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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 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 Integral part of Public Roads/Highways Telecom Ducts and Infrastructure installed in the Corridor
Private Developments
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/TelcomCorridor
- 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”
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 )