Research Article

Infrastructure Sharing as an Opportunity to Promote Competition in Local Access Networks

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Scenarios description.

ScenarioDescription

9 and 10 UpgradeUpgrade of DSL to FTTH(PON) in both regions. This scenario analyses the incumbent player that has an existing DSL network and aims evolve to FTTH(PON).
11 and 12 New entrantNew entrant deploy FTTH(PON) in both regions. BB access fiber deployment strategy used is the infrastructure deployment (Fiber deployment deeper in the AN).
17 and 18 UpgradeThis scenario analyzes the incumbent player that has an existing UMTS network and wants to deploy its own LTE network. Many operators already have 2G/3G networks with BS, which means that an important part of the investments have been carried out.
19 and 20 New entrantNew entrant with LTE license in both regions.