Network Access point “NAP”

for the Arab States

Jordan’s Proposal to host the Cham NAP

Presented by :Nisreen Al-Araj

The Arab leaders had adopted the NAP initiative

Jordan was proposed to host the Cham NAP due toStrength of Network InfrastructureTelecommunications’ open

market policyExistence of a range of ISPs and

Telecom Operatorsand the capacity of the available

Internet bandwidth.

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Meetings and brainstorming sessions were held with concerned parties; ISP’s , telecom operators, infrastructure owners, possible beneficiaries, investors, TRC.

The meetings focused onInformation about the initiativeExploring Connectivity options inside

Jordan & with neighboring countriesDifferent scenarios for involvement

of stakeholders and possible areas of investment

Discussions regarding best ways to proceed

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Connectivity can be secured using one or a combination of the following

options:The National broadband network

The NEPCo infrastructure

The Data center can be located either in Amman, or in Aqaba for its location

as a gateway to Jordan.

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NBN network is an optical ring network structure

Consists of Overlay network, metro rings and access network.

based on point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet (GE) over fiber technology.

divided into 8 modulesImplementation of the network

was completed in Amman and Aqaba areas

the route between Amman and Aqaba is currently under implementation

The whole network is expected to finish in 2009

The network can be expanded to secure connectivity with neighboring countries

The National Broadband Network

Will be presented by NEPCo. representative.

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a proposal was prepared to connect the research and education networks (NRENs) in the Arab countries in one regional network.

The PAN was planned to connect the NRENs in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon using the fiber cables of the power distribution grids between these countries.

The PAN is not implemented yet and Jordan’s Proposal is to integrate it into the NAPs business model

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Research & Education networks (NRENs) are dedicated networks connecting Universities, Research Centers, Hospitals, Museums and any other institution that may have research & education activities.

Each country establishes its own (NREN) to provide the connectivity and communications for the research and education communities

Currently most of the countries have established or started implementing an (NREN)

Some countries use dark fiber to build the network and others use available telecom infrastructure by leasing circuits or IP connections.

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Examples of the national networks in the Arab countries: Morocco: National Center of

Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST)

Egypt: Egyptian Universities Network (EUN)

Algeria: Algerian Academic and Research Network (ARN/CERSIT)

Palestine: Palestinian Association for the Development of Internet 2 (PADI2)

Syria: Syrian Higher Education and Research Networks (SHERN)

Jordan: Jordanian Universities Network (JUNet)

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The Jordanian government is committed to the success of this initiative, and will provide all kinds of support , coordination and needed regulations

As a sign of commitment and support ,Jordan gov. will offer from the NBN one pair of fiber on any needed route depending on the extra capacity available and starting from Amman Aqaba route

Jordan wants to ensure that the Arab Research and Education Network is part of the business model that will be built so that education and research are fully supported.

Commitment Statement

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Issues to be discussed and priority actions:

Discussing the Business model, stakeholder participation and levels of involvement

Issues regarding Connectivity with neighboring countries, and the rest of the NAPs host countries

Technical operational model

Topology and design issues, ex; connectivity between Jordan and Morocco.

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