Presentation in Qatar's Communications Regulatory Conference 2014 "Next Generation Fixed Broadband Networks and Services : Challenges and Opportunities".
The presentation define issues related to access, sharing of passive infrastructure. What is Open Access and how to implement it.
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Access to Passive Telecom Infrastructure : Opportunities and Challenges for Broadband Rollout
1. Access to Passive Infrastructure : Definitions and Process
Mohamed El Bashir
Technical Affairs Manager, Communications Regulatory Authority
The State of Qatar
2. Passive Infrastructure : Distribution Network
Internet Users demand high bandwidth ( e.g telecommuting, HD TV, Multimedia sharing, …etc )
Last mile fiber deployment is key to provide high broadband capacity
60-80%, is civil work which involve costs associated with opening (and closing) trenches and laying ducts
* Source : OECD Report “PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY FOR FIBRE DEPLOYMENT TO THE HOME”
3. Passive Networks : Core and Access
Passive Optical Network “PON”, uses optical splitters to separate and collect optical signals
as they move through the network
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 )
4. Telecom Ducts Network
Telecom Corridors :
constructed on one or both sides of new or some existing Roads
Integral part of Public Roads/Highways
Telecom Ducts and Infrastructure installed in the Corridor
Private Developments Infrastructure
5. Roles and Responsibilities
Telecom Corridor
- Design and
Standards of Utilities
Corridors
“MMUP Roads Cross
Section Guidene”
“Qatar Highway
Design manual”
- Dimensioning of
Telecom Corridor
Construction/RO
- Construction of
Roads/Telcom
Corridor
- Right of Way process
Q-PRO
- Concept Designs
Approvals ( Q-DES )
Infrastructure
- Access and Sharing
- Fiber Rollout
- Quality of Service
Obligations
Regulatory
- RO and Design
Approvals
- Standards for
Infrastructure
Access and Sharing
- Coordination with
Gov. Agencies
- Mega Developments
CRA
6. Right of Way Process
Effective RO Process :
A one stop shop and administrative procedures
Reducing barriers for obtaining authorization for access
Harmonizing administrative procedures for RO and ensuring consistency
Ashghal manages a RO automated/work flow online System “Q-PRO”
System utilize GIS mapping
of Utilities Infrastructure
System Users : Utility Agencies,
Telecom Providers, Contractors
Ensure all procedures are online ,
SLA for better performance
7. Passive Infrastructure Regulatory Issues
Efficient, easy, a quick Right of Way ( ROA )
Access/Sharing to Ducts and Associated Civil Infrastructure
“Technical Standards for Fixed Infrastructure Rollout”
Access/Sharing of Telecom Infrastructure in Mega Projects and Developments
Lack of Clear Rules and Responsibilities
8. Passive Infrastructure Access and Sharing
What is OPEN ACCESS ?
The possibility for third parties to use an existing network infrastructure
Ensuring access on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms
OPEN ACCESS Models :
Government/Private Partnership ( Australia, Qatar, Malysia, 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 )
OPEN ACCESS :
Co-Locations (e.g Telecom rooms, exchanges, ..etc )
Civil Infrastructure ( e.g Ducts, leading ducts, ..etc )
9. Way Forward
Automated, Quick, Efficient ROW Process
Technical Standards for Access and Sharing of Passive Infrastructure
Ability to get access to Ducts Networks ( Private/Government )