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

BoR (11) 06b
� Please describe the different points of access available (e.g. at the broadband PoP, MDF)
and the layers (layer 2, 3 )
Both IP and ATM level bit stream access is applicable, there are 12 operators offering IP
level BSA service, but ATM level BSA has not been preferred by any operator, even
though pertaining prices, terms and conditions have been approved by ICTA.
� Is quality differentiation possible and how is it implemented? Please mention the relevant
quality parameters and state whether guaranteed bandwidth is available.
Retail operators are dependent on the incumbent‟s tariff packages offered at wholesale
level, but the operators are able to differentiate the quality of service to the extent the
nature of BSA allows.
� Is multi-cast technology available for alternative operators (e.g. as part of the regulated
product)?
Yes, incumbent operator provides the single stream of information of several subscribers
to the alternative operators at SSG (Service Selection Gateway).
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.
A geographic differentiation is not applied in regulatory measures with regard to BSA.
4 Migration issues
� Is there a migration path envisaged from current to next generation access products?
There is no migration path envisaged from current to next generation access products in
Turkey. Therefore, it is no longer possible for us to give any explanation in response to the
questions listed below.
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