@article{3038142,
    title = "Techno-economic evaluation of narrowband and broadband access network alternatives and evolution scenario assessment",
    author = "Olsen, B.T. and Zaganiaris, A. and Stordahl, K. and Ims, L.Aa. and Myhre, D. and Øverli, T. and Tahkokorpi, M. and Welling, I. and Drieskens, M. and Kraushaar, J. and Mononen, J. and Lähteenoja, M. and Markatos, S. and De Bortoli, M. and Ferrero, U. and Ravera, M. and Balzaretti, S. and Fleuren, F. and Gieschen, N. and De Oliveira Duarte, M. and De Castro, E.",
    journal = "IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications",
    year = "1996",
    volume = "14",
    number = "6",
    pages = "1184-1202",
    publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)",
    issn = "0733-8716, 1558-0008",
    doi = "10.1109/49.508288",
    keywords = "Broadband networks;  Computer networks;  Economics;  Engineering research;  Fiber optic networks;  Information services;  Information technology;  Marketing;  Optical communication;  Radio communication;  Telecommunication services;  Voice/data communication systems, Broadband access network;  Broadband passive optical networks;  Copper layout;  Hybrid fiber coax networks;  Internet;  Narrowband networks;  Public network operators;  Techno economic evaluation;  Video on demand, Telecommunication networks",
    abstract = "The paper presents the main results obtained within the Research in Advanced Communications in Europe (RACE) project: 2087 TITAN (Tool for Introduction Scenarios and Techno-Economic Evaluation of The Access Network) regarding minimum-risk introductory routes for new narrowband and broadband services in the residential and small business market. The project developed a methodology and a tool for technoeconomic evaluation of advanced narrowband and broadband telecommunications networks and services. Results from four extensive access network studies are presented. For the narrowband services, optical access and radio in the local loop have been assessed and compared to conventional copper layout in a greenfield environment. Access network upgrade strategies for emerging new broadband services have been evaluated in three studies, with technological options ranging from enhanced copper to hybrid-fiber-coax (HFC) and broadband passive optical networks. An extensive study on different broadband access network upgrade alternatives for public network operators (PNO's) were carried out, taking into account the diversity of conditions met today by European countries. In another study, the effect of competition in the access network was modeled assuming two main operators sharing the market. Broadband upgrade alternatives were evaluated for a new cable operator, competing with the dominant public network operator. In addition, video-on-demand (VoD) and Internet access upgrades have been analyzed. The paper demonstrates the viability of techno-economic studies for the access network, including in-depth analysis of the time-dependence of component cost, tariffs, service-penetrations and market shares. This work intends to support establishing guidelines for strategic decisions regarding the development of the access network alternatives of different operators."
}