Showing posts with label Open Access. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Open Access. Show all posts
I am growing a little tired of the various claims emerging in the industry regarding Open Access. So I have decided to write this article to explain exactly what is Open Access (as defined by the Australia Government and other international organisations) and what it is not.
First where did the term originate? This is a hard question to answer as it is perhaps different within each region of the world. The first time I heard it used was in 2005 at a presentation to the FTTH Council's annual conference by UTOPIA. But I am sure a number of European operators may also state their claim for the creation. According to Wikipedia, the term was coined by Roberto Battiti on 2003 in his article "Global growth of open access networks: from warchalking and connection sharing to sustainable business."
Irrespective of who first used it, it has become a term which is now being in appropriately used by some sectors of the industry to they claim to the "openess" of their network. The full term is actually "Open Access Network" or OAN and in telecommunications, it refers to a horizontally layered network architecture but more importantly it is a business model for a telecommunication carrier in which the network owner/operator is seperated and independant of the retail service providers who deal with the end customer.
Fundimentally the OAN business model is based on a three layer structure of Network Owner, Network Operator and Retail Service Providers although the most common approach around the world is where the Network Owner and Operator are frequently merged together to improve efficiency and reduce the operating costs of the model.
Most importantly in this model is the premise that the Network Owner/Operator does not compete at the retail level. If a network owner is to compete against others at the retail level there will always be claims (whether valid or not) of favoritism, anti competitive conduct and theft of customer data, thus to eleminate this all together and create a level playing field for all retail providers it is best for the network owner/operator to exclude themselves from the retail sector.
When the National Broadband Request for Proposals was released in April 2008, some carriers took it upon themselves to start making claims of already providing an Open Access Network - when in fact they where not - so show their compliance with Government strategy. This lead to a clarify of the Government's position on this term with a more robust definition early this year, thus the words "wholesale only" was added whenever the term was used. So "Open Access, Wholesale only" makes it very clear what is required and that the two or three layer business model is followed ensuring a fair and level playing field for all access seekers.
Perhaps the best and most robustly defined Open Access Network model is that of the Singapore Government's National Broadband Initiative., although UTOPIA has been delivering Open Access Networks in the United States since 2001/2002 (I think). There is also the i-nec declaration of Open Access Networks, which is interesting readying and developed by a group of Cities rather than carriers.
So to clarify the confusion out there, if a network operator is providing both wholesale and retail services, this is not an Open Access business model, but Vertically Integrated with wholesale access business model.
First where did the term originate? This is a hard question to answer as it is perhaps different within each region of the world. The first time I heard it used was in 2005 at a presentation to the FTTH Council's annual conference by UTOPIA. But I am sure a number of European operators may also state their claim for the creation. According to Wikipedia, the term was coined by Roberto Battiti on 2003 in his article "Global growth of open access networks: from warchalking and connection sharing to sustainable business."
Irrespective of who first used it, it has become a term which is now being in appropriately used by some sectors of the industry to they claim to the "openess" of their network. The full term is actually "Open Access Network" or OAN and in telecommunications, it refers to a horizontally layered network architecture but more importantly it is a business model for a telecommunication carrier in which the network owner/operator is seperated and independant of the retail service providers who deal with the end customer.
Fundimentally the OAN business model is based on a three layer structure of Network Owner, Network Operator and Retail Service Providers although the most common approach around the world is where the Network Owner and Operator are frequently merged together to improve efficiency and reduce the operating costs of the model.
Most importantly in this model is the premise that the Network Owner/Operator does not compete at the retail level. If a network owner is to compete against others at the retail level there will always be claims (whether valid or not) of favoritism, anti competitive conduct and theft of customer data, thus to eleminate this all together and create a level playing field for all retail providers it is best for the network owner/operator to exclude themselves from the retail sector.
When the National Broadband Request for Proposals was released in April 2008, some carriers took it upon themselves to start making claims of already providing an Open Access Network - when in fact they where not - so show their compliance with Government strategy. This lead to a clarify of the Government's position on this term with a more robust definition early this year, thus the words "wholesale only" was added whenever the term was used. So "Open Access, Wholesale only" makes it very clear what is required and that the two or three layer business model is followed ensuring a fair and level playing field for all access seekers.
Perhaps the best and most robustly defined Open Access Network model is that of the Singapore Government's National Broadband Initiative., although UTOPIA has been delivering Open Access Networks in the United States since 2001/2002 (I think). There is also the i-nec declaration of Open Access Networks, which is interesting readying and developed by a group of Cities rather than carriers.
