Supervisory Agency for Private
Investment in
Telecommunications (OSIPTEL)
Current situation of the Broadband Market in
Peru and Innovative Rural projects
APECTEL 27
24-28 March, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AGENDA
Ø CURRENT SITUATION OF THE BROADBAND
MARKET IN PERU
ü Technologies used in Peru
ü Short-term problems
ü Long-term vision
Ø INNOVATIVE RURAL PROJECTS
ü EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS
ü INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Current Situation of the
Broadband Market in Peru
DEFINICIÓN
Ø There is currently no formal definition of broadband.
Ø For the purposes of this presentation, broadband shall be
considered as refering to those conections permanently
available to the end-user which permit access to servers
and the full range of on-line multimedia services at faster
speeds than those offerd by dial-up connections..
Technologies used in Peru
ADSL
ADSL (1)
Ø Competition in the offering of services based on ADSL
technologies and the possibility of entrants accessing to the
incumbent´s telephone companies’ networks have been
significant factors in the development of ADSL services in
countries with high users concentration.
Ø In general new external telephone plant is difficult to deploy.
We have different paradigms:
ü Incentives aimed at the investment in and development
of networks
ü Use of existing networks and non-duplication of existing
infrastructure
ADSL (2)
Ø Many countries apply systems which make use use of the
local telephone operating company’s network:
ü bitstream access or “indirect access”: connecting
the new service provider to the “concentration points”
of the local operating company’s network .
ü “direct access” or “unbundling” of the local loop, in
order to allow new service providers to request that the
established operating company rent the use of their
customer copper cables.
Ø The “indirect access” model is used in Peru - regulated by
the October 2000 Pricing Resolution, which permits the
implementation of “Virtual ATM Circuits with ADSL
Access” services.
ADSL (3)
Ø This service allows any final services operator to offer its
services to the general public, using Telefonica del Peru’s
access infrastructure.
Ø Telefónica was allowed to be one of these final service
providers.
Ø At this moment, only Telefónica offers ADSL-ATM
services, which are as follows:
ü “Speedy” - Internet connection service. (Available
since August 2001)
ü “Speedy WAN” - Virtual private networks service.
Ø These are considered “value added” services, and as
such not subject to pricing controls.
ADSL (4)
Ø It is considered that the size of the market and the pricing
conditions to access to the concentration points (PoPs) of
Telefonica’s network are holding back the participation of
new operators. In order to address this problem, the general
ADSL situation will be reviewed, and changes may well be
made to current technical and pricing conditions.
Ø We witnessed great growth in these services during 2002.
“Speedy” was offered in four separate speed packets:
128/64, 256/128, 512/128 y 2048/300 kbps and fixed rate
packages of US$ 47, 82, 135 y 295 respectively, with a
quality of PCR/SCR=10%
Ø There has been great penetration not only in private homes
but also in the area of public access Internet cabins, which
have been replacing their traditional dedicated lines with
these new forms of dedicated access
ADSL Internet Access
Basic
Telephone
network
End-user
New operator’s
access point
DSLAM
POP´s
Modem
ADSL
SPLITTER
SPLITTER
Telephone line
...
ATM Network
IP Network
Internet
Data Transmission Services using
ATM Virtual circuits with ADSL access
Asymmetric
Digital Access
Prepared by: OSIPTEL
ATM network for
Asymmetric Digital Access
Internet Conection using ADSL
Access
CABLE MODEM
Cable (1)
Ø In Peru, Internet access through cable television networks is provided in
the following varieties:
ü Cablemódem (“CableNet” service, provided by Telefónica
Multimedia),
ü WorldGate (“TVNet” service, provided by Telefónica Multimedia).
Ø In Peru, in December 2001 there were over 6000 subscribers to Internet
access through cable televison network services.
Ø Nonetheless, coverage was limited to certain districts of the city of Lima.
Cable (2)
CableNet Service
Ø Cablemodems with CableLabs DOCSIS technology.
Ø Internet access speed per client of up to 128/64 kbps.
Ø Service includes Internet access, email accounts, and server space
for the creation of web pages, provided by Terra.
Ø Fixed monthly rate of US$ 35.
TVNet.
Ø Worldgate system.
Ø A variation of cable modem technology providing access to certain
Internet services, such as WWW, e-mail, etc.
Ø A PC is not required, simply a“set top box” and a television.
Ø Limited Service – neither data saving nor printing capabilities.
Ø Fixed monthly rate of US$ 15.
Bidirectional Cable Television HFC
Network with Cable Modem Support
splitter
INTERNET
TV
Cable modem
WAN / Internet
Gateway
Satelite
TV
TV
PC
“tap box”
CABECERA
Parabolic antena
Fibre optic
Transport
TV Signals
Fibre optics
TVNet
Coaxial cable
Bidirectional
amplifier
Electrical optical converter
TV
SetTopBox
SATELLITE
Satellite (1)
Ø Using mainly VSAT technology, all kinds of geographical
difficulties can be resolved. Facilitates access in virtually any
part of the country.
