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Business aspects of user-driven mobile networks in emerging economies

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Abstract

Nest steps

• Meeting 11. april 2011, 13:30-14:30

TOC

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Milestones

• 26. april
  • writing of chapters (concept and motivation)
  • network infrastructure, structure and description of bakbone network (hybrid: satellite, direct links (NERA: 240 km digital link with 32 Mbps)) and local distribution

Notes of the meeting:

I propose the TOC. Josef suggested that I insert a concluding remarks in each chapter. In the introduction I have to isolate the point, my conclusion, then move forward through the different chapters to demonstrate or reach the tacite conclusion already mentionned in the introduction. In writting the concept and motivation I will then make the introduction of my postulat and business philosophy. The other paragraphes will frame and support the philosophy.

• 2. April - Table of Content (TOC)
  • n done

Section

• summary at the end of each section
• last mile communication as part of a business approach (first: business considerations, then as a conclusion: distance requirements)

• 2. April - Support platform for AAA
  • Scenario: services for the user in the emerging economies
  • Vision for the network - Network concepts

• xxx - list of technologies to investigate (principle knowledge)
  • backbone networks: WiMAX (802.16), Satellite, (fiber)
  • ad-hoc, mesh-networks, ....
  • user access: 802.11, FemtoCell, LTE, WiMAX, (not considered: 802.20),

• 16. April - identify opportunities for "user-driven" business
  • apps for mobile phones (ProSumers are Consumers which are also Producers)
  • FON.com
  • ....

• xxx - Vision of a user-driven network
  • Support of pre-commercial equipment for network

A pre Table of Content suggested:

     Table of Contents

I. Introduction 1

- History of the information and Communication Technology, ICT 2 - Globalization of the ICT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 - Impact of the ICT and Globalization to the emerging economy………………………………………………..3 - Internet in the industrialized world, i.e. Norway case………………………………………………………………4 - Internet in developed world, Case of the DR Congo…………………………………………………………………4 - New trend of the ICT usage in DRC ………………………………………………………………………………………….8 - The Tremendous need and approach to address the demand …….............................................9

II. The Global Internet backbone Mega Infrastructure Overview 12

- The World Wide Fiber Backbone 12 - The World Wide satellite Internet Backbone …………………………………………………………………………13 - The African Submarine backbone access nodes ……………………………………………………………………15 - Satellite beams covering the African Southern regions………………………………………………………….16 - The One shop backbone Internet Access ………………………………………………………………………………17

III. The Backhaul and Transport Technology………………………….……………………………….………18

- Cable based backhaul network ………………………………………………………………………..…………………….19 ATM and STM Access technology …………………………………………………………………………..20 DSL Access Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………….21 - Wireless based backhaul Technology …………………………………………………………………………………….22 Wimax 802.20 ………………………………………………………………………….……………………………..23

      Wimax 802.16…….…………………………………………………………………….…………………………….25

IV. The Network Topology ……………………………………………………………………………..….…………26 Centralized node oriented technology ……………………………………..…………………………...27 Open and Distributed network …………….……………………………………………………….………28

V. The Wireless Access Technology ………………………………………………………………………………30

802.11 Wifi Technology………………………………………………………………………………………….31 802.16 d,e Wimax technology………………………………………………………………….……………32 GSM and LTE …………………………………………………………………………………….……………………33 Femtocell ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33 ITU XYXXXX on Wireless access recommendations………………………………………………….33 VI. ADHOC Network ………………………………………………………………………………………………………33

The Adhoc network system design…………………………………………………………………………..34 The Mesh network design ……………………………………………………………………………………….35 Network performances and QoS …………………………………………………………………………….36 IETF XXXT on good practices ……………………………………………………………………….…………..40 Applications …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………37

VII. The AAA and Billing System ……………………………………………………………………………………42

RFC XXXXXXAD on AAA …………………………………………………………………………………………43 The AAA server………………………………………………………………………………………………………43 White list access model ………………………………………………………………………………………..44 Centralized Billing data Server ………………………………………………………………………………44 Voucher Multilevel Distribution integrated Server…………………………………………………49

VIII. An Approach for a cost effective Design of a Commercial Wireless Network ……………..38

Summary of technological requirements (from previous chapters) Commercial requirements …(includes AAA aspects)………………………..…………………….38 An integrated and Hybrid Wireless Network ……………………………..……………………………39 Last mile to max 500 m to end user reached ……………………………………….………………….40 Network feasibility: performance and monitoring aspects …………………………………...41 IX. The Business Model based on DRC market

Open Internet backbone access………………………………………………………………………………50 Retail Internet Access ……………………………………………………………………………………………..51 Quality Control and User satisfaction …………………………………………………………………….53 Distribution Chain …………………………………………………………………………………………………..55 Prosummers supported Business model ………………………………………………………………...56

X. The Business Plan for a Pre Commercial Network in DRC ………………………………………….60

A User Driven Vision ………………………….……………………………………………………………………61 Network Dimensioning and Quotation ……………………………………………………………………61

Network products and service ………………………….……………………………………………………62

Network Implementation and Rollout ……………………………………………………………………63 VOIP as a deterministic for technology paradigm …………………….…………………………….64 SWOP Analysis ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..65 Marketing, Promotion & Cobranding ………………………………………………..……………………70 Partners and Investors ……………………………………………………………………………………………73 Financial scenario COPEX…………………………………………………………………………………………………………74 CAPEX…………………………………………………………………………………………………………75 EBITDA………………………………………………………………………………………………………..77 Financing’s planning……………………………………………………………………………………………..…78

XI. Concluding Remarks

That was discussed with Josef on the 11 April 2011.

Technology discussion

Collaborative Networks

• networks working together (minimize interference from neighbour cells)
• sharing of infrastructure

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