Techno-Economic Research for futuRe Access Infrastructure Networks

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TERRAIN project scope

The TERRAIN project investigates the rollout of optical fiber in the access network in cooperation with other utility networks as future-oriented solution.

It focuses on optimizing the collaboration between all actors involved, analyzing all aspects from a techno-economic point of view, considering technical, social, economic and regulatory sub-problems.

Project duration: October 2010 - September 2012More information: www.terrainproject.be

Techno-Economic Research for futuRe Access Infrastructure Networks

PROJECT OUTLINE

Project structure

WP2 WP6

WP4

WP5

WP3

WP1

1. User requirements & business opportunities

2. Business modelling and public policy

3. Physical access infrastructure

4. Telecom access infrastructure

5. In-building network

6. Extended evaluation techniques

7. Proof-of-concept, dissemination and recommendations

WP7

Physical Infrastructure

• Potential synergies between different utility infrastructure networks? How can they be optimized?

• Search for communal network rollout strategies

• Development of network modeling and design tools

• Proposing fair cost allocation schemes

• Combining all available GIS data for more accurate network and cost calculations

• Roadmap for future-proof technology solutions

• Defining heuristics for cost-efficient network architectures

• Proposing cost allocation schemes for installing new telecom access networks

Telecom Access Infrastructure

• Synergies of infrastructures, e.g. in entering the building and first installation

• Technology and migration roadmap for telecom in-building networks

In-building Networks

• Defining market and user (residential, business, governmental) requirements

• Which market potential and user adoption can be reached, taking into account timing aspects?

• How could we improve current policies for bridging the digital divide?

User Requirements & Business Opportunities

• Aligning all roles and actors involved in this complex value network

• Which cooperation and competition models are feasible?

• Identifying potential involvement of municipalities and their return?

• How does this all matches with current and future regulation?

Business Modeling & Public Policy

• Detailed CapEx, OpEx and (in)direct revenue modeling

• Extending the currently used traditional investment evaluation methods with multi-actor analysis

• Modeling competition (using game-theory) and strategic decisions (using real options techniques)

Extended Economic Feasibility Analysis

• Research proof-of-concept: GIS network design tool with economic evaluation

• White paper on technology and migration roadmap

• White paper with recommendations and policy support for stimulating FttH

Proof-of-concept, Dissemination and Recommendations

Techno-Economic Research for futuRe Access Infrastructure Networks

PARTNERS

Research groups

Partner overviewIndustrial partners

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Consortium

One of the leading manufactures of FTTx active equipment

Global supplier of infrastructure components and systems including Fibre Optics

Global supplier of wires, cables and wiring systems as well as a provider of related development services

Leading telecommunications and information technology service provider in Germany

Medium sized fiber to the home and office service provider in Almere, the Netherlands

Equipment vendors

Telecom operators

ICT supplier for the cities and centers of social welfare of Antwerp and Ghent

Provider of advanced GIS software solutions

Software company providing an advanced dimensioning tool for fiber network optimization

Delivers and distributes drinking water, cleans up the waste water and offers custom-made water for professional and industrial applications

Consortium

ICT suppliers

Utility company

Consortium

City of Ghent, stimulating ICT and broadband initiatives

Market development organisation with a mission to accelerate the availability of fibre-based broadband access networks

Leading research institute, located in Sweden, with activities in communication, optics and electronics.

Local government

FTTH Interest group

Research institute

Consortium

Project lead and specialized in techno-economic research including network design, cost/benefit modelling and evaluation

Analysis and proposal of future legislative measures and changes in current regulation

Specialized in user studies including requirement analysis, adoption and digital divide research

Value network analysis and market opportunity assessment, strategic ICT policy and regulation advice

Physical network infrastructure modelling and equipment dimensioning

IBBT research groups

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info@terrainproject.be

Jan Van Ooteghem (Project lead)Ghent University (IBCN) / IBBTE: jan.vanooteghem@intec.UGent.beT: +32 9 33 14 891

Nico Verplancke (Program manager)IBBTE: nico.verplancke@ibbt.be