TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTDNGN IMPLEMENTATION TTCL EXPERIENCE MARKHAM HOTEL - DAR ES SALAAM 3rd October 2006 Presented by: Eng. Emmanuel Nagunwa Manager, Network Planning and Development October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 1 INTRODUCTION – – – Background Drivers for Network Transformation Objectives of Network Transformation 2. NETWORK TRANSFORMATION TO NGN – – – – – Planning Considerations Approach Envisaged Benefits & Services Implementation Status Challenges October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 2 .TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD 1. October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 3 . Liberalized & highly competitive environment enriched technological innovations • Emergence of new technologies .convergence: network. etc………. fixed/mobile • sophistications in network control & management and service provision • new technologies that optimizes OPEX & CAPEX • Clear vision & roadmap to future networks Converged licensing framework Etc.Background Current Industry Scenario…. etc. services.TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD INTRODUCTION (1). High Opex (ed) .switched voice (TDM) & p2p narrowband data network (IP over TDM) Multi-vendors proprietary systems:. deteriorated service quality.TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD INTRODUCTION (2). lack of spares. Inefficient management systems Many obsolete systems (Switching. tx):. poor support from vendors due to ceased manufacturing October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 4 ..traditional voice & data services Parallel networks:. Lacks potentiality to incorporate current technological innovations Limited service support:.Background Legacy Network Characteristics….difficult system integration. convenience (portability & flexibility) Competition:.e phasing out of Manual exchanges. New framework encourages shift to new technology Mandatory license obligations i. convergence.new VAS. USA etc TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 5 Market Forces: Regulatory Forces: October 06 .TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD INTRODUCTION (3) Drivers for network transformation Industry Forces: • • • • • • • Obsoleteness of legacy technology Technology shift: circuit-to-packet (IP) based platform Convergence (buzzword): Network. Service. rural coverage.gain an edge. fixed/mobile) Meet Consumer new expectations:. packaging. CAPEX and Opex • Cost optimization by migrating network from PSTN to NGN • Optimized performance: Control. management & service provision Business growth .TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD INTRODUCTION (4) Objectives of Network Transformation Profitability …… Cost to serve:.more revenue • New revenue streams from value added services on NGN network October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 6 . resources and process for the network transformation to NGN Identify suppliers with sensible roadmap toward NGN Implement October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 7 .TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD NETWORK TRANSFORMATION TO NGN (1) Planning Considerations Protect revenues derived from PSTN Review the Strategic Business Plan (SBP) Highlight the services to be offered/ introduced through various licences with long term perspectives Analyse the existing network (strength & limitation) Prepare plan. TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD NETWORK TRANSFORMATION TO NGN (2) Approach…… Gradual transformation (Keep & Grow): Implementing gradual and scaled process by reasonably integrating new platform while keeping the legacy network components (i. Cost effective approach: leaves PSTN components to be removed gradually by replacing with the NGN/IMS compliant nodes on basis of their obsoleteness. October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 8 . To enable new network to co-exist with the legacy PSTN for a reasonable time period before fully migration to NGN.e exchanges) to their useful lifetime. TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD NETWORK TRANSFORMATION TO NGN (3) Phased approach .Major Stages Appl Server Appl Server Network & service convergence Mobility management 2005 October 06 2006/7 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop 2008 & Beyond Slide 9 . Gain a new competitive edge Implement and manage modern & future proof network Efficiently monitor and manage the introduction of new and innovative services to fuel ongoing revenue growth. differentiated solutions designed to improve the overall customer experience. October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 10 .TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD NETWORK TRANSFROMATION TO NGN (4) Envisaged Benefits Protect revenues derived from PSTN Generate new revenue from NGN Optimize costs (CAPEX/OPEX) on network & service provision expenditures Satisfy consumer demands in the dynamic market Accelerate time-to-market and profitability with valueadded. TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD NETWORK TRANSFROMATION TO NGN (5) Target Services……… Application services E-mail Managed MPLS VPN Web-based self-care Bandwidth on Demand IP Centrex services Video-Phone Video conferencing VoIP Easy Networking (Simple VPLS services) Web-hosting and blogging TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 11 October 06 . ) IP Broadcasting (TV & Radio) October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 12 .TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD NETWORK TRANSFROMATION TO NGN (6) Target Services……… Content Services (Work with 3rd Parties-Revenue sharing basis) Video on Demand Music on Demand (e.g.. Mipasho. etc . Bongo Flava. SMEs October 06 Corporate TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Slide 13 .TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD NGN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS Architecture…. Internet Softswitch HLR Signaling GW SS7/TDM Resource Manager Multi Service Edge Route Multi Service Edge Route Application IN NMS APP Servers Fixed Mobile Control cMSC HLR Resource Manager PSTN SS7/V5.2/TDM MGW MSAN LAN AP IAD IP/ MPLS Core Metro MGW XDSL/LAN/POTS Access AP Mobile IPTV SipPhone Internet POTS Softphone POTS Softphone SIP Phone FMC Residential. TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD IMPLEMENTATION STATUS 2006-2007 October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 14 . TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD CHALLENGES…. Marketing. Competing In house skills-Technical.. Sales Resources – inadequacy Network integration challenges Consumer awareness of new product & services October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 15 . TANZANIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LTD Thank you! October 06 TCRA/ITU NGN Workshop Slide 16 .