IIEE _The Philippines Telecom Situation_

“The Philippines Telecom Status &
Situation”
By Engr. Rodolfo R. Penalosa, PEE, PECE APEC Engr., Asean Chartered Professional Engineer Registered Brief Philippines Telecom
History
•  1867-­‐1903 – First Telegraph link was constructed between Corregidor and Manila, and finally linking via submarine cable Manila, San Francisco, USA by Pacific Cable Company. •  1905 – Established the Philippine Island Telephone & Telegraph CorporaRon with 500 telephone subscribers. •  1919 – First Wireless was established by Bureau of Post in Mindoro, Palawan, Sulu Julo, Zamboanga and Davao. Brief Philippines Telecom
History •  1923 – IntroducRon of Radio BroadcasRng •  1949 -­‐ Globe wireless established the first ground-­‐to-­‐air radio telephone communicaRons for airlines. •  1967 -­‐ Color television was introduced into the country. •  1972 -­‐ Direct telephone service via satellite are established with the United Kingdom, France and Singapore. •  1988 -­‐ PLDT inaugurated its cellular mobile telephone network, the country’s first. Brief Philippines Telecom
History •  President Marcos had four private companies controlled the different aspects of telecommunicaRon. •  Under President Cory Aquino’s government, compeRRon was allowed to be_er improve the efficiency of telecommunicaRon services. Brief Philippines Telecom
History •  President Ramos’s administraRon, telecommunicaRon policies were created for fast growth in the industry. •  Under the Public Telecommunica.on Policy Act, two specific regulaRons were created. •  EO59, mandated the interconnecRon among public telecommunicaRon carriers Communication Infrastructures
Government Objectives:
•  Challenges in building communicaRons infrastructures and service plaaorms in the typhoon belt regions are of utmost importance. •  CommunicaRons infrastructure in the Philippines region is vital to support the economy and civil services. Communication Infrastructures Government
Objectives:
•  Coordinate miRgaRon, management, and response in Rmes of disaster using dedicated communicaRon networks. •  Development and operaRon of sustainable, survivable infrastructure to meet both needs; economy and civil services. Communication Infrastructures
Government Objectives: •  Government’s goal is to raise the level of telecommunicaRon coverage, parRcularly, fixed telephone lines, which declined since 2008. •  Generated posiRve outcomes in all, from telecom carriers infrastructure program & complied to new technologies to efficiently handle domesRc and long-­‐distance calls, and delivering value-­‐
added services, such as internet. Typical Communication Infrastructures
•  Fixed Line (NaRonal Infrastructures) -­‐ denoRng or relaRng to telecommunicaRons systems using cables laid across land, as opposed to cellular radio systems a. NaRonal Fiber OpRc Network -­‐ fiber opRcs are widely used in fiber opRc communicaRons, which permits transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidth than other forms of communicaRons Two Fiber opRcs in the Philippines: -­‐ DomesRc Fiber OpRc Network (DFON) – by PLDT !
Digital Fiber Optic Network ( DFON), Source: PLDT
Typical Communication Infrastructure
-­‐ NaRonal Digital Transmission Network (NDTN) – by Telicphil (Telecoms Infrastructure Corp. of the Phils.) b. Next GeneraRon Networks (NGNs) -­‐ is a packet-­‐based network that can be used for both telephony and data and that supports mobility. IniRally used to refer to the transformaRon of the core network to IP. •  InternaRonal Infrastructure a. InternaRonal Gateway Facility (IGF) -­‐ systems or equipment that provides access between telephone systems in different countries. Typical Communication Infrastructure
IGF Operators in the Phils.: -­‐ Bayantel, Bell Telecom, Capitol Wireless Inc., Digitel2, ETPI, Globe Telecom, Innove CommunicaRons Corp., Philcomsat, Philcom Corp., PLDT b. Submarine Cable Network -­‐ is a cable laid on the sea bed between land-­‐based staRons to carry telecommunicaRons signals across stretches of ocean. Major Submarine Cables with landing points in the Phils.: -­‐ Asia-­‐America Gateway (AAG) cable !
