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

BoR (11) 06b
There is no centralised data base in France. In the current market 4 analysis, France
Télécom has not been mandated to establish a geographical database which would be
directly available to alternative operators. Actually, France Télécom has developed such a
geographical system, based on Arcview, but database collection is far from being
completed.
When asked by an alternative operator, France Télécom provides the best information it has
(raster map, vectorial map…) on the area needed. Then, once the alternative operator has
done all the studies needed for its future roll-out in France Télécom‟s ducts, France
Télécom gathers all the data and saves it in its geographical system. This data is then
available for any other operator. France Télécom takes also part in this process for its own
roll-out. In August 2008, a law has been adopted by the Parliament, which mandates any
operator to give geographical data on its network to local authorities on their demand, free
of charge. Works are still under doing so as to specify the aspects of such demands.
ARCEP has just published a guide to local authorities to help them to formulate their
demands.
Mid 2011, all operators will be supposed to be able to give vectorial data on their networks.
France Télécom does not seem to be able to respect this planning.
- Who established/runs this database: the NRA or another institution, possibly in cooperation
with the NRA?
- Which data are collected in this database?
- Does the information collected cover just telcos or also non-telcos?
- How is the information being provided, on a voluntary basis or based on obligations?
Specify the legal grounds for any obligations.
- What are the legal requirements that must be met to be entitled to get access to this
database? Who in your country is entitled to access this database, only operators or
also administrative units?
- Are there different levels of accessible information e.g. depending on the type of the
entity requesting access to the database?
- How are business secrets dealt with?
- If relevant, elaborate on practical experiences in your country with such databases. Did
this tool contribute to a more efficient provision of broadband services, in particular in
“white” areas? Did any practical problems occur when establishing/running the
database? (Note: this information may be helpful for other NRAs when setting up
similar databases)
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