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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
NATIONAL BROADBAND PLANS:
POLICIES, TECHNOLOGIES AND
REGULATION
The Honourable Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan
Minister of Public Administration
http://www.mpa.gov.tt
April 18, 2012
� Regional Context
� Overview of Trinidad & Tobago;
� T&T National Broadband context;
� Current Status of T&T ICT Sector;
� Legal and Regulatory Reform
� Draft National Broadband Plan
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
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THE IMPORTANCE OF
CONNECTIVITY
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
PRIORITIZING BROADBAND
� Connectivity (Broadband) increasingly viewed as a basic
public service, along with potable water, electricity, etc.
� Broadband is an economic game changer:
– “for every 10 per cent increase in broadband penetration
we can expect an average of 1.3 per cent additional
growth in national gross domestic product (GDP)”
� The World Bank
• The ITU has therefore prioritized connectivity:
� Connect the Unconnected by 2015
� Broadband Commission
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PPP-adjusted GDP per Capita, 2010 ($USD)
Growth of Real GDP per Capita (PPP-adjusted), CAGR , 2000-2010Note: Aruba not included in averageSource: EIU (2011), authors calculations
Prosperity PerformanceCaribbean Countries
Unweighted Average: 4.45%
Unweighted Average: $10,290
Caribbean countries
Other Latin American countries
Antigua & Barbuda
Aruba ($138,146)
Bahamas
Barbados ($64,730)
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican RepublicGrenada
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
St Kitts & Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincents & the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Belize
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Panama
Venezuela
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
ColombiaEcuador
Honduras
Mexico
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
$0
$5'000
$10'000
$15'000
$20'000
$25'000
$30'000
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12%
CONNECTING THE CARIBBEAN
� Many Caribbean States share a number of common
characteristics:
� Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
� Physically separated but committed to integration into
one Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
� This community of interest has led to the “Connect the
Caribbean” sub-set of the Connect the Americas
initiative.
� ICT is a critical tool to bridge Caribbean divides, unite
communities and deliver regional services
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OVERVIEW OF TRINIDAD &
TOBAGO
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO IS …
� A Small Island Developing State (SIDS);
� A Westminster-style Parliamentary Democracy:
� The President is Head of State;
� The Prime Minister is Head of Government, leading a
Cabinet, appointed from Members of Parliament;
� A Bicameral Parliament comprises a 41-seat House of
Representatives and 31 seat Senate;
� The Judiciary, headed by the Chief Justice, comprises the
High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeals;
� A member of, inter alia, CARICOM, the Commonwealth, the ACP
Group of countries, the OAS and the United Nations.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: QUICK FACTS
� Area: 5,128 km2 (1,980 miles2)
�Trinidad: area: 4828 km2 (1864 miles2)
�Tobago: area: 300 km2 (116 miles2)
� Population: 1.3 million (approximately)
�Trinidad: 1,250,000
�Tobago: 50,000
� Official language: English; First official foreign language: Spanish
� Major Religions: Roman Catholic 26%; Other Christian 26%; Hindu 22%; Muslim 6%
� Diverse Population:
Indian African Mixed Other Unspecified
40% 37.5% 20.5% 1.2% 0.2%
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ECONOMY
Leading Caribbean producer of oil and natural gas
�Heavily dependent on Energy Sector:
� Responsible for 40% GDP and 80% Exports
� Major downstream energy-sector:
�Methanol (#1 exporter from single site; #1 Exporter to USA)
�Ammonia (#1 Exporter from a single site; #1 Exporter to USA)
�Urea
�Iron and Steel
� Employs only 5% of the Labour Force
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ECONOMY
�Significant supplier of manufactured
goods (food and beverages; cement etc.) to
Caribbean region
� High priority placed on economic
diversification and sustainable
development
� ICT is one of the key sectors identified for
development
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BROADBAND:
THE T&T NATIONAL CONTEXT
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
FROM CARIBBEAN CONNECTIVITY…
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Fixed Network Coverage
Columbus Cable Network in TrinidadColumbus Cable Network in Trinidad
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Wireless Broadband Coverage
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
� ICT is integral to T&T’s National Development Strategy:
� Key Sector for economic growth & diversification
� Critical tool to improve national competitiveness
� Cross-cutting enabler for sustainable development
� ICT specific developmental “Pillars”
� Connecting Trinidad & Tobago and Building the New
Economy
� More diversified and Knowledge-Based Economy
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NATIONAL CONNECTIVITY AGENDA (2003)
� Objectives of T&T’s National Connectivity Agenda:
� To provide all citizens with Internet access;
� To focus on the development of children, and adult
skills to ensure a suitable solution and a vibrant future;
� Promote citizen trust, access and interaction through
good governance;
� Maximize the potential within all citizens, and
accelerate innovation, to develop a knowledge based
society.
