Mohamed El BashirTechnical Affairs Dpt. Manager Communications Regulatory AuthorityThe State of Qatar

Telecom Laws and Regulations ForumTelecommunications Regulatory Authority

13 – 15 April 2015

Open AccessPolicies, Opportunities and Challenges

Internet Future is Broadband

Broadband is critical for soci-ecominc development

Internet Users demand high bandwidth ( e.g telecommuting, HD TV, Multimedia sharing, …etc )

Machine to Machine and Internet of Things

Development of an Knowledge economy, diversification and DP growth

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 )

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

Internet Exchange Points (IXP)

Source : Pocket Clearing House – IXP Map

Open Access ( Fixed Networks ): Access to Local loop Wholesale services ( e.g bitstream ) Dark fibre Access to Ducts Access to in-building wiring

Open Access ( Mobile Networks ): Mobile Virtual Network Operator

Fixed and Mobile Open Access

Network Layer Wholesale Service Provided

0 - Passive 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 link-layer electronics at each end

3 ( Network unbundling ) Basic network services, layer 3 bitstream ( e.g IP bitstream )

EU New Entrants DSL Lines by type of access – June 2011

Fixed and Mobile Open Access

67%

14%

8%

11%Full ULL

Bitstream

Resale own network

Shared Access

Source : Digital Agenda Scoreboard 2011

Market in EU relays on wholesale products One network deployment a Wholesale/Open access obligation are crucial

Networks Access and Sharing : Core and Access

Gigabit Passive Optical Network “GPON”, Point to Multipoint Distribution MechanismShared downstream capacity ( 2.488 Gbps ), upstream capacity (1.244 Gbps )

Distribution Network depend on civil works ( e.g Ducts, manholes, cabinets, telecommunications rooms ..etc )

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

In-Building Infrastructure/Wiring Regulations

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 )

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