1. Activities and Mandate of Telecommunication Technologies and Network Development Division (TND)
Geneva, 26 January 2009
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Contents:
What is “ Wireless Access ” ?
ITU-R standardization activity on BWA
Recent topics including liaison with SDOs
R. Passerini, ITU-BDT

2. Technologies and Networks Development- TND (Mandate of the Division)
The development of digital technologies and  the convergence of broadcasting, telecommunications and informatics offer sizeable opportunities for the implementation of appropriate new technologies by developing countries.
WSIS: Action Line C2 "Information and communication infrastructure"
Doha 2006: Programme 2 : Information and communication infrastructure and technologies development
Assist Member States and ITU‑D Sector Members to maximize the utilization of appropriate new technologies in the development of their information and communication infrastructure
Assists developing countries to plan, build, operate, upgrade, manage and maintain technologies applicable in their networks and services. This includes the development of the Telecommunications and Information infrastructure and applications.
Applied research and the transfer of technological know-how for expediting the access to new technologies on a non-discriminatory basis for developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

3. PROGRAMME 2: Information and communication infrastructure and technologies development
Priority are given to the following technology-related domains:
1.1 Spectrum management and radio monitoring
1.2 Broadcasting
1.3 Network planning
1.4 Mobile terrestrial communications
1.5 Innovative services/applications networks
Tasks:
Creation of tools
Creation of training material
Assistance to members
Information sharing
The Programme is carried out by various means, including symposia, workshops, conferences, seminars and expert advice.

4. Activities: Technologies and Networks Development - TND
Main Activities:
Creation of Network Planning Tools:
Manual on Telecom Network Planning for evolving network architectures.
intended for use by network planning experts to develop strategies for the evolution and transition of current network architectures to next generation networks – NGN.
Spectrum Management and Radio Monitoring
development of a new software for Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC) in accordance with technical specifications prepared by ITU-R and ITU-D joint group dealing with WTDC-02 Resolution 9
SMS4DC is a multi-functional and multi-lingual computer program that covers the following three main functions:
1.  Administrative Function
2.  Engineering Analysis Function, including propagation models based on the latest ITU-R recommendations available at the time of development, calculation of coverage area, field strength, field strength contour, microwave link calculations, and many other engineering analysis functions.
3. Geographic Map Display Function
Guidelines on the smooth transition of existing mobile networks to IMT-2000 for developing countries.
ITU Handbook on deployment of IMT-2000 systems
Guidelines for Network Planning Tools (GNPT) for Developing Countries and Countries with economies in transition presents and analyses the main characteristic and features to be taken into consideration in choosing and selecting planning tools.

5. Activities: Technologies and Networks Development –TND (cont.)
Training: Technology-oriented training material developed and presented in all regions
Assistance to members: Provided on network engineering and dimensioning (Wireline, Wireless, Mobile) digital conversion in the broadcasting domain and spectrum management
Partnerships: Forged with United Nation agencies and other stakeholders
Programme 2 also:
Creates and provides training material and Opportunities, provides assistance to members and enters into partnerships and projects to implement its mandate.
Again, details are available in Document 67

6. Technologies and Networks Development- TND
Manual on Network Planning
Telecom Network Planning for evolving Network Architectures
Reference Manual
version 3.1 – February 2006
Planning strategies, methods and tools to facilitate evolution and transition to Next Generation Networks–NGNs.
Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC)
Programme 2 focuses on the provision of technical assistance in developing and least developed countries to maximize their utilization of appropriate new technologies their telecommunication networks.
Main Activities:
Creation of Network Planning Tools:
Manual on Telecom Network Planning for evolving network architectures.
intended for use by network planning experts to develop strategies for the evolution and transition of current network architectures to next generation networks – NGN.
Spectrum Management and Radio Monitoring
We are very proud of the development of a new software for Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC): a new software for Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC) has been developed in accordance with technical specifications prepared by ITU-R and ITU-D joint group dealing with WTDC-02 Resolution 9.
SMS4DC is a multi-functional and multi-lingual computer program that covers the following three main functions:
1.  Administrative Function
2.  Engineering Analysis Function, including propagation models based on the latest ITU-R recommendations available at the time of development, calculation of coverage area, field strength, field strength contour, microwave link calculations, and many other engineering analysis functions.
3. Geographic Map Display Function
There will be a special information session devoted to the SMS4DC tool on Monday 13 March at 17h00. We hope those of you who have requested assistance with spectrum management will attend this informative session.
Guidelines on the smooth transition of existing mobile networks to IMT-2000 for developing countries.
ITU Handbook on deployment of IMT-2000 systems:
Guidelines for Network Planning Tools (GNPT) for Developing Countries and Countries with economies in transition presents and analyses the main characteristic and features to be taken into consideration in choosing and selecting planning tools.
Engineering Analysis
Geographic Map Display
Administrative Functions
Guidelines on the smooth transition of existing mobile networks to IMT-2000 for developing countries
ITU Handbook on deployment of IMT-2000 systems
Guidelines for Network Planning Tools (GNPT) for Developing Countries and Countries with economies in transition