NATIONAL ICT STRATEGY (2003)
fastforward
� Launched at same time as WSIS Phase I
� Focused on Connectivity.
� Objectives:
– Liberalization of the Telecommunications Sector;
– Connectivity to homes and citizens;
– Connectivity to business houses;
– Connectivity of Government Agencies
– Connectivity schools and libraries;
– ICT Skills Development
– Development of an ICT Industry.
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Number of Operators in the Market
Network Category Service Provided Operational
Concessionaires
International Telecommunications Facilities only 1
Facilities and/ or
Services
8
Mobile Telecommunications Mobile Voice and
Internet services
2
Fixed Telecommunications Fixed Telephony 2
Fixed Internet 7
Subscription TV (Pay TV) 9
Free to Air Radio Broadcasting 37
Free to Air Television Broadcasting 9
Fixed Voice Penetration
25.1 23.6 24.1 23.2 22.3 22.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fixed Line Penetration Rate by Population
Fixed Line Penetration Rate by Population
77.4
71.5 73.370.1
67.5 67.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fixed Line Penetration Rate by Household
Fixed Line Penetration Rate by Household
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Mobile Voice Penetration
28.0
40.6
71.6
117.0 115.9
138.0 141.1 143.8138.6
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Mobile Penetration Rate
Mobile Penetration Rate
Subscription TV Penetration
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
27.030.1
38.340.7
44.047.5
52.3 52.1
54.73
Subscription TV Penetration per 100 households
Subscription TV Penetration per 100 households
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
7.28.0
10.210.8
11.612.5
13.7 13.614.25
Subscription TV Penetration per 100 individuals
Subscription TV Penetration per 100 individuals
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Fixed Internet Penetration
6.38.7
11.1 13.0 15
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fixed Internet Penetration Rate per 100 of population
Fixed Internet Penetration Rate per 100 of population
4.9
21.4
40.1
46.6
53.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Household Fixed Internet Penetration
Household Fixed Internet Penetration
Broadband Penetration
36
45
52
-
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009 2010 2011
Broadband Internet Household Penetration
Broadband Internet Household Penetration
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BROADBAND AND
THE NATIONAL ICT PLAN 2012-2016
� Launched a Consultative Process for
the development of the National
ICT Plan:
� Focused on creating opportunities
for people and business and
improving the quality of life.
THE NATIONALBROADBAND STRATEGY
� Draft Broadband Strategy prepared by the
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad &
Tobago (TATT) (2011)
� Several Ministries collaborating on ensuring
alignment of national broadband agenda with
National ICT Plan
� World Bank engaged to advise Government on
Broadband
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BROADBAND DEMAND:
A FEW CONSIDERATIONS
� Broadband - A key enabler for Innovation
� Shifting from connectivity to uptake
� local digital content;
� software development;
� New opportunities for creative industries (entertainment,
music, film, etc.)
� Open Data Initiative
� e-Commerce:
� Allow for affordable e-Commerce Platforms while
� Ensuring Information Security and Privacy
� Promoting MSME development
National ICT Agenda
ttconnect hotline
Data Centre
Foundation Service Infrastructure
e-BirthCertificate
TTBizLink / SEW
e-TaxAdmin
Vehicle/Drivers’
e-Licensing
Finance /e-Procurement
e-Education e-???e-Health / HIMS
e-BusinessRegistratio
n
Service Oriented Platform Middleware
E-Services & Sectoral Transformation
PopulationRegistry
BusinessRegistry
LandRegistry
Authentication (single sign-on) (Unique Identifier)
e-Payment / e-Forms / e-Transactions
Data Centre
GoRTT Communications Network (GovNeTT)
Unified Portal FrameworkUnified Portal Platform
Immigration/e-Passport
Info
rma
tio
n S
ecu
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(Se
curi
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on
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ls,
Aw
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ss &
Au
dit
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Enablers / Support Services
Monitoring & Evaluation
Change / Adoption
Management
Policy & Legislation
Governance
Marketing & Awareness
Capacity Building
Business Process
Re-engineering
Connectivity
Uptake & Usage
Innovation
T&T e-Government Framework
30
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BROADBAND AND LEGISLATIVE AND
REGULATORY REFORM:
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
Reform
Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks
� Objectives:
� Discourage destructive competitive behaviour
� Encourage investment, innovation, and consumer confidence;
� Shift from Licensing and ex-post reactionary regulation to Market
Supportive mix of frameworks that support innovation in service
delivery
� Expected Outcomes:
� Build-out of Capital Intensive Infrastructure nationwide;
� Improved Quality of Service (Global Standards);
� Expanded range of service offerings
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ISSUES
�Convergence.
