Hybrid networks, TETRA and LTE – where is the user value?

Mika Laitinen Head of Tetra Portfolio ManagementAirbus Defence and Space

Kari JunttilaSenior Research OfficerRDI - Emergency Services College

1st June 2016

Public Safety wants the same capabilities that we have on our smartphones

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... and mission-critical coverage and availabilityand security ...

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... and to continue mission-critical

push-to-talk communication ...

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Drivers for Mission-critical Broadband

Delivering user value Day 1

Mobilizing existing apps with new devices

Data as an enabler for new services

Capturing User Value

• Critical communication data competed by supportive and supplementary data is a crucial combination

• When old and new technology are used parallel, benefits of both technologies can be utilized.

• We can utilize best possibilities of modern technology and still communicate with legacy systems.

• Cost awareness => using taxpayers money

TETRA/TETRAPOL will offer mission critical voice for years to come

Mobile Broadband complements, more data, apps and new devices

Choosing the right mixture between commercial and dedicated broadband

Hybrid Networks User Benefits

• Utilization of existing legacy systems for their whole life cycle

• Bringing new technology to complete old technology.

• We will get more option for implementation of PPDR services

• It is cost efficient solution

• Best features of legacy systems can be utilized until the new technology is at the same level (and mature enough)

• There can be areas where new technology can not be utilized at the same time- Eg. remote areas => prioritization

Capex,Impex20-30%

Personnel10-15%Transmission

15-20%

Radio sites25-35%

Typical TETRA network Cost Elements

Adding MVNO Services

• The major additional cost is MNO charges• Tens of euros per subscriber per month

• The additional cost per subscriber is

comparable to the cost of an additional

TETRA subscriber

• Own core network ensures control for

• Subscribers

• QoS

Going to Dedicated Broadband

• With Capex business model,

a major investment

• Spectrum

• Radio sites

• Transmission network

What are the foreseeable direct & indirect costs to introduce hybrid network services?

Direct costs to introduce hybrid network services?

• Integration of legacy & new systems

• Development of new technology

Indirect costs to introduce hybrid network services?

• Indirect cost structure remain same but due new technologies e.g. more sites for new networks technologies increase cost

Possibilities to decrease costs due COTS devices/apps and mass market price erosion

The user case for hybrid solutions

• PPDR users have similar needs for communication in operative situations, but because they have different operative models, they also have divergent needs

• Police - mobile office

• Fire & Rescue - instant response, situational awareness

• EMS=Emergency Medical Service - instant response, critical communication between hospital and EMS unit

• Critical infrastructure services (Energy, Transport & Telecom etc.) - joint operations, availability of services

What level of interoperability is required.

• Interoperability is defined by the incident - all PPDR end users exchange information (voice & Data)

=> needed information has to be exchanged in order to manage the situation.

• Most important is that all services for PPDR critical communication are available in all circumstances

Success Factors for Introducing Broadband

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Working for end-user value

Build on top of existing operational models.

Assess the service continuity and integration needs

TETRA Services to Smart Devices

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Providing TETRA services in smart devices

Minimal changes to legacy network

No changes to control rooms