Modeling of next generation network deployment in developing countries

The development of next-generation networks (NGN) is a growing trend in the global telecommunications sector. Although the technological requirements are known, NGNs target a new generation of users, sources for revenue, and regulation. Telecom firms in developing countries are encountering new challenges in managing NGN deployment and often seek to draw upon experiences from developed countries. However, the differences in technological needs, market profitability, and legislative framework are remarkable, and the mapping of those experiences is not always possible. In this paper, the authors analyze the main differences between developed and developing countries to define an appropriate approach for developing countries. Also, examples of NGN introduction in developing countries are analyzed and discussed from the viewpoint of speeds, investments, and revenue opportunities. Based on the analyses discussed in this paper, an analytical framework for a national model to plan and deploy NGNs in emerging economies is proposed, with the focus of facilitating developing countriesʹ paths towards implementing an NGN. The roles of government and public-private partnerships are emphasized.