7. PROGRAMME 2: Information and communication infrastructure and technologies development
1.1 Spectrum management and radio monitoring
The frequency spectrum is recognized as a "scarce resource"
efforts to strengthen administrations' national regulatory bodies in the fields of frequency planning and assignment, spectrum management and radio monitoring.
SMS4DC developed under Programme 2 assisting developing countries to better plan and manage the use of their radio spectrum and establishing their national frequency management system

8. Spectrum management and broadcasting activities
Developing principles and techniques for effective spectrum management
Advising on practical questions from developing countries on spectrum management and broadcasting;
Providing an opportunity for expert and high-level consultation for senior personnel from developing countries
Providing information on various aspects of sound and television broadcasting systems/networks and of spectrum management systems (planning, engineering, operations, management and economics and financial viability).
Evaluating existing systems and participate in the evaluation of tenders for equipment
Participating in seminars and courses organized at ITU Headquarters or elsewhere on specialized aspects of broadcasting and spectrum management subjects

9. SMS4DC (Spectrum Management Software for Developing Countries)
Examples on spectrum management activities
SMS4DC (Spectrum Management Software for Developing Countries)
Developed by BDT with close cooperation of the ITU-R sector
Further developments (e.g. monitoring, Google Earth)
Providing training
Assistance to developing countries
spectrum management assessments, revising legislation, spectrum pricing, coordination procedures
Assisting in spectrum management projects
ITU-D SG2, Resolution 9

10. PROGRAMME 2: Information and communication infrastructure and technologies development
1.2 Broadcasting
Digitization is completely transforming the sound and television broadcasting sector.
impart information to broadcasters and service providers to all aspects of digital conversion
provide advise in the area of implementation of digital technology and development of relevant human resources

11. Examples on broadcasting activities
Transition from analogue to digital
Roadmap project for Africa
ITU-D SG2 Question 11-2/2
Cooperation with regional broadcasting unions (e.g. WBU, EBU, ABU)
Delivering seminars for capacity building
Assistance to developing countries
pilot systems
conversion of audiovisual archives from analogue to digital

12. Digital Broadcasting Transition Roadmap Project in Africa
Outputs of the 1st phase of the project
(January – July 2008)
- Survey on the digital broadcasting transition
situation including the African governments’
requirements for assistance from ITU
- Development of the project document of the
2nd phase of the project
Expected outputs of the 2nd phase of the project
(November October 2009)
- Development of the guidelines on transition to
DTTV and introduction of MTV
- Customization of guidelines and deployment of
pilot systems to selected countries

13. PROGRAMME 2: Information and communication infrastructure and technologies development
1.3 Network planning
Telecommunication network architectures are changing to accommodate the requirements of a growing number of ICT services/applications (broadband, IP, mobile, multimedia, streaming, multicasting, etc.) and evolving to next-generation networks (NGN)
Hence the strong need for assistance to the network planners in order to facilitate the introduction of new-generation technologies speeding up the convergence process
Use of different specialised up-to date planning tools

14. ITU/BDT Arab Regional Workshop on “Wireless Network Evolution”
Oman – Test Case study
ITU/BDT Arab Regional Workshop on
“Wireless Network Evolution”
Muscat-Oman, May 2004
Rural market – Muscat area

15. Case study Oman - Market forecasting:
Permanent service –
Residential - connection at 64 Kbit/s
Business - connection at 128 Kbit/s
Market based on inhabitants / households per sq. km. and penetration from 2% to 10%

16. Case study Oman - Planning process :

17. Case study Oman - Planning wireless :
BS coverage calculation
Max server coverage

18. PROGRAMME 2: Information and communication infrastructure and technologies development
1.4 Mobile terrestrial communications
Explosive growth of Mobile and the evolution from second-generation to third-generation networks (IMT-2000). Incumbent mobile operators do not want to have to discard their entire existing infrastructure;
Assist countries in planning IMT-2000 systems and applications
Assist countries in the interpretation of related standards and recommendations
Provide information on mobile systems operating below 600 MHz which are of particular interest to some developing countries.

