is committed to meeting the area's ever expanding
telecommunications needs and business goals via a portfolio of
competitively priced and flexible products
• has evolved into a keen, customer driven enterprise
• is well equipped with the necessary resources to undertake
regional projects in co-operation with EU, other international
bodies and interested companies
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Conclusions ( cont…)
• CYTA, through active involvement in international
communications, has
 acquired high international reputation
 won the trust of neighbouring countries
 developed superb regional and global connectivity
 established itself as the major provider of capacity, services and
solutions in the Eastern Mediterranean region and beyond
• Cyprus has developed as the most important regional
telecommunications and information technology hub in the
Eastern Mediterranean, and the bridge between the EU and the
Middle East
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The End!
Thank You!
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