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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
NATIONAL BROADBAND PLANS:
POLICIES, TECHNOLOGIES AND
REGULATION
The Honourable Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan
Minister of Public Administration
http://www.mpa.gov.tt
April 18, 2012
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Regional Context
Overview of Trinidad & Tobago;
T&T National Broadband context;
Current Status of T&T ICT Sector;
Legal and Regulatory Reform
Draft National Broadband Plan
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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
THE IMPORTANCE OF
CONNECTIVITY
PRIORITIZING BROADBAND
Connectivity (Broadband) increasingly viewed as a basic
public service, along with potable water, electricity, etc.
Broadband is an economic game changer:
–
“for every 10 per cent increase in broadband penetration
we can expect an average of 1.3 per cent additional
growth in national gross domestic product (GDP)”
The World Bank
• The ITU has therefore prioritized connectivity:
Connect the Unconnected by 2015
Broadband Commission
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Prosperity Performance
Caribbean Countries
PPP-adjusted GDP per
Capita, 2010 ($USD)
$30'000
Unweighted Average: 4.45%
Aruba ($138,146)
Barbados ($64,730)
$25'000
$20'000
Bahamas
Mexico
$15'000
Argentina
St Kitts & Nevis
Chile
Antigua & Barbuda
Venezuela
Grenada
Brazil
St Vincents & the
Costa Rica
Grenadines
Colombia
Belize
Ecuador
St Lucia
Dominica
Guatemala
Paraguay
Guyana
Jamaica
Bolivia
$10'000
$5'000
Suriname
Panama
Uruguay
Trinidad and Tobago
Unweighted Average: $10,290
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Peru
Honduras
Nicaragua
Caribbean countries
Haiti
Other Latin American countries
$0
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
Growth of Real GDP per Capita (PPP-adjusted), CAGR, 2000-2010
Note: Aruba not included in average
Source: EIU (2011), authors calculations
CONNECTING THE CARIBBEAN
Many Caribbean States share a number of common
characteristics:
Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Physically separated but committed to integration into
one Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
This community of interest has led to the “Connect the
Caribbean” sub-set of the Connect the Americas
initiative.
ICT is a critical tool to bridge Caribbean divides, unite
communities and deliver regional services
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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
OVERVIEW OF TRINIDAD &
TOBAGO
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO IS …
A Small Island Developing State (SIDS);
A Westminster-style Parliamentary Democracy:
The President is Head of State;
The Prime Minister is Head of Government, leading a
Cabinet, appointed from Members of Parliament;
A Bicameral Parliament comprises a 41-seat House of
Representatives and 31 seat Senate;
The Judiciary, headed by the Chief Justice, comprises the
High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeals;
A member of, inter alia, CARICOM, the Commonwealth, the ACP
Group of countries, the OAS and the United Nations.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: QUICK FACTS
Area: 5,128 km2 (1,980 miles2)
Trinidad: area: 4828 km2 (1864 miles2)
Tobago: area: 300 km2 (116 miles2)
Population: 1.3 million (approximately)
Trinidad: 1,250,000
Tobago: 50,000
Official language: English; First official foreign language:
Spanish
Major Religions: Roman Catholic 26%; Other Christian 26%;
Hindu 22%; Muslim 6%
Diverse Population:
Indian
African
Mixed
Other
Unspecified
40%
37.5%
20.5%
1.2%
0.2%
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ECONOMY
Leading Caribbean producer of oil and natural gas
Heavily dependent on Energy Sector:
Responsible for 40% GDP and 80% Exports
Major downstream energy-sector:
Methanol (#1 exporter from single site; #1 Exporter to USA)
Ammonia (#1 Exporter from a single site; #1 Exporter to USA)
Urea
Iron and Steel
Employs only 5% of the Labour Force
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ECONOMY
Significant supplier of manufactured
goods (food and beverages; cement etc.) to
Caribbean region
High priority placed on economic
diversification and sustainable
development
ICT is one of the key sectors identified for
development
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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
BROADBAND:
THE T&T NATIONAL CONTEXT
FROM CARIBBEAN CONNECTIVITY…
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Fixed Network Coverage
Columbus Cable Network in Trinidad
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Wireless Broadband
Coverage
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
ICT is integral to T&T’s National Development Strategy:
Key Sector for economic growth & diversification
Critical tool to improve national competitiveness
Cross-cutting enabler for sustainable development
ICT specific developmental “Pillars”
Connecting Trinidad & Tobago and Building the New
Economy
More diversified and Knowledge-Based Economy
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NATIONAL CONNECTIVITY AGENDA (2003)
Objectives of T&T’s National Connectivity Agenda:
To provide all citizens with Internet access;
To focus on the development of children, and adult
skills to ensure a suitable solution and a vibrant future;
Promote citizen trust, access and interaction through
good governance;
Maximize the potential within all citizens, and
accelerate innovation, to develop a knowledge based
society.
