• QUESTION 26/2: Migration from existing networks to next-generation networks for developing countries: technical, regulatoryand policy aspects
    • Table of Contents
    • 1 Migration to NGN
      • 1.1 Why is There a Need for Migration?
        • 1.1.1 General Motivation for Migration
        • 1.1.2 Operator's View on Migration
        • 1.1.3 Technical View on Migration
        • 1.1.4 Architectural Considerations
      • 1.2 NGN as a Migration Path
        • 1.2.1 Features of NGN
        • 1.2.2 Basic Reference Model for NGN Architecture
        • 1.2.3 Benefits from NGN Architecture
        • 1.2.4 Enhancements to IMS for NGN Applications
        • 1.2.5 NGN Physical Architecture
      • 1.3 Ways for Migration to NGN
        • 1.3.1 Considerations for Migration to NGN
        • 1.3.2 Generic Migration Procedure
        • 1.3.3 Generic Way for Migration
        • 1.3.4 NGN Technology for Support Migration
      • 1.4 Migration Scenarios
        • 1.4.1 Overlay Scenario
        • 1.4.2 Infrastructure Replacement Scenario
        • 1.4.3 Mixed Scenario
    • 2 Technology Developments for NGN Migration
      • 2.1 Service Aspects
      • 2.2 Access Transport Technology
      • 2.3 Terminal Device Development
      • 2.4 Telecom Network Development
      • 2.5 Numbering and Routing Aspects
        • 2.5.1 Numbering and Naming
        • 2.5.2 Routing
    • 3 Regulatory Challenges Raised by NGN Migration
      • 3.1 High Level Regulatory Considerations
      • 3.2 Next Generation Access Networks
      • 3.3 Market Definition
      • 3.4 Quality of Service
      • 3.5 Interconnection
        • 3.5.1 Interconnection Architecture
        • 3.5.2 Interfaces
        • 3.5.3 Points of Interconnection
        • 3.5.4 Interconnection Charges
        • 3.5.5 Economic Impact of Interconnection Arrangement
      • 3.6 Legislative Framework for NGN
    • 4 Reviews from NGN Deployment
      • 4.1 Objectives for NGN Deployment
      • 4.2 Learning from Prior Experiences
        • 4.2.1 Improve Infrastructure
        • 4.2.2 Enhancing Society
    • 5 Case Studies
      • 5.1 Case studies on LLU and Fiber Investment
      • 5.2 Case Studies on NGN Deployments
    • 6 Methods for the Promising Technologies and Status of NGN Deployments
      • 6.1 Methods for Determining Most Promising Technologies for NGN Construction
      • 6.2 Status of NGN Deployments
    • Annexes
      • Annex 1: Trends in Telecommunications
      • Annex 2: Tariff Considerations for Data Services including NGN
      • Annex 3: NGN Functional Architecture/Security
      • Annex 4: Quality of Service in NGN
      • Annex 5: NGN Management
      • Annex 6: NGN Testing
      • Annex 7: Examples of Migration Scenarios
      • Annex 8: NGN Issues
      • Annex 9: ITU NGN standards