The future of TV is on fibre
Martin Sharrock Head of Network Technology
09 September 2019 First Half
My Rugby Network
Second Half
New Zealand’s Rugby Network
After Match Analysis
Rugby World Cup – Special Event
2 09 September 2019 The New Normal
23 Connected ‘things’ 18 + 14 Wireless ‘things’ - 1 x Chorus ONT - 4 x Phone - 3 x WiFi hotspot - 2 x iPad - 2 x TV - 2 x temperature sensor - 2 x VTV - 1 x heat pump - 1 x Apple TV - 1 x desktop computer - 1 x Xbox One - 2 x Chromebook - 1 x Desktop PC - 1 x MacBook - 1 x Cinema amplifier - 1 x printer - 1 x Philips lighting controller - 1 x Kindle - 4 x network switch - 1 x Kobo - 3 x security camera - 1 x smart scales - 1 x NVR - 1 x Skoda car - 1 x Cloud controller and - 1 x RGW/Security gateway - 14 x friend/family phones
Screenshots from Ubiquiti Unifi Application 3 09 September 2019 Our love of streaming video uses a whole lot of data
• On average we use 270GB of data in our homes each month, more if you’re on fibre
• Annual network traffic growth is 40 percent year on year
• More than 70 percent of broadband customers now take up unlimited plans
• Typically HD uses 3GBs per hour, while 4K will use up to 7GBs an hour and more
09 September 2019 The New Normal
Last week = 235GB
One month is generally ~1TB of data
700GB is generally on Wires 300GB is generally on WiFi
This seems a lot, but:
- We watch mainly HD, not 4K UHD - We are not big TV binge watchers
Screenshots from Ubiquiti Unifi Application 5 09 September 2019 2nd Half
New Zealand’s TV Network
09 September 2019 Unlimited data and streaming are the norm
> Growing catalogue and quality of streaming content is Monthly average data usage driving broadband uptake and usage higher per connection on our network ▪ 2degrees bundle with Amazon Prime 356 ▪ Stuff launched news and content portal: play stuff 350 341 ▪ Sky TV focused on streaming services: Sky Sport Now 300 276 ▪ new standalone Vodafone TV device to enable online content 265 ▪ Spark Sport showing English Premier League, Rugby World 250 Data Cup usage • Rugby World Cup expected to promote uptake of smart 200 (GB) 188 TV’s and introduce traditional TV viewers to streaming
150 • Chorus network capacity increased ~50% in FY19
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Copper Fibre Average 50
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Jun-15 Jun-16 Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19
Mar-15 Mar-16 Mar-17 Mar-18 Mar-19
Dec-14 Dec-15 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18
Sep-15 Sep-16 Sep-17 Sep-18
7 09 September 2019 77% increase in network traffic at peak time since June 2017
Fixed line network delivering consistent performance at peak time
Average peak time throughput on Download speed: Chorus network Copper line vs fixed wireless 2.000 45 41.8 40.9 26% drop in 40 performance at Tbps Mbps 35 peak time 30 24.3 25 1.000 20 18 15 9.3 9.1 10 5 0 0.000 VDSL ADSL Fixed Wireless 24-7 Peak time
Source: Commerce Commission, June 2019 Peak time = busiest daily 15 minute period
8 09 September 2019 Online TV works best at speed Streaming video is “bursty” and needs a fast connection for best performance
Single Netflix 4K Stream Two Netflix 4K Streams with fast forward/rewind events
9 09 September 2019 Online TV with teenagers in the other room
Each new Fortnite season, usually available at 8pm NZ time, requires the gamer to download a massive file
It takes less than 10 minutes to download on a Gigabit fibre plan, even when people are also streaming
Two Netflix 4K Streams and Fortnite download
10 09 September 2019 • Everywhere
The New • Fast Normal for New Zealand • Unlimited
• Uncongested
09 September 2019 After Match Analysis
Rugby World Cup Special Event
09 September 2019 Why is RWC Rugby World Cup Special for us?
13 09 September 2019 Why is Rugby World Cup special for us?
14 09 September 2019 Why is RWC special for us?
• Spark and your Retail Service Provider know you need a good home network for a great experience
• Chorus, Spark and all the Retail Service Providers know the NZ network must perform really well
• Spark and the Retail Service Providers know they need efficient video content delivery
09 September 2019 The next one will be much more special
16 09 September 2019 • If it plugs in, plug it in
• Get WiFi Mesh Take Home Tips
• Get Unlimited
• Go Fast(er)
09 September 2019 The future of TV is on fibre
Martin Sharrock Head of Network Technology
09 September 2019