NATIONAL ICT STRATEGY (2003)
fastforward
Launched at same time as WSIS Phase I
Focused on Connectivity.
Objectives:
–
Liberalization of the Telecommunications Sector;
–
Connectivity to homes and citizens;
–
Connectivity to business houses;
–
Connectivity of Government Agencies
–
Connectivity schools and libraries;
–
ICT Skills Development
–
Development of an ICT Industry.
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Number of Operators in the
Market
Network Category
Operational
Concessionaires
1
8
Service Provided
International Telecommunications Facilities only
Facilities and/ or
Services
Mobile Voice and
Mobile Telecommunications
Internet services
Fixed Telephony
Fixed Telecommunications
Fixed Internet
Subscription TV (Pay TV)
2
2
7
9
Free to Air Radio Broadcasting
37
Free to Air Television Broadcasting
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Fixed Voice Penetration
Fixed Line Penetration Rate by
Population
Fixed Line Penetration Rate
by Household
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
77.4
71.5
30
25.1
73.3
70.1
67.5
67.4
2010
2011
30
23.6
24.1
23.2
22.3
22.2
20
20
10
10
0
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Fixed Line Penetration Rate by Population
2011
2006
2007
2008
2009
Fixed Line Penetration Rate by Household
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Mobile Voice Penetration
Mobile Penetration Rate
160
140
120
117.0
115.9
2006
2007
138.0
141.1
143.8
2008
2009
2010
138.6
100
71.6
80
60
40.6
40
28.0
20
0
2003
2004
2005
2011
Mobile Penetration Rate
Subscription TV Penetration
Subscription TV Penetration
per 100 households
Subscription TV Penetration
per 100 individuals
16
60
54.73
52.3
52.1
47.5
50
44.0
40.7
13.7
14
12.5
11.6
12
10.8
38.3
40
14.25
13.6
10.2
10
30.1
30
8.0
8
27.0
7.2
6
20
4
10
2
0
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Subscription TV Penetration per 100 households
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Subscription TV Penetration per 100 individuals
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Fixed Internet Penetration
Fixed Internet Penetration
Rate per 100 of population
Household Fixed Internet
Penetration
60
40
35
50
30
25
40
20
30
15
53.1
46.6
10
20
5
8.7
6.3
11.1
13.0
15
2010
2011
40.1
21.4
10
0
2007
2008
2009
4.9
0
2007
Fixed Internet Penetration Rate per 100 of population
2008
2009
2010
2011
Household Fixed Internet Penetration
Broadband Penetration
Broadband Internet Household Penetration
60
50
40
30
52
45
20
36
10
2009
2010
2011
Broadband Internet Household Penetration
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BROADBAND AND
THE NATIONAL ICT PLAN 2012-2016
Launched a Consultative Process for
the development of the National
ICT Plan:
Focused on creating opportunities
for people and business and
improving the quality of life.
THE NATIONALBROADBAND STRATEGY
Draft Broadband Strategy prepared by the
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad &
Tobago (TATT) (2011)
Several Ministries collaborating on ensuring
alignment of national broadband agenda with
National ICT Plan
World Bank engaged to advise Government on
Broadband
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BROADBAND DEMAND:
A FEW CONSIDERATIONS
Broadband - A key enabler for Innovation
Shifting from connectivity to uptake
local digital content;
software development;
New opportunities for creative industries (entertainment,
music, film, etc.)
Open Data Initiative
e-Commerce:
Allow for affordable e-Commerce Platforms while
Ensuring Information Security and Privacy
Promoting MSME development
T&T e-Government Framework
Enablers / Support Services
Business Process
Re-engineering
Capacity Building
e-Tax
Admin
e-Birth
Certificate
e-Education
TTBizLink /
SEW
Vehicle/
Drivers’
e-Licensing
Finance /
e-Procurement
Service Oriented Platform
Foundation Service Infrastructure
Authentication (single sign-on)
e-Payment / e-Forms / e-Transactions
Population
Registry
Business
Registry
GoRTT Communications Network (GovNeTT)
Data Centre
Data Centre
e-Business
Registratio
n
Immigration
/e-Passport
e-Health /
HIMS
e-???
