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Developing Nations and Telecoms

Challenges for Successful Implementation of ICT Projects Policy and Regulatory Challenges - Technology Provider’s View - September 14. Developing Nations and Telecoms. Better Telecommunications  Higher GDP Typically 1 Fixed line PTT and 2 Mobile (GSM) Carriers

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Developing Nations and Telecoms

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  1. Challenges for Successful Implementation of ICT ProjectsPolicy and Regulatory Challenges- Technology Provider’s View - September 14

  2. Developing Nations and Telecoms • Better Telecommunications  Higher GDP • Typically 1 Fixed line PTT and 2 Mobile (GSM) Carriers • Wireline deployment limited to Metro areas  Long waiting lists • Low GSM penetration – typically due to higher costs • Duopolistic price setting further limits penetration • Regulators Seek to Improve Penetration, and Maximize Existing Assets • Additional licenses intended to spur competition  increased penetration • Utilization of existing assets drives GSM-specific tenders • 3rd, 4th, 5th… Licensees have a very challenging business case: • Incumbents have captured high-ARPU subs • New licensee(s) forced to target lower-ARPU users • If technology specified (say, GSM)  Little room to improve costs • Break-Even Monthly ARPUs: GSM - ~$12; CDMA - $7 Need to encourage technology which offers lower costs, and can thereby support lower ARPUs  Increased Penetration

  3. Regulatory Challenges in Improving Telecoms • Ensuring Technology Neutrality • Responsibility for Efficient Use of Radio Spectrum • Promoting Consolidation with Existing Telecoms Infrastructure • Defining Fixed Wireless vs. Limited Mobility • Enabling Convergence Role of Regulators – Very Crucial

  4. Technology Neutrality • Spectrum availability dictates technology choice • Appropriate spectrum enables innovative/different technology selection • Spectrum efficiency and 3G data benefits should be leveraged • Economies of scale should be leveraged • No Specification of Technology • Let the Best Business Case Win • Limited Specification of Spectrum Allocation Plans • Choice of Technologies Enables Cost-Effective Telecoms Access

  5. Efficient Use of Radio Spectrum • Consider Spectral Efficiency Requirements • No. of subscribers per 5 MHz • Reasonable Licensing Fee • License Fees on per MHz Basis in Blocks of 5 or 10 MHz • Fees independent of technology • Re-Examination of Spectrum Usage • Explore Key spectrum blocks (e.g., 800 MHz, 450 MHz) for possible reallocation/sharing based on actual use; e.g. ITU Region-1 – 800 MHz for broadcasting • Lower end (450/800 MHz vs. 2000 MHz and higher) for wireless • Efficient Spectrum Usage Enables Cost-Effective Telecoms Access

  6. Consolidation with Existing Infrastructure • Require Teaming Between Existing and New Carriers • For common use of established network infrastructure • Interconnect fee structure to encourage new entrant(s) • Require new carriers to have technological solution compatible with incumbents • GSM1x - Technology for GSM  CDMA Interoperability

  7. Defining Fixed vs. Limited Mobility • Terminal form factor not important (well maybe a little!) • It’s ok to specify terminal form factor (FWT vs. Handheld), however : • Mobile handsets cost much less than FWTs and provide better user experience (users will make the FWTs mobile anyway!) • Some applications available only on mobile terminals and not FWTs • WLL and Handoff are NOT Mutually Exclusive • Retaining soft-handoff improves coverage, capacity, quality and data rates • Multi-path (signal received from multiple sites) improves voice quality and system capacity • Cell breathing is not a concern  more effective network planning and optimization • Avoid “Watch-Dog” Role for Regulator Certain geographical (city or region limit) or numbering plan based restrictions may be considered for WLL/Limited Mobility

  8. Convergence Licensing • Convergence Happening at the Device Level • Licensing policy needs to address this • Allow Carriers to Offer Fixed (e.g., WLL), Mobile, Data, Broadcast, etc. Services • Fixed Limited Mobility Full Mobility Convergence • e.g. India’s “Unified License” regime • Promote Carriers in Providing Different Tiering of Service Plans • Converged licenses Possible at Network Facility, Services, ISP, Content layers Convergence is Future

  9. Success Story • This approach has resulted in the world’s cheapest wireless access and explosive teledensity growth in India

  10. Thank You! For additional information and questions, please contact: Sachin Bhatmuley +1 858 658 1224 sachinb@qualcomm.com

  11. Example of Wireless Market Segmentation: Sub-Saharan Africa

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