All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks  Souheil MARINE  Digital Bridge Manager InfoDev Workshop with Private Sector Partners Paris, March 14, 2005

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 2 What is a Next Generation Network ?  A technical definition (from ITU-T SG 13)  A packet-based network able to provide telecommunication services and able to make use of multiple broadband, QoS-enabled transport technologies and in which service-related functions are independent from underlying transport-related technologies. It offers unrestricted access by users to different service providers. It supports generalized mobility which will allow consistent and ubiquitous provision of services to users.  Key Technical Drivers Continuous migration of network’s core transport to universal packet- based (IP) Generalization of Broadband access to networks  But…technical considerations alone are not enough !

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 3 Entering the 3rd Wave of Industry Growth Broadband Services Broadband Services User-Centric Broadband Services User-Centric Broadband Services New Connectivity Services New Connectivity Services (e) New Services Adoption  Mobile Voice  LAN  Internet…  Mobile Voice  LAN  Internet…  DSL  Wi-Fi  3G…  DSL  Wi-Fi  3G…  Any device, any connectivity  Single Subscription & Authentication  Consistent personalization  Synchronozation  Any device, any connectivity  Single Subscription & Authentication  Consistent personalization  Synchronozation A fragmented user experience… A fragmented user experience…

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 4  Growing diversity of Services, Devices & Connectivity  Users demand SIMPLICITY  Any device, Any broadband  Single Authentication  Consistent Personalization  Transparent Synchronization  Seamless Service Continuity  Value-based billing NETWORK ORCHESTRATES for SIMPLE USER EXPERIENCE USER-CENTRIC BROADBAND EXPERIENCE What All Users Want: Simplicity

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 5 Deliver key services through optimized service delivery networks Alcatel User Centric Broadband Vision Business Environment Consumer Environment Universal Broadband Access Service Aware Edge Data Aware Transport Open Service Delivery Environment Every User Any Content Operations & Business Support Systems Integration & Operations User-Centric Broadband Service Delivery Model Key Services Domains MANAGED COMMUNICATION SERVICES TRIPLE PLAYCONVERGENCE

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 6 Integrated service-aware transport Convergent IMS Convergent IMS Universal broadband access Universal broadband access Alcatel: building a user-centric broadband world Solutions for “Changing the Rules” IT platforms Linux, Java Softswitch Wireline/wireless Data-aware optics Broadband Wireless transmission Service-aware IP routing HSDPA EVDO WiMAX IP DSL Fiber to the Home Ethernet service aggregation

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 7 One Common Next-Generation Platform… DRIVING INNOVATION Multi standard Cost optimisation Software upgrades Telecom Applications Platform Fixed Softswitch Mobile Softswitch Media Gateway SGSN iGGSN HLR/HSS BSC MFS IP Multimedia Softswitch … Alcatel Middleware Carrier-grade UNIX/LINUX Open IT Platform (ATCA, Blade Servers,…) Fixed voice Mobile voice Traffic routing IP routing Mobility mgmt Cellular control IP Multimedia …

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 8 NGN impact on the bridging of the Digital Divide  Network infrastructure costs are driven down dramatically Standardization and software-based solutions Universal and efficient packet-based transport technology  And a network infrastructure will provide many services A network will « by construction » be multi-service Business model can be built on « service bundles »  But a vicious circle must still be broken ! Lack of access to the network makes an insufficient case for investment in core infrastructure hence keeping access costs high ! Example of mobile boom in Africa « somehow » broke this circle but…  Africa will at best reach a mobile penetration rate of 20% in…2010

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 9 A New approach is neededTraffic Revenues Network Capacity Investment Capability USAGE INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE Service s Funding … attracting potential investors

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 10 To ignite virtuous circles of ICT development Trans parent Market Place Time & Expense saving Job creation Private Funding Economic Development Public Funding Governance Education Healthcare Rural stability Poverty Distance, Illiteracy,... Needs for as most affordable communication infrastructure Demand for Telecom Services Social Development

All rights reserved © 2005, Alcatel Migration to Next Generation Networks / March 8, 2005 Page 11 And lay the foundations for large deployments  Local experiments  Pilot projects  Large deployments Experiment …. and replicate … encourage initiatives … seed money … attract private and public funding Economic & social model Scope of Alcatel/InfoDev common study

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