So to clarify the confusion out there, if a network operator is providing both wholesale and retail services, this is not an Open Access business model, but Vertically Integrated with wholesale access business model.
Benoit Felton, Yankie Group Analyst and one of our members of the Fibre Ring was recently invited to a conference in New Zealand last week called "Broadband at a Crossroads".
His talk was on Open Access - particularly of FTTH - and why it makes economic sense to open up the network to competitors, but more important to ensure retailers are treated with equality by not retailing on the network yourself.
If you dont have the 35minutes to watch it all here as some important points of interest:
10:30min - "its a lot more cheaper to run a fibre network than a copper network"
13:35min - the beginning of his definition of Open Access.
22:45min - a new Open Access Model. Confirms the model I have described in the past.
http://www.r2.co.nz/20090226/benoit-f.wmv
His talk was on Open Access - particularly of FTTH - and why it makes economic sense to open up the network to competitors, but more important to ensure retailers are treated with equality by not retailing on the network yourself.
If you dont have the 35minutes to watch it all here as some important points of interest:
10:30min - "its a lot more cheaper to run a fibre network than a copper network"
13:35min - the beginning of his definition of Open Access.
22:45min - a new Open Access Model. Confirms the model I have described in the past.
http://www.r2.co.nz/20090226/benoit-f.wmv
Opticomm and Internode launch 100Mbps Fibre to the Home
0 comments Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2009At greenfield developments around Australia, Internode is partnering with housing estate telecoms specialist OptiComm to deliver Australia's fastest commercial broadband services for retail customers.
OptiComm, a Hills Industries joint venture company, specialises in providing Fibre-to-the-Home networks for new housing estates. Internode is delivering retail broadband services over the OptiComm network.
Internode's first Home Fibre services will be connected at Queensland's Fernbrooke estate, a development by Urban Pacific at Redbank Plains, located 32km south-west of the Brisbane CBD. Fernbrooke comprises more than 1000 homes built around 20 hectares of recreational space and parkland.
Among a dozen planned projects, Internode is also partnering with OptiComm to deliver Fibre to the Home services at the Lochiel Park and Northgate developments in South Australia.
Internode Home Fibre plans cost from $49.95 a month for a service with a 25 Mbps downstream speed and a five gigabyte (GB) download quota. Home Fibre services are also available at downstream speeds of 50 Mbps and 100 Mbps. With Internode Home Fibre services, the quoted downstream speed is actually delivered to the home's Ethernet port, unlike the "best effort" speeds provided by traditional ADSL2+ services.
Internode managing director Simon Hackett said Internode Home Fibre was a "future-proof" broadband service that could operate for decades. "Just as copper served Australia well during the 20th century, fibre will provide the countrys nervous system for the 21st century," he said.
"Fibre to the Home is emerging as the broadband delivery model of choice internationally, with more than 13 million FTTH-connected homes in Japan, six million in the US, a similar number in China and nearly two million FTTH subscribers in Europe.*"
"Internode's ability to deliver a 25 Mbps Fibre to the Home service for less than $50 a month and a true 100 Mbps service for less than $100 demonstrates that technology is not the barrier to deploying a world-best broadband system in Australia."
"Our testing shows that Internode Home Fibre service is working extremely well, delivering outcomes at up to eight times faster than the National Broadband Network target speed of 12 Mbps. NBN speeds stopped being the future quite some time ago. Significantly, FTTH is scaleable in the future to speeds far greater than that again."
"This is an example of one of the many projects Internode has been quietly working away on for a while. We think it's a very exciting initiative, demonstrating that in the real world, the future for residential broadband is clearly Fibre to the Home - and Internode is thrilled to be a part of making it happen - today."
As well as access to Australia's fastest retail broadband service, Internode Home Fibre subscribers will receive access to a phone service that provides a conventional 'dial tone' voice service to each subscribing household, directly from the OptiComm termination unit in the home.
More information is available at http://www.internode.on.net/ftth.
* FTTH subscriber numbers come from http://www.ftthcouncil.org/?t=311
OptiComm, a Hills Industries joint venture company, specialises in providing Fibre-to-the-Home networks for new housing estates. Internode is delivering retail broadband services over the OptiComm network.