Ø Often the best, or in some cases the only one solution for
isolated rural or difficult to reach zones.
Ø In Peru, GTH (Gilat to Home) company offers this service,
downstream (or OUTBOUND) speeds of up 100 kbps
upstream (or INBOUND) speeds of up to 56 kbps, but
different user categories and prices. In December 2001,
users subscribed to this service.
with
and
with
485
MOBILE TELEPHONES
Mobile (1)
Ø In Peru, there has been a considerable increase of the number of
users of mobile Internet access, mainly by means of dial-up (using
a mobile phone as a modem for PC or PDA, and also by the direct
access from the mobile terminal (WAP).
Ø Access to 2.5 generation services should also be mentioned,
specifically using the IS-95B standard, which evolved from the
current CDMA IS-95A system, having the capability of grouping
various channels (codes) which can be used temporarily, in
accordance with user requirements, offering speeds of up to 64
kbps, and permitting the connection of PCs (laptops) and PDAs.
Mobile (1)
Ø Internet Access through this system is available at a fixed monthly
rate of US$ 35.
Ø Connection with corporative and virtual private networks is also
offered through this system.
FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS
FWA
Ø Users are connected via the radioelectric spectrum.
Ø Permits fast deployment, requiring no more than the
installation of antennas.
Ø Offered by various companies with connection speeds of
between 128 kbps and 2 Mbps, at competitive rates.
Ø More than 2600 subscribers in Decenber 2001.
PUBLIC INTERNET CABIN ACCESS
(CYBERCAFES)
Public Internet Cabin Acess
(1)
Ø 80% of peruvian Internet users use the Public Internet Access
Cabins (Cybercafes)
Ø Bandwidth is “shared” between the PCs simultaneously used by
clients, enabling higher speeds than those offered by the dial-up
system.
Ø Cabins have several PCs and a high speed dedicated line
connection. Cabin users are charged by usage time.
Ø In December 2001- largely due to the high diffusion of
dedicated line Internet access services provided by various
ISPs, the gradual fall off in PC prices, and increased public
demand - there were around 1970 Public Internet Access
Cabins all over the country.
SHORT-TERM RESTRICTIONS
Ø URBAN AREAS
ü At this time, only the main operator (Telefonica) offers
ADSL y Cable modem services, which prevents these
services from being competitive
ü While there is a legal framework for free competition in
the ADSL market, in practice competition has not been
materialized, due to over-demanding entry conditions,
which are currently under review.
ü Additionally, the use of ISM frequency bands is also
being reviewed by the MTC, in order to promote
broadband access services (Wireless LAN).
SHORT-TERM
Ø RURAL AREAS
ü There is no specific legal framework for rural
telecommunications services, although this is a topic which
is now under study.
ü The implementation of state of the art technology implies
heavy investment.
ü broadband via satellite systems imply high operating costs.
ü The country’s uneven terrain makes use of certain types of
technology difficult.
LONG-TERM VISION
Ø Growth is expected in the area of ADSL and Cable Modem
urban systems, as is competition form new service operators.
Ø Use of KA band is expected to lower radio-electric spectrum
costs in the case of satellite systems.
Ø New technology such as WiFi, PLC and FO through electrical
supply networks is expected to form part of the national
panorama once the legal framework has been made more
flexible.
Ø Greater technological development in rural zones is expected
once the corresponding specific regulations have been
prepared.
INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR
RURAL HEALTH CENTERS
http://central.ehas.org.
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL
HEALTH CENTERS
1.- Participating Institutions
Ø Ingeniería sin Fronteras – ISF (España)
Ø Bio-engineering and Tele-medicine Group from the Universidad
Politécnica de Madrid (UPM).
Ø Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Peru)(UPCH)
Ø Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
Ø Ministry of Health (MINSA)
Ø Supervisory
Agency
for
Telecommunications (OSIPTEL)
Private
Investment
in
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL HEALTH
CENTERS
2.- Project Objective
The objective of the project is to contribute to the improvement of
the public health system in rural zones in Peru, through improved
working conditions for rural health workers.
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL HEALTH
CENTERS
3.- Project Description
Ø Interconnection of Health Posts and Health Centers by means of
radio VHF links (using both voice and data services) serving as a
gateway to the Internet using telephone systems financed by
OSIPTEL.
Ø The use of a combined network (VHF radio and satellite)
reduces the cost of phone calls and the sending/receiving of
emails.
Ø Depending on the type of information, the centers can
communicate with either the National Coordinating Center or the
MINSA network, via the server of the Universidad Católica del
Perú, which will route the communications received between the
rural health centers, MINSA and the Universidad Cayetano
Heredia or any other relevant address. The following diagram
illustrates this system:
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL HEALTH
CENTERS
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL HEALTH
CENTERS
4.- Evaluation of Project Viability
a. Technical Feasibility:
Ø Medical consultations are easier and quicker. Each center is now able
to deal with 23 consultations per month, as opposed to the 3 that were
previously possible.