19. PROGRAMME 2: Information and communication infrastructure and technologies development
1.5 Innovative application networks
The social applications and value-added services contributing to the goal of digital inclusion should be deployed on optimized networks open to future evolution
Meet the needs of countries and their citizens for the delivery of new ICT services/applications providing assistance for the development of rural, national and international broadband telecommunication networks (known as information and communication infrastructure)

20. IP-Based Networks Objective:
Integrating IP-based applications and value-added services in connection with the introduction of IP‑based multimedia and value-added services in the development of telecommunication networks.
Activities
Develop guidelines, planning tools and manuals on the technology and policy aspects of internet protocol and ICT applications.
Organize workshops, meetings and seminars to address technical, policy, legal and strategy issues for internet protocol, IP Telephony , IP TV and other ICT applications
Develop strategies for the implementation of internet protocol in all ITU Projects when appropriate
Assist in the implementation of ICT infrastructure and internet protocol projects and formulate plans for the integration of voice and data services and the migration to IP-based networks.
Provide expert assistance in project definition, management and implementation, including the identification of project requirements and feasibility studies at providing a wide range of ICT infrastructure, taking into account the needs of rural, isolated and poorly served areas and groups with special needs.
Explore opportunities for collaboration and work with identified potential partners, based on project requirements and recognized sources of expertise, and facilitating the creation of mutually beneficial and multistakeholder partnerships.

21. IP-Based Networks Projects
DEVELOPMENT OF A BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF REGIONAL INTERCONNECTIVITY.
Budget: (USD 6,453,000)
Broadband Wireless Network /Applications (ITU and McCaw Foundation, Budget: USD 6,400,000)
Assistance to Member states on IP-based Network Development
Assistance Regulators on IP Policy and Strategies

22. Feasibility Study on Low-Cost Wireless Broadband Infrastructure
Questionnaires, Field Survey, & Simulations on Establishing Broadband Infrastructure
The Feasibility Study (FS) will be carried out in 2009, in Arab region.
FS is aimed at helping developing countries in identifying suitable solution(s) for establishing wireless broadband Infrastructure at low cost.
FS will deliver the following outputs:
Case Studies in identified countries, by the simulation based on the study sites,
Draft Project document for future pilot project,
Draft input document concerning broadband access technologies for relevant ITU meeting, including useful information and know-how.
Project Team (3 experts on Wireless Broadband) ?
Outputs (incl. plan for future pilot project)
Study Sites

23. Approaches to Universal Access and Rural Communications
Three approaches to UA
Pilot projects to see what kind of impact ICTs have in rural areas – institutional, social context
Based on this using different institutions for providing ICT Access and services
Promote conditions for entrepreneurship development for provision of universal access
Contribute to economic, social and cultural development: reduction of poverty, creation of jobs, improved trade, improved health care and education.
To the extent that the MCT projects are both infrastructure development and application oriented projects, partners bring their specialized expertise to the project.

24. 1. Pilot Projects for community access
About 20 projects in different countries with different partners, technologies, and service provision in order to:
Develop models for provision of ICT to rural and remote areas as tools for development
Adapt "content" and demonstrate the impact of ICT on occupational sectors - agricultural extension workers, health workers etc
Evaluate new technologies
Evaluate the impact on social, economic and cultural development
Try out innovative partnership models
Projects evaluated. Impact Assessment under publication
Contribute to economic, social and cultural development: reduction of poverty, creation of jobs, improved trade, improved health care and education.
To the extent that the MCT projects are both infrastructure development and application oriented projects, partners bring their specialized expertise to the project.

25. 2. E Services using post offices
Project
Partners
Contribution (in USD)
Status
E-services through post offices, Bhutan (38 locations)
[VSAT network connecting 6 remote villages and hub in Thimpu]
India, Universal Postal Union, Bhutan Telecom, Bhutan Post
1.3 million
Completed.
Final evaluation done; Being published in March 2009
E Services through post offices Afghanistan
India, UPU
11 provincial towns covering 122 Sub post offices
600,000
All major aspects completed
Bhutan – the project provides epost reducing delivery times of letters. Six remote areas which take from 3 to 7 days walk to reach are served by VSAT system.
In Afghanistan – the post offices provide money transfer service in addition to epost and community access.

26. Rural Telecoms, ICT Services and Entrepreneurship Government of South Africa, ITU and UPU
To promote the emergence of rural telecommunication operators and encourage telecommunication operators either incumbent or new to provide services in rural/remote areas with appropriate private investments and possibly incentives from USF within transparent and pro-active regulatory environment;
To promote public-private partnerships for content development and dissemination in the areas of governance, health, community based content, learning, education and skill development; and
To promote small and very small entrepreneurs (having appropriate qualifications) with support from micro-finance institutions and other banks for the provision of services to the general public.
Focus on Southern Africa. Other partners expected to join.