Submarine cable networks landing stations for telephone, data and internet
Typical Communication Infrastructure
c. Satellite Systems -­‐ a satellite is something small or less powerful that orbits around something bigger. It ojen describes a body in space, such as an arRficial satellite that orbits the Earth and beams down signals that power devices like cell phones. -­‐ AZ CommunicaRons Network Inc. 20 – Companies Licensed by NTC as Satellite
Operators: Philippines
-­‐ Bayan TelecommunicaRons Inc. -­‐ Bell TelecommunicaRons Phils. -­‐ Capitol Wireless -­‐ DomesRc Wireless Telecom -­‐ Digital TelecommunicaRons (Digitel) -­‐ Eastern TelecommunicaRons -­‐ Globe Telecom -­‐ Innove CommunicaRons -­‐ Liberty BroadcasRng Network Inc. -­‐ Millenia Broadband 20 – Companies Licensed by NTC as Satellite
Operators: Philippines
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MulRmedia Telephony Inc. Philcomsat PhilComCorp PLDT Smart CommunicaRons, Inc. Solid Broadband Corp. Transpacific Broadcast Group Broadband Everywhere Corp. E-­‐Telco Broadband Sta.s.cs: Broadband Sta.s.cs: Philippine Telecommunication Infrastructure
Developments
•  Wireless Local Loop (WLL) -­‐ providing communicaRons to the home or office via wireless transmission. It is a “last mile” system that does not use copper or fiber-­‐opRc cable. •  Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) -­‐ is a technology that allows people to use the Internet as the transmission channel for telephone calls by sending voice data in packets using IP rather than by tradiRonal circuit transmissions of the PSTN Wireless Local Loop
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Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) – How it
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Broadband Platforms
a. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) -­‐ is a communicaRons medium used to transfer digital signals over standard telephone lines -­‐ along with cable Internet, DSL is one of the most popular ways ISPs provide broadband Internet access Note: Since DSL signals have a limited range, you must live within a specific distance of an ISP in order to be eligible for DSL Internet service. While most urban locaRons have DSL access, it is not available in many rural areas Broadband Platforms
b. Cable Modem -­‐ a type of modem that connects a computer or local network to broadband Internet service through the same cable that supplies cable television service Several Cable TV Operators: -­‐ Skycable, DesRny Cable, Planet Cable Inc., Telmarc cable c. Fiber to the Home (F_H) -­‐ also called “fiber to the premises” (FTTP), is the installaRon Broadband Platforms
FTTH dramaRcally increases the connecRon speeds available to computer users compared with technologies now used in most places. d. Wireless Broadband -­‐ is a technology that provides high-­‐speed wireless Internet access or computer networking access over a wide area Broadband Platforms
Types of Wireless Broadband: 1. WiFi – is a term for certain types of wireless local area networks (WLAN) that use specificaRons in the 802.11 family. The frequencies wi-­‐fi works at are 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, ensure no interference with cellphones, broadcast radio, TV antenna and two-­‐way radios are encountered during transmission. 2. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) – type of wireless technology that provides wireless internet service over longer distances than standard Wi-­‐Fi. WiMax is based on standard IEEE 802.16 technology and can Voice Over IP- Operators
•  In 2005, IPVG Corp, an internet provider, signed a deal with Daivox Network Inc for an internet-­‐based phone service. •  In 2006, BC Net and Broadband2Go CommunicaRons were given licensed by the NTC to issue VoIP services. •  Pacific Internet established VoIP service in 2007, charging subscribers Php5 per minute for overseas calls. Voice Over IP- Operators * IEEE Standards Wi-­‐Fi is based on IEEE 802.11 standard where as WiMax is based on IEEE 802.16 WiMax uses fixed and mobile staRons to provide users with access to high-­‐speed voice, data, and Internet connecRvity. * Range Wi-­‐Fi typically provides local network access for around a few hundred feet with speeds of up to 54 Mbps, a single WiMax antenna is expected to have a range of up to 40 miles with speeds of 70 Mbps or more. Voice Over IP- Operators * Scalability Wi-­‐Fi is intended for LAN applicaRons, users scale from one to tens with one subscriber for each CPE device. Fixed channel sizes (20MHz). WiMax is designed to efficiently support from one to hundreds of Consumer premises equipments (CPE)s, with