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 100 Copper Fibre Average 50 0 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.