Transcript Open Access

Open Access
Policies, Opportunities and Challenges
Mohamed El Bashir
Technical Affairs Dpt. Manager
Communications Regulatory Authority
The State of Qatar
Telecom Laws and Regulations Forum
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
13 – 15 April 2015
Internet Future is Broadband
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Broadband is critical for soci-ecominc development
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Internet Users demand high bandwidth ( e.g telecommuting, HD TV, Multimedia sharing, …etc )
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Machine to Machine and Internet of Things
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Development of an Knowledge economy, diversification and DP growth
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Last mile fiber deployment is key to provide high broadband capacity
Broadband is the Future
What is Open Access ?
 Objectives :
 Expedite Broadband rollout
 Promote choice for consumers
 Addressing Infrastructure Bootlenecks
 The possibility for third parties to use an existing network infrastructure
 Ensuring access on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms
 OPEN ACCESS Models :
 Technical Options ( infrastructure sharing, ducts, fiber, …etc )
 Government/Private Partnership ( Australia, Qatar, Oman, Malaysia, Singapore )
NBNs Fibre Deployment ( Core to Customer access Networks )
 Improve investment incentives for network operators ( Europe )
 Hybrid Gov. Funding (Low Interest, Long Term ) and Private Funding ( Africa )
Internet Exchange Points (IXP)
 Open Access arrangement ( exchange of local traffic )
 Countries with IPX : 116 ( e.g Tunis “2”, Egypt “2”, “1” for UAE, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon )
 Countries without IPX : 87
Source : Pocket Clearing House – IXP Map
Fixed and Mobile Open Access
 Open Access ( Fixed Networks ):
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Access to Local loop
Wholesale services ( e.g bitstream )
Dark fibre
Access to Ducts
Access to in-building wiring
Network Layer
0 - Passive
Wholesale Service Provided
Conduit, Collocation facilities, access to ducts
1 ( Physical unbundling )
Local loop unbundling, dark fibre leasing, optical layer unbundling
2 ( Data link unbundling )
Layer 2bitstream access ( e.g Ethernet, ATM ), dark fibre and linklayer electronics at each end
3 ( Network unbundling )
Basic network services, layer 3 bitstream ( e.g IP bitstream )
 Open Access ( Mobile Networks ):
 Mobile Virtual Network Operator
Fixed and Mobile Open Access
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Market in EU relays on wholesale products
One network deployment a Wholesale/Open access obligation are crucial
 EU New Entrants DSL Lines by type of access – June 2011
11%
Full ULL
8%
Bitstream
Resale own network
14%
67%
Shared Access
Source : Digital Agenda Scoreboard 2011
Networks Access and Sharing : Core and Access
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Gigabit Passive Optical Network “GPON”, Point to Multipoint Distribution Mechanism
Shared downstream capacity ( 2.488 Gbps ), upstream capacity (1.244 Gbps )
 Distribution Network depend on civil works ( e.g Ducts, manholes, cabinets,
telecommunications rooms ..etc )
In-Building Infrastructure/Wiring Regulations
 Lack of access a potential barrier preventing broadband deployment
 Regulatory focus :
 Promoting infrastructure
 Infrastructure cost sharing
 Avoid Exclusive Agreements ( Operators and Owners/Developers )
 The Korean Model :
 The Building Certification Programme (BCP)
 Each apartment connected to 4 fibre optic cables
 If building is compliant its given an award/certificate
 Introduced in 1999, BCP is de facto for in-building wiring
Regulatory Issues/Disputes
 New Entrants Rollout :
 Efficient, easy, a quick Right of Way ( ROA )
 Access and Sharing Regime
 Access/Sharing to Ducts and Associated Civil Infrastructure
“Technical Standards for Fixed Infrastructure Rollout”
 Access/Sharing of Telecom Infrastructure in Mega Projects and Developments
 Exclusive Agreements
 Access Obligations
 In-Building wiring enforcement ( Building permit process )
 Lack of Clear Rules and Responsibilities
 Road Opening and Right of Way
 Obligation of Real Estate owners/developers
 Building Permit process
New Business Models
Way Forward
 Technical Standards for Access and Sharing of Passive Infrastructure
 Ability to get access to Ducts Networks ( Private/Government )
 Infrastructure Ready ( in-building wiring, Ducts infrastructure )
Thank You
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