Middleware
(Unique Identifier)
Land
Registry
Information Security
E-Services & Sectoral Transformation
(Security Controls, Awareness & Audits)
ttconnect hotline
Unified Portal Framework
Unified Portal Platform
Marketing & Awareness
Governance
Policy & Legislation
Change / Adoption
Management
Monitoring & Evaluation
National ICT Agenda
Connectivity
Uptake & Usage
Innovation
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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
BROADBAND AND LEGISLATIVE AND
REGULATORY REFORM:
Reform
Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks
Objectives:
Discourage destructive competitive behaviour
Encourage investment, innovation, and consumer confidence;
Shift from Licensing and ex-post reactionary regulation to Market
Supportive mix of frameworks that support innovation in service
delivery
Expected Outcomes:
Build-out of Capital Intensive Infrastructure nationwide;
Improved Quality of Service (Global Standards);
Expanded range of service offerings
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ISSUES
Convergence.
Effective and Efficient spectrum management
Full Competition (encouraging new entrants to the
market);
Open Access: Interconnection and shared facilities
Number portability
Consumer Protection (Quality of Service: Dispute
Resolution; establishment of more stringent administrative
penalties for non-compliance; etc.)
Universality:
Work in Progress
Legislative Framework:
Short term: Amendments to
ecourage investment.
Medium Term: Complete
review and revamp aligned to
new policy agenda.
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Work in Progress
• Regulatory Frameworks:
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Interconnection
Access to Facilities
Spectrum management
Numbering Plan
Pricing
Accounts separation
Information Requirements for Providers
Quality of Service
Universality
e-LEGISLATIVE REFORM
Legislation
e-Transactions Act
Data Protection Act
Audit and Exchequer Act
e-Payments Legislation
Cyber-Security Legislation
Status
Assented to 2011; partially proclaimed 2012
Assented to 2011; partially proclaimed 2012
Amendments being drafted
In preparation
Under development as part of the national
Cyber-Security Agenda
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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO:
DRAFT NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN
T&T Conceptual Network Topography
5/8/2012
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BROADBAND TARGETS
Draft Broadband Plan under consideration
Proposed Targets
By 2014: minimum of 5 Mbps to all citizens.
By 2016: minimum of 10 Mbps to all citizens.
By 2020: minimum of 100 Mbps to all citizens.
Targeted capacities already available on wired networks.
BROADBAND CONSIDERATIONS
Objective: 100% Broadband coverage in T&T
Public Private Partnership (PPP) :
approach preferred involving public and private funds
both foreign and private.
3 separate PPP Projects:
1. Submarine cable landing station (both International and
Tobago) including carrier hotel;
2. Open Access Backbone Network (wholesale broadband
provider)
3. Access Networks
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BROADBAND CONSIDERATIONS
Solutions (incentives and
regulations) to encourage crosssector infrastructure sharing
In the Pipeline:
Working with existing providers to
establish a National IXP
Possible introduction of a third mobile
provider to bring advanced technology
to market (e.g. 4G Technology)
UNIVERSALITY
Universal Service Fund to be managed by
the independent Regulator (trend in the
region)
Currently: Surplus funds from TATT
Finalization of the Universality
Framework
Governance Framework .
Providers to fund USF:
Contribution to USF will be from 0.5-1.5% of gross
revenue
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UNIVERSALITY
Priority uses :
1.Connecting unserved and underserved
areas
2.Connecting community access centers
3.Providing access for special needs
groups, including the differently abled
and young entrepreneurs
DRAFT BROADBAND PLAN 1/2
No.
Proposed Initiatives
1
Establishment of a broadband
backbone network for core, subtended core and inter-island
transmission capacity.
2
Exploration of new submarine cable
system, a second landing point and
carrier hotel.
3
Broadband satellite service capacity.
Proposed Timeframe for
Implementation
Short Term: within in next 1 – 3 years.
Medium to Long Term: next 3 – 7
years.
Short Term: within in next 1 – 3 years.
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DRAFT BROADBAND PLAN 2/2
No.
Proposed Initiatives
Proposed Timeframe for
Implementation
Development of an incentive regime:
•Incentive regime based on level of
investment
4
•Waiver of spectrum and licence fees
Almost immediately
•Removal of duty on smart/handheld
devices
Incentives for development of mobile
applications
5
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Investment encouraged in three
areas:
•
External connectivity
•
Domestic connectivity
•
Last mile
Short Term: within 1 – 3 years
CONCLUSION:
THE WAY FORWARD
For T&T and other Caribbean SIDS:
– ICT is a CSF for sustainable development
– Broadband is a CSF for ICT uptake
ICT (and Broadband) rollout in the Caribbean:
– Collaborative approach by Government; Private Sector and
Civil Society
T&T and the Caribbean therefore places a high
priority on creating the necessary enabling
environment to encourage:
ICT Infrastructure development
Attracting Investment (Domestic and Foreign)
Foster ICT uptake and Innovation
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Ministry of Public Administration
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