Access to Passive Infrastructure : Definitions and Process Mohamed - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Access to Passive Infrastructure : Definitions and Process Mohamed El Bashir Technical Affairs Manager, Communications Regulatory Authority The State of Qatar

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  50-80%, 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”

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 )

Telecom Ducts Network  Telecom Corridors :  constructed on one or both sides of new or some existing  Integral part of Public Roads/Highways  Telecom Ducts and Infrastructure installed in the Corridor  Private Developments

Roles and Responsibilities CRA Infrastructure Telecom Corridor Construction/RO Regulatory - Design and - Access and Sharing - Construction of Standards of Utilities - RO and Design Corridors Roads/Telcom Approvals Corridor - Fiber Rollout “MMUP Roads Cross - Standards for Section Guidene” - Right of Way process Infrastructure “Qatar Highway - Quality of Service Q-PRO Access and Sharing Design manual” Obligations - Concept Designs - Coordination with Approvals ( Q-DES ) Gov. Agencies - Dimensioning of Telecom Corridor - Mega Developments

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 ”  Systems utilize GIS mapping of Utilities Infrastructure  System Users : Utility Agencies, Telecom Providers, Contractors  Ensure all procedures are online , SLA for better performance

Passive Infrastructure Regulatory Issues  Efficient, easy, a quick Right of Way ( ROA )  Access/Access 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

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 )

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 )

Passive Infrastructure Who Shares Wins

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