driving quality iptv deployments

Driving Quality IPTV Deployments

DSL ForumRobin Mersh, COO

April 11, 2007

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282 Million Broadband Lines24% Global increase in 2006


Middle East Broadband on the Rise38% regional increase in subscribers-2006

0.05%0.01%1,4002,963,00020,975,000Yemen

0.05%0.01%3,0005,677,00035,079,814Sudan

0.32%0.06%11,0003,476,00019,044,000Syria

0.47%0.08%25,4005,360,00032,906,000Algeria

1.34%0.28%205,18215,356,00074,033,000Egypt

1.44%0.21%7,665532,0003,702,000Palestine

1.90%0.30%74,0003,905,00024,573,000Saudi Arabia

2.06%0.33%8,378406,0002,567,000Oman

3.12%0.70%71,0002,274,00010,086,000Tunisia

3.67%0.68%38,6001,051,0005,703,000Jordan

6.08%1.14%30,600503,0002,687,000Kuwait

6.38%1.30%393,3006,165,00030,310,192Morocco

13.64%2.27%16,500121,000726,617Bahrain

22.50%5.03%180,000800,0003,577,000Lebanon

28.87%4.65%208,990724,0004,496,000United Arab Emirates

47.17%6.43%50,000106,000777,800Qatar

%HH%PopCountry BB

Market Total

2006Q4

HouseholdsPopulationCountry

Source: Point Topic


Broadband Breakdown in RegionMiddle East- Fastest Growing Region in the World

Cable Modem100000

8%

DSL1131727

85%

WiFi80000

6%

Other83781%

Leased Circuit19100%

Cable ModemDSLWiFiOtherLeased Circuit


Demand for IPTV is Growing Worldwide

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H2 2004 H1 2005 H1 2006Source: www.point-topic.com

IPTV subscribers worldwide, 000s

OthersAmericasEuropeAsia Pacific

• IPTV Customers Projected to reach 50 Million by 2010 (MRG, 2006)

• Bundles including IPTV can typically increase average revenue per customer to $ 132/mo in many parts of the world

$10$12

$40

$30

$15

$25

Total: $132/month

Multi-Play OpportunityLocal voice

LongdistanceBasic TV

Broadband

Digital TVDVR


Technical Advancements Set the Stage for IPTV Reality

• MPEG4 video coding allows more DSL users to receive IPTV• DSL line rates required are reduced compared to MPEG2• Now DSL can deliver a given video quality over longer cable to reach more users• In some networks this can increase the addressable market for IPTV by ~ 20%

• ADSL2plus, VDSL2 & bonded DSL deliver higher speeds to homes• Can then deliver HDTV (MPEG4 encoded) over DSL to more users

• New Application Layer Error-Correction Codes ensures IPTV is transported with high quality over DSL

• E.g. like the new Raptor Codes endorsed for DVB and used in 3G mobile

• Technology to distribute IPTV within the home• Existing Wires – HPNA 3• Powerline – Home Plug AV• Wireless – IEEE 802.11n WiFi

• DSM/DLM (Dynamic Spectrum/Line Management)• Optimizes a users individual line configuration to maximize performance


DSL Forum-Developing End-to-end IPTV Solutions


Enable regional and global interoperability of network equipment

An open access architecture is crucial for the easy adoption of new IPTV services

Shape broadband evolutionaccording to the views and needs of all players involved

Architecture Evolution for Triple Play

Why Standardize the Architecture?


What does the industry need?

IPTV Content Providers Need-Cost-effective high-speed access to the homeNetwork architecture supporting end-end QoS for triple play with security, reliability & policy managementEfficient remote management of CPE by the service providerMulti-vendor interoperable CPECost effective triple play networking within the home

IPTV CPE Industry Needs-Efficient remote management of Set Top Box (STB) by the service provider

Broadband Service Provider Needs-Multi-vendor interoperable CPECost effective triple play networking within the homeCommon remote management tools for set-top boxes, VoIP telephony equipment, network addressed storage etc.

