Next Generation Networks

TRAI, 25 August 2011

Martin Lundborg SBR Juconomy Consulting

Definition

ITU-T Definition

A NGN is a packet-based network able to provide telecommunication services and able to make use of multiple broadband, QoS-enabled t b db d Q S bl d transport t h l i and i which t technologies d in hi h service-related functions are independent from underlying transport-related technologies. It enables unfettered access for users to networks and to competing service providers and/or services of their choice. It supports g pp generalized mobility which y will allow consistent and ubiquitous provision of services to users. (ITU-T Rec. Y.2001) An IP-based network Service independent from transport One network many services Traffic management (QoS) An NGN is divided into a core and an access network Migration Boundaries between fixed, mobile and data networks become increasingly blurred Regulatory environment
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The essence of NGN

Issues

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Economies of Scale Economies of Scope

IP network efficiency

Why NGN?
Network flexibility New business modells

New services

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Potential for India

The potential of India Chances for India through the implementation of NGN Huge and growing market for telecommunications services Large number of telecommunication network operators and service providers Legal and regulatory system Home country for advanced y industries including IT services Impact on the worldwide telecommunications industry Implementation of the most advanced networks in the world Cost-efficient telecommunication services Implementation of innovative services eventually fostering innovate service and content providers

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Further considerations (1)

Obstacles (examples) Migration of networks is CAPEX intensive Migration takes time

Changes might put some business models and revenue streams at risk Legacy networks might have less incentives to migrate, especially with regard to interconnection Standards and specifications are still an open issue Proprietary soft switch solutions vs. standardised IMS QoS parameters and service classes Monitoring of QoS perfomance New cost drivers imply new charging regimes (volume instead of time based charging?) Licensing issues Lawful interception L f li t ti

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Further considerations (2)

Obstacles (examples) Coordination of the implementation of interconnection required Interfaces and architectures Number of Points of Interconnections Bilateral vs. multilateral agreements etc. Digital divide

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Further considerations (3)

NGN provides huge potential to providers and consumers including cost savings and the introduction of new services There will be a large impact on business models and agreements between providers id There is still a lot to do before the migration to NGN has been completed. Market p y players follow different migration p g paths and timelines. Mobile and fixed networks have different business models and different incentives to migrate their networks. Mobile networks follow the evolution of the standards. For fixed fi d networks there i no clear standardised evolutionary path. k h is l d di d l i h Extensive collaboration within the industry (operators, vendors, regulator, consumers) is needed for the implementation

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Questions for the seminar

Which technical solutions are preferable for the implementation of NGN? Which Whi h commercial arrangements are preferred and b t i l t f d d between which stakeholders? hi h t k h ld ? Is there a need for regulatory intervention and if yes, which kind of intervention is needed? Regarding interconnection Regarding QoS Regarding licensing How can the migration to NGN be accelerated? How to ensure QoS, lawful interception, network security etc.

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