Development of a National Broadband Strategy Project Phase 2 report Prepared by Setics SA ICT Consultants (Pty) Ltd Progressus Corporation For Botswana Telecommunications Authority 27 February 2012 PROGRESSUS CORPORATION SETICS ICT CONSULTANTS (PTY) LTD 17 avenue Marcel Proust. 7, rue Biscornet Unit 1, Plot 20651, Sekotlo Rd, 75016 Paris -.France 75012 Paris Block 3 Industrial, Gaborone.P. O. Tel: + 331 45 25 53 12 France Box 1735, Mogoditshane, Fax: + 331 45 27 31 19 Tel: +33 1 45 89 74 93 Botswana. E-mail: Fax: +33 1 44 68 93 63 Tel: +267 393 6298, olivier.jacquinot@progressus- E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +267 3180581 corp.com E-mail: [email protected] , Development of a National Broadband Strategy Project – Phase 2 Report TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1 2 Summary of relevant findings from Phase 1 4 2.1 Infrastructure footprint extension ........................................................................ 4 2.1.1 International Access ......................................................................................... 4 2.1.2 National backbone ........................................................................................... 4 2.1.3 Backhauling...................................................................................................... 4 2.1.4 Mobile coverage ............................................................................................... 5 2.1.5 Satellite ............................................................................................................ 6 2.2 Price structure..................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Services .............................................................................................................. 7 3 Quick Wins 8 3.1 ADSL offers ........................................................................................................ 8 3.1.1 Increase available bandwidth on ADSL ............................................................ 8 3.1.2 Enable quality of service differentiation ............................................................ 8 3.2 Wholesale catalogue .......................................................................................... 9 3.2.1 Wholesale Leased Lines Offers ....................................................................... 9 3.2.2 Wholesale Ethernet transport Offer ................................................................ 10 3.2.3 ADSL .............................................................................................................. 10 3.2.4 Wholesale Infrastructure sharing .................................................................... 11 3.3 Pricing structure ................................................................................................ 12 3.3.1 National bandwidth prices .............................................................................. 12 3.3.2 Wholesale ADSL Price Structure ................................................................... 12 3.4 The case for BPC as a telecommunications operator ....................................... 13 3.4.1 Option 1: Grant BPC a Licence ...................................................................... 13 3.4.2 Option 2: Allow BPC lease its excess fibre to BoFiNet ................................... 14 3.5 Accelerate the implementation of e-Government .............................................. 14 3.6 Audit Nteletsa II and Kitsong centres and other access centres ....................... 15 3.7 Develop a programme for training on use of ICTs ............................................ 15 3.8 Coordination for coherent action ....................................................................... 16 3.9 Set-up the universal service fund...................................................................... 16 3.10 BTC splitting: Define the scope and roles of each entities ................................ 17 3.11 Content and Applications: Dedicate a budget and initiate discussions ............. 17 4 Network strategy 19 4.1 Objectives ......................................................................................................... 19 4.1.1 Definition of goals ........................................................................................... 19 Phase 2 Report V2.docx Page i Development of a National Broadband Strategy Project – Phase 2 Report 4.1.2 4G networks ................................................................................................... 19 4.1.3 xDSL networks ............................................................................................... 20 4.1.4 Other technologies ......................................................................................... 20 4.2 Network strategy ............................................................................................... 20 4.2.1 Methodology principles .................................................................................. 20 4.2.2 Usage statistics .............................................................................................. 22 4.2.3 Wireless network modelling ........................................................................... 27 4.2.4 DSL network modelling .................................................................................. 33 4.2.5 Retail Pricing .................................................................................................. 34 4.2.6 Economic analysis ......................................................................................... 35 5 Usage strategy 41 5.1 Development, funding and access to on-line content ....................................... 41 5.1.1 The on-line content value chain ..................................................................... 41 5.1.2 Identification of key development areas ......................................................... 44 5.1.3 Priorities for Botswana ................................................................................... 47 5.1.4 Actions required and funding.......................................................................... 48 5.2 Legal and Regulatory Tools .............................................................................. 50 5.2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 50 5.2.2 E-Commerce and Digital Signatures .............................................................. 51 5.2.3 Protection of Personal Data ........................................................................... 54 5.2.4 Cyber Crimes ................................................................................................. 56 5.2.5 Security of Systems and Networks ................................................................. 57 5.2.6 Protection of Online Consumers .................................................................... 58 5.2.7 A Review of the Botswana Legal Framework ................................................. 59 5.2.8 Conclusion ..................................................................................................... 63 6 An outline of the Draft National Broadband strategy 64 6.1 Mobile Broadband Licensing ............................................................................ 64 6.1.1 Options for Mobile Broadband Licensing in Clusters 4, 5 and 6 ..................... 64 6.1.2 Options for rolling out mobile broadband infrastructure in Clusters 1, 2 and 365 6.2 Fixed Wireless Access Infrastructure by ISPs .................................................. 69 6.2.1 Options for encouraging ISPs to rollout services in rural areas ...................... 70 6.3 xDSL Infrastructure ........................................................................................... 71 6.4 Satellite access ................................................................................................. 72 6.5 Policy Objectives .............................................................................................. 72 6.5.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 72 6.5.2 Policy Objectives ............................................................................................ 73 6.6 Funding mechanisms ........................................................................................ 74 6.7 Implementation methodology ............................................................................ 76 7 Appendix 77 7.1 Geotypes clustering .......................................................................................... 77 7.2 Wireless network model .................................................................................... 81 7.2.1 Identification of access base station ............................................................... 81 Phase 2 Report V2.docx Page ii Development of a National Broadband Strategy Project – Phase 2 Report 7.2.2 Example of LTE coverage areas .................................................................... 82 7.2.3 Examples of LTE backhaul networks ............................................................. 85 7.3 Market Model .................................................................................................... 86 7.3.1 International benchmarks for mobile data traffic............................................. 86 7.3.2 Evolution of prices of mobile data in Botswana .............................................. 92 7.3.3 Detailed results of the market