• Global test set for ADSL2plus, VDSL2 & TR-069 managed Residential Gateways

• Independent Test Lab (ITL) program to reduce time to market of new products


What does the customer need?Quality Service

• New! DSL Forum TR-126 : Triple Play Quality of Experience (QoE) Requirements

• Guidelines for QoE dimensions, measurement and guidelines for different applications:

Broadcast TV, VoD, Premium VideoIncluding Packet Loss Ratio guidelines for SDTV and HDTV

VoiceBest Effort Internet Access & others


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BroadbandAccess

Establishes specifications for broadband “agnostic”access network architectures that deliver inherent quality, scalability, resiliency, and inter-working capabilities that enable services to be delivered via multiple business models.

Key Access TRs: TR-101, TR-059, 058, 102, 092New! TR-100

Critical features-IP EthernetMulti-service Enabled ArchitectureEnd-to-end QoS Enabled ArchitectureSimplified Network Provisioning & Mngt


Improving Bandwidth Support

• Focus on data rate performance of DSL Access under various loop and noise conditions

• Video has very exacting needs for speed & stability

• Creation of guidelines and test suites for interoperability (performance) and functional testing

• TR-067v2 ADSL interop testing – approved Q3 2006• New! TR-100: ADSL2/2plus performance testing

• WT-105: ADSL2/2plus functional testing• WT-114: VDSL2 performance testing• WT-115 VDSL2 functional testing


IPTV implementation of TR-101

• Multi-service end-to-end architecture capable of supporting IPTV• End-to-end Ethernet OAM model for broadband access • Detailed multicast and QoS architecture blueprint• Protocol adaptation functions for legacy services• Additional security features in the Access Node• Access Loop Identification and Characterization

Regional / Access Network

EthernetAccessNode

BroadbandNetworkGateway

RoutingGateway Video

Server

Network ServiceProvider

ApplicationServiceProvider

IP router

LNS

Customer Premises NetworkEthernet

Aggregation

IP router

IP router

L2TS

Video BNG(optional)


BroadbandHome

Defines a unified home networking environment by establishing a common set of CPE capabilities as well as automating device activation and configuration in order to simplify the service delivery process.

Key TRs: TR-069, TR-98, 104, 106, 110, 111, 133, 068, 064, 067, WT-121, WT-123, WT-135

Two work targets-Remote Management Requirements-

Advanced Services Enabled ArchitectureStandardized Broadband WAN InterfaceFlow-through Order ManagementAutomated Device ProvisioningCentralized Configuration ManagementEnhanced Remote Support Capabilities

CPE Requirements-Device StandardizationCommon Home Area Networking CapabilitiesInteroperability Program


TR-069 Protocol Highlights

L A N

M a n a g e dC P E ( B - N T )

R e g io n a lB ro a d b a n d

N e tw o rk

D S L A MB R A S

A C S

S c o p e o fC P E W A N M a n a g e m e n t P r o to c o l:

A C S S o u th b o u n d In te r f a c eS e rv ic eC o n f ig u ra t io n

M a n a g e r

A C S N o r th b o u n dIn te r f a c e

M a n a g e d C P E( L A N D e v ic e )

• Access neutral, bi-directional SOAP/HTTP-based messaging• Bootstrap communication and discover device capabilities• Ability to set/get configuration information, diagnostics, status and performance

info• Firmware/image management• Alerts based on changes to specific settings• Independent gateway data model in common with TR-064, extensible to

additional devices and capabilities

TR-069 enables support over the entire IPTV service lifecycle

Remote CPE troubleshooting • Improve problem resolution

abilities• Shorten support calls• Eliminate unnecessary CPE

replacement• Reduce truck rolls• Enhance current customer

support process

Remote CPE management• Automate management of

millions of devices• Firmware upgrades• Enable new services• Database of all installed CPE

Web-based integration• Service selection• Customization• Provisioning• Eliminates subscriber need

to access CPE GUI

Touch-less installation• Auto-detection and

configuration of CPE • Automatic firmware

downloads• Download latest revsions

of 3rd party software• No need to modify or

maintain CD’s

Graphics supplied by Siemens


Broadband Control

Creates an intelligent, programmable control layer that unifies all next-generation network assets and empowers service providers to deliver personalized services that enhance the subscriber experience.

