C-COR calls for change: Can't continue this way
2009-06-03
C-COR supports Telecommunications Regulatory Reform in Australia
Under Section 61A of the Telecommunications Act 1997 (C’th,) the Minister is required to review the operational separation regime before 1 July 2009.
"It's a great democratic opportunity to table and open up the debate" says Dermot Cox who authored the submission. "How do we want to leverage the fantastic core capabilities of cable (aka HFC) networks to deliver carrier-grade video intensive services for households and especially small and medium business who - sadly - have been overlooked by the politics so far" he asks. Ofcom in the UK recognise cable as a next generation access architecture and the presence of cable broadband which is stimulating investments by laggard telco operators.
“Should the proposed NBN Corporation leverage existing, in situ, broadband access networks specifically the hybrid fibre coaxial network(s) to ensure the cost effective and affordable delivery of superfast broadband services?”
The C-COR Broadband submission to the Discussion Paper on Regulatory Reform for 21st Century Broadband highlighted and challenged several broadband myths and the efficacy of competing broadband technologies. Simple undeniable facts include
- Cable broadband reaches 7-million Australians
Australia has 3 cable broadband operators that already deliver robust high-performance broadband outcomes to about 30% of Australia’s population.
- Cost effective service delivery
Experienced overseas cable broadband operators like Virgin Media, Comcast and Times Warner, just to name a few, enjoy a significant cost advantage compared to other fixed technology platforms according to credible, independent analysts.
- Cable supports competitive wholesale open access
The current cable broadband networks can deliver competitive wholesale open access services using industry standards-based internet protocol technology. And by extension, the infrastructures could be modernised to support virtual operator, or white-label, services for independent retail service providers.
A complimentary copy of the submission is available from the Australian Government website. For further information look at http://www.dbcde.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/115389/C-COR_Broadband.pdf
About C-COR Broadband
An independent provider of integrated broadband carrier-grade products, Network Provisioning tools for IP networks and accessories from best-of-breed vendors. With a deep understanding of cable broadband (aka HFC) networks, C-COR Broadband is leading the dialogue on next generation Fibre-to-the-Premise Cable technology.
As the NBN develops, new network architectures will be needed to cost effectively deliver the vastly improved services available in an FTTP network architecture.
C-COR Broadband is engaging with Cable Operators on network architecture options based on FTTP Cable technology, a cost effective, future proof solution for providing medium to long term growth in existing markets and for opening up new business opportunities by delivering superior triple play services to existing and new subscribers.
FTTP Cable represents a transitional approach to meet emerging market needs whilst maintaining core IT investments in customer care and billing and operational support systems. FTTP Cable supports contemporary triple-play services with a future Gigabit Ethernet PON services overlay.