Objetivo The objective is the evaluation of different introduction scenarios for fibre in the loop (FITL), using an EXCEL4-based techno-economic tool, a methodology for service demand assessment and a comprehensive cost database. The project focuses on the residential and small business user market segments, and the study period begins in 1995. Emphasis is given to the customer access connection which is the most cost sensitive part of the whole network and the most closely related to service demand. Various system alternatives are examined and introductory and evolution scenarios are assessed, taking into account the existing infrastructure.The objective of the research was the evaluation of different introduction scenarios for fibre in the loop (FITL) matra Ericsson Telecomm using a personal computer (PC) based technoeconomic tool, a methodology for service demand assessment and a comprehensive cost database. The project focussed on residential and small business user market segments.Key issues in the research include:economic evaluation of alternative network architectures;possible upgrade scenarios using emerging technologies;the benefits of phased introduction versus full provision;study of the economics of different network growth options;capital cost and operational cost evaluation;demand analysis taking into account the European regulatory and competitive environment;applications to specific geographical areas.The research has resulted in:the development of a PC based tool for technoeconomic analysis of the access network configuration;prospective demand analysis for residential and small professional users;the establishment of a common database and technoeconomic assessment procedure;calculation of life cycle cost and overall system budget;evaluation and comparison of the selected introductory strategies and upgrading scenarios;the application of methodology developed in the project to specific geographical areas.Technical Approach TITAN is dedicated to the development of a PC-based tool for techno-economic analysis, and a demand forecast for the access network between I and V interfaces, focusing on the residential and small business user. Emphasis is given to customer access systems which are the most cost sensitive part of the whole network and the part most closely related to service demand. Various system alternatives are examined and introductory / evolution scenarios assessed. The current activities are: - Validation of the TITAN tool on emerging field trials in Europe and extensive application of the tool to different network implementations.- Improvement of the cost database by implementing more specific OAM procedures.- Further upgrading of the tool to allow the study of new architectures and geometries (like bus and ring structures)- Evaluation of evolution scenarios based on existing networks and emerging fibre/radio/copper access technologies- Comparison of scenarios and strategies for introducing the fibre in the loop e.g. starting with business applications or from FITL for residential customers.- Improvement of the demand forecast by studying external effects like organisations paying for residential customers to use applications, impact of terminal equipment costs vs service provider costs etc.- Co-operation with other RACE and EURESCOM projects Demand and tariff estimates permit consideration of the revenues for the Telecommunications Operator from the various services provided. This leads to an overall system budget in terms of cash balance over the study period. Some access technologies have been studied, and further emerging technologies will be investigated. Key Issues - Economic evaluation of alternative network architectures.- Possible upgrade scenarios, using emerging technologies.- Benefits of phased introduction versus full provision. Study of economics of different network growth options.- Capital cost and operational cost evaluation.- Demand analysis taking into account the European regulatory and competitive environment.- Application to specific geographical areas. Expected Impact This tool will enable the comparison of introductory scenarios for fibre in the access network. Telecom operators, service providers and equipment and systems manufacturers will use it to make strategic decisions. Ámbito científico natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdatabasessocial scienceseconomics and businesseconomicsnatural scienceschemical sciencesorganic chemistryheterocyclic compoundsnatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometryengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunications Programa(s) FP3-RACE 2 - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the field of communication technologies, 1990-1994 Tema(s) Data not available Convocatoria de propuestas Data not available Régimen de financiación Data not available Coordinador CNET France Télécom Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 2 route de Tregastel 22301 Lannion Francia Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Participantes (17) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo Analysys Ltd Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 8-9 Jesus Lane CB5 8BA Cambridge Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Centro Studi e Laboratori Telecomunicazioni SpA (CSELT) Italia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección VIA REISS ROMOLI 274 10148 TORINO Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Centro Studi e Laboratori Telecomunicazioni SpA (CSELT) Italia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Via Guglielmo Reiss Romoli 274 10148 Torino Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Deutsche Bundespost Telekom (DBP) Alemania Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Am Kavalleriesand 3 64295 Darmstadt Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos KONINGLKE PTT NEDERLAND NV,PTT RESEARCH Países Bajos Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección ST PAULUSSTRAAT 4 2264 XZ LEIDSCHENDAM Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos MET COMMUTATION Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 19 AVENUE CARNOT 91348 MASSY Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos NOKIA CORPORATION Finlandia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 2101 ESPOO Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos NOKIA CORPORATION Finlandia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección P.O. BOX 156 2101 ESPOO Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos NOKIA RESEARCH CENTER Finlandia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección HEIKKILÄNTIE 7 211 HELSINKI Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos NORWEGIAN TELECOM RESEARCH Noruega Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 2007 KJELLER Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos NORWEGIAN TELECOM RESEARCH Noruega Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 2007 KJELLER Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos RAYNET NV Bélgica Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección DIESTSE STEENWEG 692 3010 KESSEL-LO Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos SOCIETE ANONYME DE TELECOMMUNICATIONS (SAT) Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 11 RUE WATT 75626 PARIS Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos TELECOM FINLAND Finlandia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 511 HELSINKI Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos TELEFONICA España Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección BEATRIZ DE BOBADILLA ,3 28040 MADRID Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO Portugal Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección CAMPUS UNIVERSITARIO 3800 AVEIRO Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS Grecia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección TYPA ILLISSIA 15771 ATHENS Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos
