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Infrastructure Sharing • Challenges • Opportunities
By: Mr. Kwaku Sakyi-Addo Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications
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L.I for IS in Ghana
Types of IS
Introduc7on
Outline
About the Chamber
• COMMON INTEREST
Policy / Legisla6on / Regula6on
Industry Reputa6on
Public Comms / Advocacy
Research
Introduction to Infrastructure Sharing (IS)
What is Infrastructure Sharing (IS)? • “mechanism for decreasing costs and potentially resulting in greater coverage, improved quality of service and lower retail
prices, whilst having a positive environmental impact and optimizing national scarce resources”
What is Passive Sharing? “the sharing of space or physical supporting infrastructure which
does not require active operational co-ordination between network operators Interconnection.” Eg: Site & Mast Sharing
What is Active Sharing? • “this requires operators to share elements of the active network
layer including; radio access, nodes and transmission” Eg: RAN, Network Roaming and Core-Network Sharing
Types of Infrastructure Sharing (IS)
Site Sharing Mast Sharing
MS shows a single fenced-‐off compound within which operators will install their own access infrastructure, ranging from antennas to base transceiver sta;on (BTS) cabinets. However, each operator will install their own antennas onto a shared physical mast or other structure. The mast may need to be strengthened or made taller to support several sets of antenna
SS shows solid line around the equipment and masts represents the fenced-‐off compound that the operators will either own or lease. Within this compound each operator usually installs their own infrastructure separately from that of other operators. However, they may decide to share support equipment, including shelters, power supply and air condi;oning.
Types of Infrastructure Sharing (IS)
RAN Sharing
It involves the sharing of all access network equipment, including the antenna, mast and backhaul equipment. Each of the RAN access networks is incorporated into a single network, which is then split into separate networks at the point of connec7on to the core.
Network Roaming
Network roaming can be considered a form of infrastructure sharing although traffic from one operator’s subscriber is actually being carried and routed on another operator’s network; • Na7onal Roaming • Interna7onal Roaming • Inter-‐System Roaming
Core Network Sharing
Deeper level of sharing which requires permiJng a partner operator access to certain or all parts of the core network. Eg; Sharing EIR func7on which on its own may be expensive but as a pooled resource is aLrac7ve
How can Operators Share Infrastructure?
Adv. Of Infrastructure Sharing (IS)
Cut down on Capital Costs
Cut down in Time to Market
Reduc7on in OPEX
Less duplica7on of Infrastructure
Network Expansion Increase in Coverage
Decrease in Service Prices
Reduc7on in Visual & Environmental Impact
Increase in Connec7vity & Quality Social & Economic Benefits
Infrastructure Sharing Challenges
Finding Right Balance btn competition and cooperation as sharing could lead to losses in
opportunity to compete
Decreased investment in infrastructure
Possible leakage of critical business info to parent host
Risk of Confidentiality
Breaches
Erosion of Competitive
Differentiation
Legal & Regulatory Instruments for IS
Electronic Communica7ons Act
Standard Infrastructure Communica7on License (Towers)
Na7onal Telecom’s Policy
Na7onal Comms Authority Act
Na7onal Comms Regula7ons
Guidelines for Tower Deployment
Guidelines for Mast Building & Sharing in Ghana
The Electronic Communica6on Act of 2008 covers the overall regula6on of electronic communica6ons services and networks, including the right of access to facili6es (i.e. passive infrastructure),rights of way and statutory way leaves • Operators are required to provide access to other operators that request access to facili;es or public rights of way or statutory wayleaves that it owns or controls on a ;mely basis; • Public u;li;es may also request the use of operator facili;es • Nego;a;on to be carried out in a non-‐discriminatory and equitable basis and prices are to be determined on a cost-‐oriented basis • NCA may intervene in resolving disputes or media;ng nego;a;on and may regulate rates, terms and condi;ons for access
IS in Ghana
• Active Tower Sharing • Outsourcing to 3 key Tower Companies
• Over 5,700 colocations (Dec 2015)
• Active Fibre Sharing • Commonly known as “swap deals”
• Eg. Telco A provides access to Telco B in Tema and Dansoman vice versa.
• C-squared project (1700km fibre btn Accra, Tema Kumasi)
• Sales solely to licensed service providers not end users.
Ongoing Industry Dialogue on IS
• Ultimate Objective • Reduce CAPEX/OPEX costs
• Enhance Coverage, Expand Access
• Active Sharing • Cure Low Revenue Sites • eg. Leave 1 MNO, 3 Others Move on and Roam
• Expand to Completely New Sites (Industry Plan 3-5yr)
• Regulatory Support + USF Collaboration
IS Good Practices
Sharing Friendly Environment
Innovative Regulatory Policies & Strategies
o Establishing Adequate Regulatory Environment that favors competition (based not only on ser vices, but infrastructure) for incumbent & new operators
o Creating incentives to competition and investments (regulatory fee exemptions, tax regimes), in order not to limit infrastructure sharing to certain Operators or types of services
o Reasonable Terms & Conditions o Sharing obligations do not hinder
investments made
o Commercial & non-commercial terms do n o t a c t a s a b a r r i e r t o s h a r i n g arrangements
o Transparency o Mandatory provision of info by Operators
o Interaction with other sectors o incentivizing sharing with players in other
sectors (specifically utilities) benefiting the environment, financial health and urban planning
o Dispute Resolution
IS & Tower Sharing plays a significant role in developing markets in order to promote universal telecommunica7on access Tower/Fibre sharing and outsourcing models offer growth paths to service expansion and enhanced subscriber penetra7on for incumbents, new entrants and regulators in developing markets. However, IS has its challenges. Industry needs to clearly iden7fy the path most suitable to their needs to avoid the pi]alls and realize the poten7al benefits.
Conclusion
THANK YOU!
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