Access to Passive Infrastructure : Definitions and Process

Mohamed El BashirTechnical Affairs Manager, Communications Regulatory AuthorityThe 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

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”

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 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 )

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

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 processQ-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

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

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

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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