This presentation gives a general overview of the IBBT ICON project TERRAIN (Techno-economic research for future access infrastructure networks). More information about this project can be found on http://www.terrainproject.be/.

1. Techno-Economic Research for futuReAccess Infrastructure Networkswww.terrainproject.be

2. TERRAIN project scope The TERRAIN project investigates the rollout of optical fiber in the access network in cooperation with other utility networks as future-oriented solution. It focuses on optimizing the collaboration between all actors involved, analyzing all aspects from a techno-economic point of view, considering technical, social, economic and regulatory sub-problems. Project duration: October 2010 - September 2012 More information:www.terrainproject.be

3. Techno-Economic Research for futuRe Access Infrastructure Networks Project outline

4. Project structure WP2 WP6 WP7 User requirements & business opportunities Business modelling and public policy Physical access infrastructure Telecom access infrastructure In-building network Extended evaluation techniques Proof-of-concept, dissemination and recommendations WP1 WP5 WP4 WP3

6. Search for communal network rollout strategies

7. Development of network modeling and design tools

8. Proposing fair cost allocation schemes

10. Defining heuristics for cost-efficient network architectures

11. Proposing cost allocation schemes for installing new telecom access networks Telecom Access Infrastructure

14. Which market potential and user adoption can be reached, taking into account timing aspects?

16. Which cooperation and competition models are feasible?

17. Identifying potential involvement of municipalities and their return?

18. How does this all matches with current and future regulation?Business Modeling & Public Policy

20. Extending the currently used traditional investment evaluation methods with multi-actor analysis

21. Modeling competition (using game-theory) and strategic decisions (using real options techniques)Extended Economic Feasibility Analysis

23. White paper on technology and migration roadmap

24. White paper with recommendations and policy support for stimulating FttHProof-of-concept, Dissemination and Recommendations

25. Techno-Economic Research for futuRe Access Infrastructure Networks Partners

26. Research groups Partner overview Industrial partners www.terrainproject.be

27. Consortium Equipment vendors One of the leading manufactures of FTTx active equipment Global supplier of infrastructure components and systems including Fibre Optics Global supplier of wires, cables and wiring systems as well as a provider of related development services Leading telecommunications and information technology service provider in Germany Medium sized fiber to the home and office service provider in Almere, the Netherlands Telecom operators

28. ICT supplier for the cities and centers of social welfare of Antwerp and Ghent Provider of advanced GIS software solutions Software company providing an advanced dimensioning tool for fiber network optimization Delivers and distributes drinking water, cleans up the waste water and offers custom-made water for professional and industrial applications Consortium ICT suppliers Utility company

29. Consortium Local government City of Ghent, stimulating ICT and broadband initiatives Market development organisation with a mission to accelerate the availability of fibre-based broadband access networks Leading research institute, located in Sweden, with activities in communication, optics and electronics. FTTH Interest group Research institute

30. Consortium IBBT research groups Project lead and specialized in techno-economic research including network design, cost/benefit modelling and evaluation Analysis and proposal of future legislative measures and changes in current regulation Specialized in user studies including requirement analysis, adoption and digital divide research Value network analysis and market opportunity assessment, strategic ICT policy and regulation advice Physical network infrastructure modelling and equipment dimensioning

31. http://www.terrainproject.be/ info@terrainproject.be Jan Van Ooteghem (Project lead) Ghent University (IBCN) / IBBT E: jan.vanooteghem@intec.UGent.be T: +32 9 33 14 891 Nico Verplancke (Program manager) IBBT E: nico.verplancke@ibbt.be