Internode's first Home Fibre services will be connected at Queensland's Fernbrooke estate, a development by Urban Pacific at Redbank Plains, located 32km south-west of the Brisbane CBD. Fernbrooke comprises more than 1000 homes built around 20 hectares of recreational space and parkland.
Among a dozen planned projects, Internode is also partnering with OptiComm to deliver Fibre to the Home services at the Lochiel Park and Northgate developments in South Australia.
Internode Home Fibre plans cost from $49.95 a month for a service with a 25 Mbps downstream speed and a five gigabyte (GB) download quota. Home Fibre services are also available at downstream speeds of 50 Mbps and 100 Mbps. With Internode Home Fibre services, the quoted downstream speed is actually delivered to the home's Ethernet port, unlike the "best effort" speeds provided by traditional ADSL2+ services.
Internode managing director Simon Hackett said Internode Home Fibre was a "future-proof" broadband service that could operate for decades. "Just as copper served Australia well during the 20th century, fibre will provide the countrys nervous system for the 21st century," he said.
"Fibre to the Home is emerging as the broadband delivery model of choice internationally, with more than 13 million FTTH-connected homes in Japan, six million in the US, a similar number in China and nearly two million FTTH subscribers in Europe.*"
"Internode's ability to deliver a 25 Mbps Fibre to the Home service for less than $50 a month and a true 100 Mbps service for less than $100 demonstrates that technology is not the barrier to deploying a world-best broadband system in Australia."
"Our testing shows that Internode Home Fibre service is working extremely well, delivering outcomes at up to eight times faster than the National Broadband Network target speed of 12 Mbps. NBN speeds stopped being the future quite some time ago. Significantly, FTTH is scaleable in the future to speeds far greater than that again."
"This is an example of one of the many projects Internode has been quietly working away on for a while. We think it's a very exciting initiative, demonstrating that in the real world, the future for residential broadband is clearly Fibre to the Home - and Internode is thrilled to be a part of making it happen - today."
As well as access to Australia's fastest retail broadband service, Internode Home Fibre subscribers will receive access to a phone service that provides a conventional 'dial tone' voice service to each subscribing household, directly from the OptiComm termination unit in the home.
More information is available at http://www.internode.on.net/ftth.
* FTTH subscriber numbers come from http://www.ftthcouncil.org/?t=311
Greece will be the first country where the INEC declaration on Open Networks will be signed by ALL local communities during the Broadband Cities event Oct 20th - 22nd, 2008 in Trikkala, Greece. I had been invited to speak at the conference, but unfortunately I cannot attend due to other commitments.
The document provides a framework of reference for providing best networks to the maximum number of users in signatory communities. A number of communities around the world have signed the Declaration, but this will be the first time that all communtiies within a nation sign together.
Original article from Fibrevolution in the UK.
The following white papers are published to promote the advancement of Fibre to the Home in Australia. The contents of these papers are copywrite to the author and shall not be used for ANY commercial purpose what so ever. Before reproducing these documents please contact the author to seek permission.
Please note that some of these documents can take up to 2 minutes to load.
Other white papers more specific to land developers can be found under the "Developers" tab, or click here.
Introduction to Fibre to the Home (FTTH)
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: July, 2007. Revision: 1
Power Point Presentation
FTTH: A necessary future
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
First Published: November, 2005. Revision: 1
Power Point Presentation
White Paper
IPTV: Keys to a successful deployment
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: October, 2006. Revision: 1
Power Point Presentation
White Paper
Application Drivers for FTTH Networks
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: July, 2006. Revision: 1
Power Point Presentation
Building an Open Access Network
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: July, 2007. Revision: 1
White Paper
FTTH Topology options and Considerations
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: July, 2007. Revision: 1
White Paper
Documents published by Others
A Guided tour of PON Solutions
Author: Tom Van Caenegem (tom.van_caenegem@alcatel.be)
Published: unknown. Revision: 1
Abstract:
White Paper
FTTH is greener
Author: PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Published: February, 2008. Revision: 1
White Paper
FTTH Broadband Primer
Author: FTTH Council and Broadband Properties
Published: April, 2008. Revision: 1
White Paper
Examples of Centralised Splitters using FDH
Author: ADC
Published: - Revision: 1
Power Point Presentation
GPON versus EPON
Author: Alloptic
Published: November, 2004. Revision: 1
White Paper
Active vs PON: FTTx Technology Choices
Author: Allied Telesis
Published: November, 2004. Revision: 1
White Paper
Fiber-Enabled Healthcare Services
Author: Rob Scheschareg (rscheschareg@yahoo.com)
Published: Oct, 2007. Revision: 1
White Paper
Towards Competitively Neutral Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
Author: Anupam Banerjee (anupam_banerjee@cmu.edu)
Published: Oct, 2007. Revision: 1
White Paper
Please note that some of these documents can take up to 2 minutes to load.
