1. Mohamed El Bashir Technical Affairs Dpt. Manager Communications Regulatory Authority The State of Qatar Telecom Laws and Regulations Forum Telecommunications Regulatory Authority 13 – 15 April 2015 Open Access Policies, Opportunities and Challenges

2. Internet Future is Broadband  Broadband is critical for soci-ecominc development  Internet Users demand high bandwidth ( e.g telecommuting, HD TV, Multimedia sharing, …etc )  Machine to Machine and Internet of Things  Development of an Knowledge economy, diversification and DP growth  Last mile fiber deployment is key to provide high broadband capacity

3. Broadband is the Future

4. What is Open Access ? What is Open Access ?  Objectives : Expedite Broadband rollout Promote choice for consumers Addressing Infrastructure Bootlenecks  The possibility for third parties to use an existing network infrastructure  Ensuring access on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms  OPEN ACCESS Models :  Technical Options ( infrastructure sharing, ducts, fiber, …etc )  Government/Private  Government/Private Partnership ( Australia, Qatar, Oman, Malaysia, Singapore ) NBNs Fibre Deployment ( Core to Customer access Networks ) investment incentives  Improve investment incentives for network operators ( Europe )  Hybrid Gov. Funding  Hybrid Gov. Funding (Low Interest, Long Term ) and Private Funding ( Africa )

5.  Open Access arrangement ( exchange of local traffic )  Countries with IPX : 116 ( e.g Tunis “2”, Egypt “2”, “1” for UAE, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon )  Countries without IPX : 87 Internet Exchange Points (IXP) Source : Pocket Clearing House – IXP Map

6.  Open Access ( Fixed Networks ):  Access to Local loop  Wholesale services ( e.g bitstream )  Dark fibre  Access to Ducts  Access to in-building wiring  Open Access ( Mobile Networks ):  Mobile Virtual Network Operator Fixed and Mobile Open Access Network LayerWholesale Service Provided 0 - PassiveConduit, Collocation facilities, access to ducts 1 ( Physical unbundling )Local loop unbundling, dark fibre leasing, optical layer unbundling 2 ( Data link unbundling )Layer 2bitstream access ( e.g Ethernet, ATM ), dark fibre and link- layer electronics at each end 3 ( Network unbundling )Basic network services, layer 3 bitstream ( e.g IP bitstream )

7.  EU New Entrants DSL Lines by type of access – June 2011 Fixed and Mobile Open Access Source : Digital Agenda Scoreboard 2011  Market in EU relays on wholesale products  One network deployment a Wholesale/Open access obligation are crucial

8. Networks Access and Sharing : Core and Access  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 )

9.  Lack of access a potential barrier preventing broadband deployment  Regulatory focus : Promoting infrastructure Promoting infrastructure Infrastructure cost sharing Infrastructure cost sharing Avoid Exclusive Agreements ( Operators and Owners/Developers ) Avoid Exclusive Agreements ( Operators and Owners/Developers )  The Korean Model : The Building Certification Programme (BCP) The Building Certification Programme (BCP) Each apartment connected to 4 fibre optic cables Each apartment connected to 4 fibre optic cables If building is compliant its given an award/certificate If building is compliant its given an award/certificate Introduced in 1999, BCP is de facto for in-building wiring Introduced in 1999, BCP is de facto for in-building wiring In-Building Infrastructure/Wiring Regulations

10. Regulatory Issues/Disputes  New Entrants Rollout : Efficient, easy, a quick Right of Way ( ROA ) Access and Sharing Regime  Access/Sharing to Ducts and Associated Civil Infrastructure “Technical Standards for Fixed Infrastructure Rollout”  Access/Sharing of Telecom Infrastructure in Mega Projects and Developments Exclusive Agreements Access Obligations In-Building wiring enforcement ( Building permit process )  Lack of Clear Rules and Responsibilities  Road Opening and Right of Way  Obligation of Real Estate owners/developers  Building Permit process

11. New Business Models

12. Way Forward  Technical Standards for Access and Sharing of Passive Infrastructure  Ability to get access to Ducts Networks ( Private/Government )  Infrastructure Ready ( in-building wiring, Ducts infrastructure )

13. Thank You شكراً جزيلاً mbashir@mbash.net - mbashir@cra.gov.qa mbashir@mbash.net - mbashir@cra.gov.qa