Building National Broadband
Networks: What works and
what doesn’t?
Roshanthi Lucas Gunaratne
Goa
26 April 2014
Internet Ecosystem
Infrastructure
Content/
Applications
Devices
Users
2
Internet Ecosystem
Infrastructure
NOFN – fiber from block
to gram panchayat level
Devices
India
Content/
Applications
E-gov, e-education
and e-health
Users
Government User Network
– Anchor client
3
Internet Ecosystem
Infrastructure
HSBB – FTTH in industrial areas
BBGP – connectivity via
multiple tech in rural areas
Devices
Malaysia
Content/
Applications
E-gov, e-health, eeducation, ecommerce
My1Content portal
1Malaysia Netbook
Distribution
Users
Broadband Carnivals, ICT Training
Affordable packages
Tax breaks
4
Internet Ecosystem
Infrastructure
NBN Australia –
wholesale network FTTH,
fixed wireless or Satellite
Devices
Australia
Content/
Applications
Users
5
Internet Ecosystem
Infrastructure
Palapa Ring – connecting
all Islands through fiber
Devices
Indonesia
Content/
Applications
Users
Programs to improve
ICT literacy
6
India – NOFN (2012)
Point of
Interface
Block
International
Connectivity
International
Backhaul
State owned
Telco and
Public Fiber
Networks
Domestic
Backhaul
Point of Interface
At GP
BBNL PoP
Pilot- 58 GPs
connected
Target – 250000
GPs
Private
Telecom
Operators
Access
Network
Customers
1.74Tbps total
International
BW Capacity
(from 682Gbps)
International
Connectivity
International
Backhaul
Malaysia – HSBB (2012)
17 Operators for
HSBB Transmission 4 Operators for 1.43 Ports
installed
HSBB Access
Target 1.3
Ports installed
TM Fiber
Network
Customers
621,400
Subscribers
(43% take up)
Domestic
Backhaul
Access
Network
Australia – NBN (2013)
International
Connectivity
International
Backhaul
NBN Co
Fiber
network
Domestic
Backhaul
Customers
Retail Telecom
Operators
Access
Network
Was planned as FTTH initially in 2009 but after Gov changed from Labor to
Coalition, in 2013, multi technology approach favored. Still planning stage. Only
legislation on Companies Act and Access Act remain same
Indonesia – Palapa Ring
International
Connectivity
International
Backhaul
Fiber network
connecting all
islands
Domestic
Backhaul
Private
Telecom
Operators
Access
Network
Customers
• India
NBN Model
– BBNL – SPV (BSNL, Railtel, PowerGrid, GAILTEL ), wholesale bandwidth
provider
– Connecting 250,000 GPs to Blocks
– Non discriminatory access, but conditions not defined. Tariff on website,
but significant discounts available
– 4B USD funded by USOF; could be more
– Was planned to be completed by Dec 2012. Delayed by two years
• Malaysia
–
–
–
–
–
Telecom Malaysia (TM) (chosen with no tender process)
FTTH in industrial/ commercial areas
No standard access pricing. Commercially negotiated terms.
3.5B USD, Public Private Partnership (750M Gov and 2.8B TM)
Implementation started in 2008, launched in 2010. Completed in 18
months.
– Phase 2 is currently being planned, but scope undefined.
– By 2012 1.43 ports installed, Over 600,000 subscribers (43% take up), 4
operators signed up for Access services, and 17 operators signed up for
Transmission services.
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• Australia
NBN Model Cont…
– NBN Co (wholesale-only special purpose vehicle, providing retail telecom
service providers with access to the NBN )
– Provide whole country with FTTH/ fixed wireless and satellite connectivity
– Legislation on open access and transparency exists
– 40B USD by Gov
– Started in 2009 after many delays and gov change is expected to be
completed in 2019.
• Indonesia
– PT Telekom (no tender) PPP (but not implemented yet)
– Connectivity of 497 cities in less developed Eastern Indonesia to ensure all
islands are connected by fiber backhaul
– Non discriminatory access, but conditions not defined.
– 1B USD from USO fund
– New National Broadband Plan completed in 2014.
– Palapa Ring started in end 2009. Implementation to be completed by 2015
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Cost vs Fiber deployed vs
Implementation time
350 000
India (4 years)
300 000
Australia (12years)
250 000
Fiber Route Km
Size denotes
implementation
time
200 000
150 000
100 000
Malaysia (1.5 years)
50 000
Indonesia (6 years)
0
0
10
20
30
Cost to Government (Billion USD)
40
50
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Implemented
by separate
entity
Australia
India?
Malaysia
Indonesia ?
Implemented
by Incumbent
Non-Transparent
Transparent
conditions to Access
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Australia
Implemented
by special
purpose
vehicle
India
Malaysia
Indonesia
Implemented
by Incumbent
Completed on Time
Delayed
Implementation
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Australia
Rural
India?
Indonesia ?
Malaysia
Urban
Australia
Existing Demand
Lack of demand by
consumers
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Cost to
Government
(Billion USD)
India
4
Malaysia
0.75
Australia
40
Indonesia
1
Implementation
Entity
BSNL SPV
Scope of
Project
Open Access
Connectivity Conditions being
from Block to discussed, Tariff
250,000 GP
on web
Timely
implementation
Delayed
TM (selected with
No transparent
no tender process,
conditions or
other operators FTTH in high pricing, but other
not considered)
industrial
operators have Completed on
PPP
areas only
signed up
time
Clear legislation
Connectivity of
on non
whole country discriminatory
through FTTH, open access and
NBN Co Wholesale fixed wireless
transparent
only SPV
and satellite
pricing
Delayed
Connectivity of
PT Telekom (other Eastern non
operators not
commercial Conditions have
considered)
cities
not been agreed
Delayed