Other white papers more specific to land developers can be found under the "Developers" tab, or click here.
Introduction to Fibre to the Home (FTTH)
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: July, 2007. Revision: 1
Never heard of Fibre to the Home, or dont understand the technology. This presentation helps to explain what is Fibre to the Home and the different technologies that can be deployed.
Power Point PresentationFTTH: A necessary future
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
First Published: November, 2005. Revision: 1
For as long as fibre optic communications has been around, recurrent optimistic predictions have been made that soon this medium would be extended into the home. Unfortunately these visions have usually succumbed to the realities of economics, regulation, the persistence of existing technologies and just plain inertia (particularly within government). Given this dreary history, why should one think that today’s picture is any different? This document addresses the importance of Fibre to the Home in Australia and how it can provide macro economic benefits.
Power Point PresentationWhite PaperIPTV: Keys to a successful deployment
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: October, 2006. Revision: 1
In the industrialised world, there are 492 TV sets per 1,000 people with a daily per capita viewing of more than 4 hours for adults and 6 hours for children. However the world’s viewing habits are changing. According to Stanford Institute for Quantitative Study of Society the traditional viewing of network television programs by sitting in the lounge room is decreasing. What is increasing is the use of home theatre, multimedia entertainment and computer based television where the viewer can determine what they watch and when they want to watch it. This document describes the issues associated with the deployment of IPTV and how to make it a technical success.
Power Point PresentationWhite PaperApplication Drivers for FTTH Networks
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: July, 2006. Revision: 1
A look into the Applications that are driving the deployment of FTTH Networks in other countries.
Power Point PresentationBuilding an Open Access Network
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: July, 2007. Revision: 1
How to build an open access network using Fibre to the Home without the unbundling of the fibre loop.
White PaperFTTH Topology options and Considerations
Author: Stephen Davies (stephend@qwestcom.com.au)
Published: July, 2007. Revision: 1
This document explain the different technology options (PtP v PON) and which is the best solution to use from a cost point of view.
White PaperDocuments published by Others
A Guided tour of PON Solutions
Author: Tom Van Caenegem (tom.van_caenegem@alcatel.be)
Published: unknown. Revision: 1
Abstract:
White PaperFTTH is greener
Author: PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Published: February, 2008. Revision: 1
This document looks at the applications driving FTTH and how they contribute to a greener Europe.
White PaperFTTH Broadband Primer
Author: FTTH Council and Broadband Properties
Published: April, 2008. Revision: 1
Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) has become a reality. Almost 3 million consumers now use direct fiber optic connections in the United States, more than 10 million in Japan, about 15 million worldwide. This document looks at the advantages of optical access and how it can benefit communities.
White PaperExamples of Centralised Splitters using FDH
Author: ADC
Published: - Revision: 1
Example pictures of deployments using ADC's Fibre Distribution Hub (FHD).
Power Point PresentationGPON versus EPON
Author: Alloptic
Published: November, 2004. Revision: 1
Looks at the differences between GPON and EPON (from an EPON vendors point of view).
White PaperActive vs PON: FTTx Technology Choices
Author: Allied Telesis
Published: November, 2004. Revision: 1
When it comes to FTTx deployment, many carriers mistakenly assume that PON is the best or only game in town. This paper addresses some of the myths surrounding Active Ethernet and PON technologies. Editors Note: While I don't agree with the claims presented in this document, it is published in an effort to be vendor and technology neutral. Obviously this document is from an Active Ethernet vendor's point of view.
White PaperFiber-Enabled Healthcare Services
Author: Rob Scheschareg (rscheschareg@yahoo.com)
Published: Oct, 2007. Revision: 1
A look into some of the health technology services driving the need for FTTP
White PaperTowards Competitively Neutral Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
Author: Anupam Banerjee (anupam_banerjee@cmu.edu)
Published: Oct, 2007. Revision: 1
This paper provides a framework for understanding competition and industry structure in the context of Fiber to the Home (FTTH). We present engineering cost models, which indicate that FTTH is a decreasing cost industry, thereby making facilities based competition an unlikely outcome.
White Paper
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