Ø Courses on health matters can be conducted by email, thus reducing
attendance courses by 50%.
Ø Urgent Medical transferals can be more easily coordinated. 60 cases
have been reported where the communications system has been a
crucial factor in saving a patient’s life.
Ø The number of trips required for the delivery of administrative and
epidemiological reports has been reduced by 75%.
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL HEALTH
CENTERS
b. Institutional Feasibility
Ø 100% of local managers interviewed have commented that the EHAS
system has been useful in solving the communication and information
access problems that affect rural health care workers in the province.
Ø Users are highly satisfied with the functioning and use of the equipment
provided (employees daily work load has been reduced).
Ø There is a growing sense of security amongst patients who can now
communicate directly with doctors from health centers or hospitals.
c. Economic Feasibility
Ø EHAS equipment operating costs (paper, distilled water for batteries,
printer ribbon, etc.) stand at approximately US$ 25.00 per annum,
which can easily be assumed by rural health centers (according to
96.7% of those interviewed).
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL HEALTH
CENTERS
6.- Evaluation of Project Impact
a. Impact in the Clinic Process
Ø The diagnostic capacity of the health posts has increased: 254
consultations have been satisfactorily resolved.
Ø Communications systems have been used to quickly obtain
medicines, enabling patients to be treated more quickly and
efficiently (previously patients had to be transferred to other
centers or travel personally to pick up medicines).
Ø Vaccination campaigns have been better coordinated and there
has been a wider coverage attained.
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL HEALTH
CENTERS
b. Impact on patients’ Health and Welfare
Ø The system has been absolutely crucial in saving the lives of
patients needing urgent transfer to other centers. The majority of
these cases are related to pregnancy (cesareans, placenta
retention, fetal death, etcetera) as well as gunshot wounds,
serious accident/injury and malaria.
c. Impact in the Accessibility
Ø The need for workers to travel has been reduced by 42%, with a
corresponding reduction in the sensation of their having to leave
their center too long unattended.
Ø Health center personnel have better opportunities of
interchanging experiences and knowledge with their colleagues,
and also are able to learn and do new things at work.
EHAS ALTO AMAZONAS PROJECT:
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FOR RURAL HEALTH
CENTERS
d. Economic Impact
Ø The fact that health workers need to travel less between center
and hospital represents a saving of US $ 44,06 per worker, as
they themselves have to generally face the costs of these trips.
The most important saving -thanks to communications systemsis the reduction in the number of urgent transferals.
e. Impact on Public Perception of the Health Service
Ø 100% of those interviewed consider that the system of
epidemiological surveillance has begun to function better over
the last few months, as has the coordination and management of
the health care network.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR RURAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
http://caj.itdg.org.pe/telefonia/
Information System for Rural
Development Project
1.- Participating Institutions
Ø Intermediate Technology Development Group – ITDG
Ø The World Bank
Ø Supervisory
Agency
for
Private
Investment
Telecommunications (OSIPTEL)
in
2.- Project Objective
Ø The objective of the project is to design and install a system to
supply information to small scale farmers and local authorities.
Through the integration of both non-conventional information
services, traditional libraries, local farmers’ knowledge and ICTs,
rapid access to information can be provided, helping to improve
production levels and lead to better management.
Information System for Rural
Development Project
3.- Project Description
Ø Implementation of rural information centers (Info-centers), in
six communities located in the province of Cajamarca,
providing a rural information system based on the needs of the
target communities, and installing a data line (Internet Access)
in each center.
Ø The data line enables the system of information to be placed
on-line and used for interactive communication with the
Information Center Coordinator based in the city of Cajamarca.
A public telephone will also be installed in each center, aiding
self-sustainability. The following diagram illustrates the system
applied:
Information System for Rural
Development Project
Printer
PC`s
Hub
Info-center
Info-center
PC`s
Internet
Printer
Data
ITDG Center
Lima
PC`s
Data
Hub
ITDG Center
Cajamarca
Info - center
Information System for Rural
Development Project
4.- Training Program
Ø Training handouts and support materials were prepared to aid
better understanding of the specific rural environment.
Ø Courses: Use and maintenance of computers, office software,
management and marketing.
Ø Methodology: participative workshops, practical and theory
classes.
Ø Phases:
ü Phase One: Training in Cajamarca
ü Phase Two: in situ training with own infrastructure
ü Phase Three: Training reinforcement: training the trainers.
Ø Participants: 5 selected from each community
Information System for Rural
Development Project
6.- Management Model:
ØSet-up: Info-center Administrator (operator), Fiscalization
Committee and Legal Equipment Ownership Committee.
ØSelection of administrator: by mean of Public Tender (looking for
the person most suitable and able to run the center) Points are
given for business experience, administrative and technical knowhow, live in the area, and other similar factors.
ØAdvantages:
üInvolves local people in the setting up and running off the Infocenter.
üHelps users to ensure that a quality service is offered.
üEncourages member of the community to accept the challenge
of assuring the efficient running of the Info-center.
üPromotes team-work among community leaders.
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