Key TRs: TR-113, WT-131, WT-132, WT-134

Features-Extensible ArchitectureCommon Policy Information ModelUnified Data ModelDynamic Session ControlReal-time Network Control


Policy Management Perspectives

Network Policy Invocation :service provider &/or end-user

BRAS CPE

T

Network CPE

Policy Distribution

WTWT--134 : 134 : Policy Management FrameworkPolicy Management FrameworkTRTR--102102 : Service Interface Requirements: Service Interface Requirements


The Big Picture

Graphics supplied by Motive

Residential Gateway

(RG)

TR-106: Common Data

Model Template

TR-106: Common Data

Model Template

Gaming Console

TR-064: LAN side CPE

Mgmt

TR-064: LAN side CPE

Mgmt

TR-98, TR-133: Quality of Service

Extensions

TR-98, TR-133: Quality of Service

Extensions

TR-111: Remote Mgmt of home

devices(TR-069 pass-thru)

TR-111: Remote Mgmt of home

devices(TR-069 pass-thru)

TR-069: WAN-side CPE Mgmt

TR-069: WAN-side CPE Mgmt

TR-104: VoIP Object ModelTR-104: VoIP Object Model

VoIP

WT-135: STB Object modelWT-135: STB Object model

IP STB

OSS/BSS

Auto-Configuration Server (ACS)

CallCenter

WT-121, WT-123:TR-069

Implementation & Interoperability

WT-121, WT-123:TR-069

Implementation & Interoperability

Policy

WT-131, WT-132: ACS

Northbound Interface

WT-131, WT-132: ACS

Northbound Interface

TR-068, WT-124, RG Requirements

TR-068, WT-124, RG Requirements

TR-094: HN Multi-Service Delivery

Framework

TR-094: HN Multi-Service Delivery

Framework

TR-110: VoIP Reference ModelsTR-110: VoIP

Reference Models

WT-140: NAS Data Model

WT-140: NAS Data Model

WT-122: Voice ATA Requirements

WT-122: Voice ATA Requirements

Home Storage Server

WT-142: Framework –

PON Mgt

WT-142: Framework –

PON Mgt

WT-107: TR-069v2 modelWT-107: TR-069v2 model

TR-126: Quality of Experience Measurements

TR-126: Quality of Experience Measurements

WT-134Policy Control

WT-134Policy Control

TR-101Migration to Ethernet

Access Aggregation

TR-101Migration to Ethernet

Access Aggregation


Summary

BroadbandHometm initiative addressing multi-device homes including Set Top Boxes (WT-135)

Cost effective triple play networking within the home

Plugfests & testing specifications used by independent testing labs (TR-100)

Multi-vendor interoperable CPE

Industry-agreed secure WAN management protocol for residential gateways, extensible to CPE devices within the home (TR-069)

Efficient remote management of CPE by the service provider

IP/Ethernet-based broadband network architecture (TR-101 and WT-134)

Network architecture supporting end-to-end QoS with security, reliability & policy management

ADSL2plus, VDSL2, bonded DSLCost-effective high-speed access to the home

DSL Forum Solution FocusIPTV Industry Requirement


What else is on the horizon?

BroadbandAccess• WT-144 “Multi-Service Architecture & Framework Requirements”

(TR-058 update)• Requirements for moving to a generic converged architecture

• Using GPON Access in the context of TR-101• Network component requirements arising from WT-144 BroadbandControl• WT-134 “Policy control framework”

• Based on 3GPP IMS, ETSI TISPAN, IETF• Mapping to TR-059 and TR-101 Architectures

• WT-146 “IP Sessions”• IP subscriber sessions & IP flows, authentication & management

• WT-147 “Layer 2 Control Mechanism”• Control protocol between a BNG and an Access Node to perform QoS, service and

subscriber related operationsBroadbandHome• WT-135 “Object Model for Set Top Boxes”

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