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Explore the challenges and opportunities in harnessing wireless broadband through spectrum availability and efficiency. Learn about Vietnam's market dynamics, digital dividend, and technology trends shaping the future of mobile broadband deployment. Gain valuable insights on spectrum management strategies for maximizing economic benefits and fostering healthy competition.
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ITU Asia-Pacific Regional Development Forum Session 1: Harnessing Digital Opportunity through Broadband 29 April 2013 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Doan Quang HOAN hoandq@rfd.gov.vn Director General Authority of Radio Frequency Management of S.R. of Viet Nam
Agenda • Objective: Spectrum availability and efficiency for wireless broadband and digital dividend • Challenges • Comments
Mobile market growth Mobile subs. growth Mobile traffic growth Exponential growth Opened 3G market when 2G was approaching saturation Vietnam’s contribution to ITU-R 5D model
ChallengesSocial factors Commuting • Highly competitive markets • ARPU: VN < $5; Japan ~ $58.46; Korea ~ $34.20; • GDP below average • Low demand on devices (smart phones, services); • Lack of local contents • E-banking, E-business,… are still not widely used. • Lack of modern transportation • User’s behavior is adapting gradually Basic phones are used significantly
Spectrum availability DD after 2020 Sweet Band
Spectrum availability In used band • Refarming2G’s bands for wireless broadband; • 2.3 & 2.6 GHz bands are ready for future use; • Digital dividend band will be allocated for • mobile broadband. Ready band
Technology Trend HSPA / LTE GSM • Comments • HSPA is the leading technology in the next 5 years • LTE will reach 10% penetration after 2016 Source: Ericsson
Comments on Spectrum Management • Deploy new service when mass-market has been established: • Cost-effective; • Wide range of handset for end-users; • Avoid first adopter’s pitfalls.
Comments on Spectrum Management • Market forecast is crucial for successful mobile broadband deployment: • Mobile traffic growth; • Spectrum demand; • Time to open spectrum band(s). • Number of operators should be managed carefully to: • To foster healthy competition; • To growth market.
Comment on Spectrum Management • Social factors should be considered seriously: • User behavior; • ARPU vs. GNI. • Global/regional bands plan harmonization: • Economic of scale; • Competition to reduce price; • Greatest economic benefit. Source: Wireless Intelligence (GSMA), 2013