unlimited subscribers behind each CPE. Flexible channel sizes from 1.5MHz to 20MHz. Voice Over IP- Operators * Bit Rate Wi-­‐Fi works at 2.7 bps/Hz and can peak up to 54Mbps in 20 MHz channel. WiMax works at 5 bps/Hz and can peak up to 100Mbps in a 20MHz channel. * Quality of Service Wi-­‐Fi does not guarantee any QoS but WiMax will provide your several level of QoS. Wi-­‐Fi does not provide ubiquitous broadband while WiMax does. Voice Over IP- Operators 4G/LTE Mobile Services -­‐ wireless broadband technology designed to support roaming Internet access via cellphones and handheld devices. Offers significant improvements over older cellular communicaRon standards. LTE supports browsing Web sites, VoIP and other IP-­‐based services well. Cloud CompuRng -­‐ is a type of compuRng that depends on sharing compuRng resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to manage applicaRons. Telecom Carriers Should Provide
IP Peering -­‐ is a wilful interconnecRon of independent internet networks with the objecRve of switching traffic between the users of each network. “The pure definiRon of peering is se_lement-­‐free, bill-­‐and-­‐keep, or sender keeps all, meaning that neither party pays the other in associaRon with the exchange of traffic; instead each derives and retains revenue from its own customers.” Telecom Carriers Should Provide
Internet Exchanges (IX or IXP) -­‐ is a physical infrastructure through which Internet service providers (ISPs) and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) exchange Internet traffic between their networks. Internet Exchanges: * Philippine Internet Exchange (PhIX) – PLDT * Common RouRng Exchange (CORE) – PHNET * Manila Internet Exchange (MIX) – ETPI * Globe Internet Exchange (GIX) – Globe Telecom Major Broadband Service Providers and ISPS
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PLDT SMART DIGITEL GLOBE TELECOM BAYANTEL BROADBAND PHILIPPINES MERIDIAN PHILWEB.COM EASYCALL FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE RISE OF
INTERNET USAGE IN THE COUNTRY
•  Rapid increase of Internet cafes •  Rise in surplus PC shops •  Decline in access rates for DSL, convenience of prepaid internet plug-­‐ins •  Rise of Wi-­‐Fi zones in commercial structures •  Sought ajer netbooks •  In-­‐demand self-­‐assembled PC •  Growth of social networking sites •  Online communicaRon with relaRves abroad Source: Nielsen FACTORS AFFECTING THE STATE OF INTERNET IN
THE PHILIPPINES
•  Philippines’ Archipelagic Nature
- creates constraints in the expansion of telcos’ networks to the
provinces and municipalities far away from the main urban centers
- building infrastructures to provide connectivity to the far-flung areas
are very expensive while the rural market may not provide sufficient
revenues for the telcos.
•  Lack of National Broadband Plan
- government has no role in the building of infrastructure for internet
connectivity, unlike what other countries are doing
- broadband infrastructure in the Philippines is purely a private
investment
- government must invest in broadband; private investment is not
sufficient
FACTORS AFFECTING THE STATE OF INTERNET IN
THE PHILIPPINES •  High Cost in Internet Connectivity
- no problem in international network; only in national connectivity
- problem is price, especially in regions outside of Metro Manila
because they are far from where the majority of connections are;
cost of the infrastructure to give them connectivity is high
•  Congestion in the National Network
- rise in internet users; proliferation of smartphones and tablets that
added to the number of computer devices connecting to the internet
- ratio of home connection has gone up, w/c introduces a lot of
traffic on the network
FACTORS AFFECTING THE STATE OF INTERNET IN
THE PHILIPPINES
•  Outdated Law
R.A. 7925 or Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the
Philippines
The wordings of R.A. 7925 does not include “internet,”
“broadband,” “cellphones” or “computers” and focused more on
telephone networks and services and mobile radio systems.
- NTC cannot regulate telcos because internet is considered as
value added service and not basic service
FACTORS AFFECTING THE STATE OF INTERNET IN
THE PHILIPPINES
•  Collaboration and Competition
- telcos should collaborate through internet exchanges or IP peering,
competition law is necessary to prohibit acts and practices from
stifling the competition or preventing new players into the
telecommunication industry.
•  Application of Infrastructure Permits in LGUs
- no uniformity in the processing of permits and fees in different
local government units causing delay and difficulty in the building
of cellsites.
