Network Infrastructure Sharing and Open Access Models by Eng. Ahmed D. Ziyad

Presented at SomNOG2 Conference in Mogadishu, Somalia
http://somnog.so/conference17/

Transcript

1. Ahmed Dahir Siyad Network Infrastructure sharing and Open access Models SomNOG2 Conference 2017
2. Comparison of Mobile Broadband and Mobile Voice Subscriptions 26.2 3.2 33.7 1 5.3 5.6 1.2 81.3 74.4 51.1 52.5 50.5 37.8 23.9 Kenya Tanzania Uganda Somalia Ethiopia Djibouti South Sudan Mobile-broadband subs per 100 Mobile-voice subs per 100 Source: World bank 2016
3. Network Infrastructure Needs  Redundant International submarine cables  At least two  Reliable national backbone  Sufficient last-mile access for remote areas  Affordable pricing  Interconnections -both IP and mobile networks
4. Network Infrastructure challenges  Expensive International and last-mile access  Limited network coverage (Internet)  Causes:–  Duplication of infrastructure  Low level of competition  Short technical expertise  High network costs
5. Scope and Ease of Infrastructure sharing • Civil engineering works of other operators • Existing sitesand masts • Existingrail links & powerlinesfibre • Existing telecom fibrenetworks • Local loop of existingoperators N e w construction : • Roads, powerlines & gas, water and oil pipelines • Building and housingestates Easiersharing Hardersharing O T H E RS E C T O R S I N F R A S T R U C T U R S T E L E C O M INFRA S T R U C U R E • Ducts • Poles • Sites • Masts • Darkfibre • Wavelength • Activenetwork elements Scope ofInfrastructuresharing Ease of Infrastructuresharing Source: APC/Deloitte Study 2015 Land building s • Civil works • ROW • Sewage/water system • Railroads • Power grids • Roads • Gas & oil pipelines
6. Why Infrastructure sharing necessary  Promotion of competition  Optimization of capital investment  Promotion of new added values services  Coverage expansion
8. Major Benefits of Infrastructure Sharing Source: APC/Deloitte Study 2015 Reduced Opex and Capex & Release of capital assets Lower asset duplication: Expansion of network and coverage Increase in take up and connectivity Lower barriers to entry increase competition Reduced visual and environmental impact Economic & Social Benefits Lower service prices
9. Burundi’s national fibre backbone - The Burundi Backbone System (BBS) Before Burundi gained access to an international fibre cable in 2012, internet access was dependent on expensive satellite connections and was limited to a small number of urban subscribers. In rural areas the backbone network remained underdeveloped . To solve this problem the government created a PPP with the Burundi Backbone System (BBS) in 2010. BBS is a company that was formed as a joint venture between four of the country’s leading telecom operators and one ISP. The World Bank provided the Burundian government with a loan of US$11.5m to help finance the US$25m project. The project involves the creation of a 1,250km fibre optic backbone connecting all 17 provinces. Source: APC/Deloitte Study 2015
10. Way forward  Telecom Infrastructure sharing will become important for speedy growth and rollout of telecom services especially in developing countries  Government has to take initiatives to facilitate proper framework for infrastructure sharing  Proper regulatory and policy framework for infrastructure sharing is important to boost this sector.