BoR (11) 06b BEREC report NGA Country Cases - IRG

Below, some additional questions on bitstream:
BoR (11) 06b
� Please describe the different points of access available (e.g. at the broadband PoP, MDF)
and the layers (layer 2, 3 )
Local level – access on MSAN point or DSLAM as an equivalent device.
Regional level – transmission access to BRAS (broadband remote access server).
National level - access in administrated networks through IP/MPLS.
� Is quality differentiation possible and how is it implemented? Please mention the relevant
quality parameters and state whether guaranteed bandwidth is available.
� Is multi-cast technology available for alternative operators (e.g. as part of the regulated
product)?
Yes, as a part of non-discrimination obligation Telekom Slovenije will have to provide such
forms of bit-stream access as enable operators to provide all the services that can be
supplied to residents and/or business users through such assess in equal quality in relation
to services supplied in the retail market by itself or through subsidiary undertakings or
partner undertakings (e.g. IP telephone (VoIP), IP television (IPTV), Video on Demand
(VoD), virtual private network (VPN MPLS) and other services). These services should be
provided in a similar manner in relation to services Telekom Slovenije provides to itself or
its subsidiary undertakings or partner undertakings, if necessary it should also allow
installation of the alternative operator‟s equipment.
More specific questions regarding bitstream resulting from the Commission’s Draft NGA
Recommendation:
� Did your NRA apply exceptions (e.g., in certain geographic areas) from imposing
wholesale bitstream access on SMP providers? If so, elaborate on the reasoning of that
decision. The Draft NGA Recommendation foresees in Art. 37 the possibility of removing a
bitstream access obligation if access to the fibre loop, in a given geographic area, results
in effective competition.
No, no exceptions since market 5 is a national geographic market with no remedy
differentiation.
4 Migration issues
� Is there a migration path envisaged from current to next generation access products?
What does it look like? To what extent is the NRA involved in setting up the migration
path?
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