OOKLA SPEEDTEST SURVEY LIST OF THE FASTEST
TO THE SLOWEST INTERNET SPEEDS IN ASIA 2015
1.  Singapore – 122.43 Mbps 12. Nepal – 8.63 Mbps 2.  Hongkong – 102.96 Mbps 13. Brunei – 7.99 Mbps 3.  Japan – 82.12 Mbps 14. Bhutan – 7.82 Mbps 4.  South Korea – 59.77 Mbps 15. India – 7.04 Mbps 5.  Macau – 50.66 Mbps 16. Malaysia – 7.03 Mbps 6.  Taiwan – 50.59 Mbps 17. Laos – 6.92 Mbps 7.  Thailand – 19.82 Mbps 18. Indonesia – 6.68 Mbps 8.  Mongolia – 17.92 Mbps 19. Myanmar – 6.54 Mbps 9.  Vietnam – 17.70 Mbps 20. Pakistan – 4.00 Mbps 10.  Bangladesh – 9.86 Mbps 21. Philippines – 3.64 Mbps 11.  Cambodia – 9.04 Mbps 22. Afghanistan – 2.52 Mbps Source: Coconuts Manila Philippine Internet Statistics
•  Philippines ranked 176 out of 202 countries in download speeds as of May 2015 •  Among Asian countries, Philippines ranked 21 out of 22 countries in download speeds as of May 2015 •  Philippine broadband speed of 3.64 Mbps, way below the global average of 23.3 Mbps •  In upload speed, Philippines ranked 178 out of 202 countries as of May 2015 •  Philippine average upload speed of 1.53 Mbps, lower than the global average of 10.59 Mbps •  The cost per Mbps in the Philippines, one of the most expensive with an average value of US$ 18.18 compared with the global average of only US$ 5.21 Philippine Internet Statistics
•  Philippines has a 2 terabit per second connecRon to the rest of the world •  Philippines has 6 connecRons to internaRonal cables STATE OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY IN OTHER
COUNTRIES
•  United States, the government invests in broadband infrastructure to sRmulate their economy (internet speed 50.4 Mbps) •  Singapore conRnues to lead in internet connecRvity in the enRre Southeast Asian region because it is a small country making the cost of infrastructure very low; government subsidized (internet speed 122.43 Mbps) •  Indonesia is more like the Philippines which has 13,000 islands ( internet speed 6.68 Mbps) •  Vietnam which is one land mass but very long ( internet speed 17.70 Mbps) •  Malaysia compact with only 2 islands that are close making cost of infrastructure much less than in the Philippines (internet speed 7.03 Mbps) STEPS UNDERTAKEN BY GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
•  Government Broadband Network (GBN) – formerly NaRonal Broadband Network (NBN) – for legislaRve approval -­‐ connecRng government offices through high-­‐speed broadband internet -­‐ proposed network will make the delivery of social services faster and more efficient in the country -­‐ government to reduce its ballooning telecom expenses •  TV White Space Technologies – ongoing test trials 1st in Bohol -­‐ provide internet access to rural areas -­‐ uRlize to support government iniRaRves requiring data connecRvity such as sensors used by project Noah for disaster miRgaRon, etc. STEPS UNDERTAKEN BY GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
•  Revision of the old law, Public Service Act of 1936 -­‐ public hearing to be conducted yet -­‐ to increase penalty charges; currently Php 200/day unRl compliance of rules -­‐ revise internet as basic service instead of value added service -­‐ allow NTC to regulate telcos; at present NTC is hindered to do its job with the old law •  Philippine CompeRRon Act -­‐ recently signed into law to a_ract new telco players and help in having more choices, higher quality and cheaper prices STEPS UNDERTAKEN BY GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
•  Foreign Ownership LimitaRons -­‐ currently being deliberated in Congress in order to a_ract compeRtors and other foreign telcos to invest in the country; presently foreign companies are limited to only 40%. •  Signing of Memorandum Circular No. 07-­‐08-­‐2015 -­‐ NTC signed a new circular ordering telcos to have minimum data connecRon speed of 256 Kbps for broadband fixed line service – standard of InternaRonal TelecommunicaRons Union (ITU) -­‐ with these memorandum, telcos can be reported to DTI for false adverRsing if they did not meet the minimum speed TV WHITE SPACE (RURAL CONNECT) What exactly is ‘White Space’?
•  White space is defined as the unused frequencies allocated to broadcasRng services but that are lej unused in parRcular areas of the country. •  The white space frequencies vary by region, but lie in chunks of spectrum between 470MHz and 790MHz. BENEFITS OF TV WHITE SPACE •  TV white space is a smart choice for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) •  This breakthrough technology was nicknamed “Super Wi-­‐Fi” because of its superior range and its ability to penetrate obstacles, such as trees, buildings and rough terrain •  While Wi-­‐Fi has a relaRvely limited range, and can be blocked by walls and other obstacles, a network uRlizing TV white-­‐
space technology can cover a greater area than Wi-­‐Fi while requiring less equipment •  White space broadband can travel up to 10 kilometers Why are we looking at Telecom networks
important to Electrical System?
•  Power & Energy Monitoring (Transmission & DistribuRon Systems) •  Real Time Web Based Smart Meters for Household Power Usage •  Electrical System Monitoring •  Design Management •  Electrical/CommunicaRons/IT, etc. Design Transport •  PC Based Monitoring Networks