Superfast Business - Preview Event CDS Slides 2013

Connecting Devon and Somerset

Connecting Devon and SomersetAgenda

• Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Programme Objectives

• Approach & Technology

• Deployment Phasing

• How you can help

• Q & A

Connecting Devon and SomersetOur Programme

• 6% of all premises in Devon and Somerset receive less than 2Mbps*• Current average speeds are 9Mbps in Devon and 8Mbps in

Somerset – much less in rural areas*• If left to private sector alone, some 360,000 premises including

26,000 businesses with a combined turnover of £9 billion have no certainty of receiving improved or superfast broadband in the next three year period.

The Case for Action:

*based on Ofcom and CDS Demand Registration Survey data


• 965,000 premises in total*

• 360,000 not in commercial deployment area*

• 6% of total premises below 2Mbps*

*from CDS Call-Off ITT Part 2


Investment:

How much?

Why Invest?

• £21m - Local Authority (Devon, Somerset and B&NES)• £32m - Central Government• £41m - BT• Business/community engagement - funded by CDS with support from BT

• Greatest step change to support economic growth• Lack of adequate broadband cited as greatest barrier to growth for

businesses in Devon and Somerset - 81% of businesses require faster broadband*• 91% residents state they need improved connections*

* Based on responses to CDS’ Demand Registration Survey


Programme Objectives:

• To deliver superfast broadband for all by 2020

• Drive economic growth across Devon & Somerset

• Support our communities and businesses

• Support the delivery of public sector services


Programme Impacts:

• Increased productivity – Estimated additional £750m in GVA by 2020

• Expect at least 50% take up of standard and superfast services in intervention area, with an additional 25% in commercial areas

• £2m cost saving to public purse as part of public sector transformation


What are we delivering:

• 91% of premises covered by Superfast broadband – this programme and commercial rollout

• 100% coverage of at least 2Mbps broadband for all premises

Both by end of December 2016

Connecting Devon and SomersetSupporting Objectives

• A world class broadband infrastructure for Devon and Somerset with the capacity, capability and scale to offer extensive coverage and services

• A sustainable and future proof fibre based broadband network which is open to all service and communications providers

• The deployment of fibre as far as possible. Increasing the delivery of high-speed fibre broadband to around 91 per cent of premises in Devon and Somerset by the end of 2016.

• A minimum of 2Mbps will be available for 100% of premises within the intervention area in Devon and Somerset.


Approach and TechnologyBT Approach

• Fibre first, wherever possible to provide fibre broadband infrastructure for as many premises as possible• Typical provision order

• Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC)• FTTC using network rearrangement• Fibre to the Premise (FTTP)

• Following fibre broadband deployment, implement alternative solutions for the final few based on:• Having achieved the maximum fibre coverage possible,

addressing those premises that are still sub 2Mbps• Meeting the Council’s minimum basic 2Mbps objective• Using the best available in-fill technologies


Approach and TechnologyBT Approach


Approach and TechnologyIt Looks Like This…


Approach and TechnologyDeploying the network

• Implement the Head-end essential to connect Devon and Somerset to the national fibre infrastructure. In total 36 new Head-ends are planned to be implemented across both counties.

• Implement Fibre Spines which connect local areas to the nearest Head-end. There will be additional backhaul built with new strategic Fibre Spines to link exchanges and local spines to every cabinet.

• Fibre to the Cabinet connects premises using existing copper lines by installing a fibre cabinet on the Fibre Spine and connecting to the existing cabinet – over 1500 additional structures in new locations across the area.

• Fibre to the Premise fibre connects a premise directly to the spine network, independent of the copper network.


Approach and TechnologyChallenges

• Existence/condition of existing infrastructure, particularly ducts• Costs and timings vary according to the type and quantity of

infrastructure required• Power requirements for cabinets - existing street cabinets don’t

require power, fibre street cabinets do and in rural areas this is more likely to be overhead• Power requirements for Head-ends• Broadband performance reflects proximity to existing cabinets• Road closures more likely in rural areas as roads tend to be narrower• Securing wayleaves e.g. for FTTP in multi-dwelling units

50mtrs Existing PCP Location

Planning Rules:• PCP & DSLAM <50mtrs apart

(exceptionally 100mtrs) – Broadband performance issue

• Sited to allow cost effective access to power supply

• Not in a flood plain area• Positioned outside restricted areas (e.g.

areas of outstanding natural beauty) where possible

• Access to footpaths, drives, fire exits etc. not blocked by open doors

• Avoid private land if possible• Avoid close proximity of road junctions,

zebra crossings, road signs, etc.• Avoid household issues such as visibility

from main window, stepping stone across boundaries, etc.

• Plinth not positioned over UG services, tree roots, etc.

• 100mm clearance behind unit• Required spacing to other street

furniture


Approach and TechnologyCabinet Positioning


Approach and TechnologyCoordinated Highways Planning

• Co-ordinated engagement for Highways planning• Plan efficient Highways work, e.g. to avoid digging the same

road up twice •Minimise traffic impact• Balance the requirements of the environment with

delivering the programmes objectives• Assess planning requirements e.g. 1500 proposed new

structure locations to identify and resolve potential issues early

Connecting Devon and SomersetDeployment Phasing

• Contract signed 29 January 2013• Eleven implementation phases with implementation

completing late 2016• 6 – 9 months average to survey, design and plan per phase.

The survey and planning process has started.• 3 – 9 months average deployment per phase. First cabs

forecast to be deployed and first services available to businesses & residents by year end 2013.

NB. dates are subject to survey

Connecting Devon and SomersetHow You Can Help

•Communications

•Get Up To Speed


Communications:

• It’s a great news story…

• …but a very long one!

• What do I get and when?

• Your help:- Understand the comms challenge- Help underline the messages


Get Up To Speed (demand stimulation):

• Campaigns for:⁻ Businesses and communities (local awareness events, skills, 1:1

diagnostic, intensive mentoring, ICT skills workshops, digital champions / ambassadors)

⁻ Region-wide and shadowing deployment plan ⁻ Achievements to date – 897 businesses assisted & 931 residents

assisted • Your help:

⁻ To promote the campaigns⁻ Business and community champions