Presentation in Qatar's Communications Regulatory Conference 2014 "Next Generation Fixed Broadband Networks and Services : Challenges and Opportunities". The presentation define issues related to access, sharing of passive infrastructure. What is Open Access and how to implement it.

1. Access to Passive Infrastructure : Definitions and Process
Mohamed El Bashir
Technical Affairs Manager, Communications Regulatory Authority
The State of Qatar

2. 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
 60-80%, 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”

3. 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 Mechanism
Shared downstream capacity ( 2.488 Gbps ), upstream capacity (1.244 Gbps )
 Distribution Network depend on civil works ( e.g Ducts, manholes, cabinets,
telecommunications rooms ..etc )

4. Telecom Ducts Network
 Telecom Corridors :
 constructed on one or both sides of new or some existing Roads
 Integral part of Public Roads/Highways
 Telecom Ducts and Infrastructure installed in the Corridor
 Private Developments Infrastructure

5. 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/Telcom
Corridor
- Right of Way process
Q-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

6. 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”
 System utilize GIS mapping
of Utilities Infrastructure
 System Users : Utility Agencies,
Telecom Providers, Contractors
 Ensure all procedures are online ,
SLA for better performance

7. Passive Infrastructure Regulatory Issues
 Efficient, easy, a quick Right of Way ( ROA )
 Access/Sharing 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

8. 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 )

9. 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 )

10. Passive Infrastructure - Who Shares Wins

11. Thank You