�Effective and Efficient spectrum management
�Full Competition (encouraging new entrants to the
market);
�Open Access: Interconnection and shared facilities
�Number portability
�Consumer Protection (Quality of Service: Dispute
Resolution; establishment of more stringent administrative
penalties for non-compliance; etc.)
�Universality:
Work in Progress
�Legislative Framework:
�Short term: Amendments to
ecourage investment.
�Medium Term: Complete
review and revamp aligned to
new policy agenda.
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Work in Progress
• Regulatory Frameworks:
• Interconnection
• Access to Facilities
• Spectrum management
• Numbering Plan
• Pricing
• Accounts separation
• Information Requirements for Providers
• Quality of Service
• Universality
e-LEGISLATIVE REFORM
Legislation Status
e-Transactions ActAssented to 2011; partially proclaimed 2012
Data Protection ActAssented to 2011; partially proclaimed 2012
Audit and Exchequer ActAmendments being drafted
e-Payments LegislationIn preparation
Cyber-Security LegislationUnder development as part of the national
Cyber-Security Agenda
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO:
DRAFT NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Ministry of Public Administration
T&T Conceptual Network Topography
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� Draft Broadband Plan under consideration
� Proposed Targets
� By 2014: minimum of 5 Mbps to all citizens.
� By 2016: minimum of 10 Mbps to all citizens.
� By 2020: minimum of 100 Mbps to all citizens.
� Targeted capacities already available on wired networks.
BROADBAND TARGETS
BROADBAND CONSIDERATIONS
� Objective: 100% Broadband coverage in T&T
� Public Private Partnership (PPP) :� approach preferred involving public and private funds
both foreign and private.
� 3 separate PPP Projects:1. Submarine cable landing station (both International and
Tobago) including carrier hotel;
2. Open Access Backbone Network (wholesale broadband
provider)
3. Access Networks
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BROADBAND CONSIDERATIONS
� Solutions (incentives and
regulations) to encourage cross-
sector infrastructure sharing
�In the Pipeline:�Working with existing providers to
establish a National IXP
�Possible introduction of a third mobile
provider to bring advanced technology
to market (e.g. 4G Technology)
UNIVERSALITY
� Universal Service Fund to be managed by
the independent Regulator (trend in the
region)
� Currently: Surplus funds from TATT
� Finalization of the Universality
Framework
� Governance Framework .
� Providers to fund USF:� Contribution to USF will be from 0.5-1.5% of gross
revenue
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UNIVERSALITY
�Priority uses :
1.Connecting unserved and underserved
areas
2.Connecting community access centers
3.Providing access for special needs
groups, including the differently abled
and young entrepreneurs
No. Proposed InitiativesProposed Timeframe for
Implementation
1
Establishment of a broadband backbone network for core, sub-tended core and inter-island transmission capacity.
Short Term: within in next 1 – 3 years.
2Exploration of new submarine cable system, a second landing point and carrier hotel.
Medium to Long Term: next 3 – 7 years.
3 Broadband satellite service capacity.Short Term: within in next 1 – 3 years.
DRAFT BROADBAND PLAN 1/2
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No. Proposed InitiativesProposed Timeframe for
Implementation
4
Development of an incentive regime:
•Incentive regime based on level of investment
•Waiver of spectrum and licence fees
•Removal of duty on smart/handheld devices
Incentives for development of mobile applications
Almost immediately
5
• Investment encouraged in three areas:
• External connectivity
• Domestic connectivity
• Last mile
Short Term: within 1 – 3 years
DRAFT BROADBAND PLAN 2/2
CONCLUSION:
THE WAY FORWARD
For T&T and other Caribbean SIDS:
–ICT is a CSF for sustainable development
–Broadband is a CSF for ICT uptake
ICT (and Broadband) rollout in the Caribbean:– Collaborative approach by Government; Private Sector and
Civil Society
T&T and the Caribbean therefore places a high
priority on creating the necessary enabling
environment to encourage:�ICT Infrastructure development
�Attracting Investment (Domestic and Foreign)
�Foster ICT uptake and Innovation