Antoine van der Sijs

Strict Consultancy

June 20. 2019

14.00 PM

MVNE creates an operator independent

platform for PPDR

MVNE creates an operator independent platform for PPDR

June 20. 2019

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In the presentation of Strict Consultancy a unique concept is presented that matches the requirements of most PPDR organizations in the world. The concept is based on the MVNE model known as Mobile Virtual Network Enabler in the mass mobile services world. With the MVNE model the needs of specific user groups in the PPDR world can be realized via different MVNO’s. The MVNE platform will be custom created as an operator independent technology solution with a maximum level of control on security and performance.

Introduction

Antoine van der SijsPrincipal Consultant

A driven bridge builder finds his challenges in bringing together communications technology and mission critical needs. An enthusiastic, creative approach combined with a passion for telecommunications and the air transport industry are the ingredients for his way of working.

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Content• The future of Mission Critical Communications• It’s about knowing what is possible and making the best choices

• In five parts:1. Mobile Network Evolution

2. Mission Critical Communications

3. Narrowband Lessons Learned

4. Hybrid Solution

5. Operator independent MVNE platform

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1. Mobile Network Evolution

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Source: Qualcomm

Largest technology platform in history

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Volume growth of devices, traffic, apps..

Consumers and Professional / Business

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Connected devices and traffic worldwide

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Source: TNO: Facilitering missie-kritisch mobiel breedband voor het OOV, 2017

Growth Data usage in Mb/month

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Public Safety example: Data usage Dutch police

120-140% growth per year

MNO core revenue model = Mass Market + Verticals

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What comes after 4G?

• Mass market is focused on Consumer and Business• Worldwide standardisation

• Mobile broadband is the way to go 4G -> 5G• Driven by Public Mobile Network Operators and Vendors• Large and healthy eco system, covering Networks, Devices and Apps

• Mission Critical functionalities are being included

Public Safety is a niche market compared to the business and consumer market

Less than 0.5%

Wrap-up: Mobile Network Evolution

2. Mission Critical Communications

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Evolution Mission Critical Communications

• Definition Mission Critical

• Historically Public Safety demand• Voice

• Push to Talk

• Group calls

Solved by narrow band

• New public safety demand

• Data applications

• Video applications

Solved at the moment by best effort public 4G

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Functionality Bandwidth TETRA4G Current

status

Emergency call Low

Voice PTT, Group call Low

Status & availability messaging Low

Automatic Vehicle & Person Location Low

Health monitoring (sensors, ECG) Medium

Mobile video (dashcam, bodycam) High

License plate tracking Medium

Emergency Centre Communication Medium

Mobile office (Internet, Email, Word, Excel, …) High

Facial recognition analysis High

Information databases (maps, drawings) High

Not possible Possible Preferred

Standardisation Development - MCX

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Rel-14

Rel-15

Rel-13

Device-to-device

communications (D2D)

Proximity Services(ProSe)

Group Communications Enablers (GCSE)

Device-to-device Communications continued

Group Based Enhancements (GROUPE)

Extended Proximity Services (ProSe-Ext)

Isolated E-UTRAN Operation (IOPS)

Mission Critical Push-To-Talk (MCPTT)General

enhancements

Stage 1 Freeze date

Rel-16

First5G release

Second5G release

Stage 1 Freeze date

Rel12

MBMS enhancements

MCX features: MC Video

MC Data

QCI levels 65..70

3GPP roadmap largely driven by Mobile operators

and Vendors

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Narrowband remains essential until 4G MCX is field proven

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Wrap-up: Mission Critical Communications• Present situation Narrowband

• Private Mobile Radio (PMR), dedicated private network solution

• Vast majority of the Public Safety market

• Future situation 4G Broadband• Mission Critical part of 4G eco system

• Integrated part of Public or Private network solution

• Few countries decided yet for 4G broadband

• Reality today:• Reliance on PMR

• 4G MCX not yet proven in the field

3. Narrowband Lessons Learned

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Narrowband solutions

Voice Reliable Field provenLimited data Trusted MC Eco system

Analogue

technology

Legacy LMR TETRA PDT

Marine TETRAPOL MPT1327

Airband APCO P25 DMR variants

Digital technology

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Source: TCCA

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Public Safety networks in Europe

Wrap-up: Narrowband Lessons Learned

• TETRA / PMR is still the preferred choice for today• TETRA / PMR also has its limitations

• Issues of vendor lock-in• Desired addition / shift to Broadband

Need for open and flexible solutions and services. Avoid pitfalls of vendor lock-in

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4. Hybrid solutions

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Current situation and challenges

Challenges

• Continued need for Mission Critical PMR

• 4G technology upgrade to Mission Critical

• Cost of nationwide private networks

• Cost to make public MNO networks Mission Critical grade

• Coverage of rural areas (forest, mountains) by public MNO

• Guaranteed capacity

• Guaranteed access

• Availability and cost of suitablefrequency spectrum

Current situation

• PMR and 4G (from public MNO) used in parallel

• PMR is Mission Critical

• Current 4G is Best Effort

• No integrated services

• No integrated service management

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Public Safety applicationsFunctionality Bandwidth TETRA

4G Current

status

Emergency call Low

Voice PTT, Group call Low

Status & availability messaging Low

Automatic Vehicle & Person Location Low

Health monitoring (sensors, ECG) Medium

Mobile video (dashcam, bodycam) High

License plate tracking Medium

Emergency Centre Communication Medium

Mobile office (Internet, Email, Word, Excel, …) High

Facial recognition analysis High

Information databases (maps, drawings) High

Not possible Possible Preferred

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From Mission Critical TETRA to 4G/5G Traffic

Start PPDR MCPTT /

MCX

Continuing TETRAVoice

Start LTE PPDR data

Remaining limited TETRA

last resort

2018 2020 2025 20xx

Trusted MCPTT /

MCX

Need for Interoperability

Tetra traffic

LTE Data traffic

LTE Voice traffic

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From Mission Critical TETRA to 4G/5G Traffic

Start PPDR MCPTT /

MCX

Continuing TETRAVoice

Start LTE PPDR data

Remaining limited TETRA

last resort

2018 2020 2025 20xx

Trusted MCPTT /

MCX

Need for Interoperability

Tetra traffic

LTE Data traffic

Hybrid Tetra - LTE

TETRA - LTE migration period

e.g. for national coverage issues

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Wrap-up: Hybrid Networks• Best of both worlds

• Enables seamless migration from PMR to integrated Mission Critical 4G/5G solution

• Full service flexibility

• Integrated service management

• Same security

• Based on open standards

• Future proof

• Economic benefit by using LTE Radio Network of Commercial MNO’s

• Dependency on network of one MNO

• Disturbance of mass mobile market

Hybrid solutions offer best of both worldsat affordable operating cost

5. Operator Independent MVNE Platform

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DefinitionsFrom the “Virtual Network” domain

• MVNO: Mobile Virtual Network Operator

• MVNE: Mobile Virtual Network Enabler

Secure and critical

• S-MVNO: Secure Mobile Virtual Network Operator

• S-MVNE: Secure Mobile Virtual Network Enabler

• MNO: Mobile Network Operator

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The generic MVNE model

Connectivity

Common platform and

services

Operational / User control

MVNO 1

MVNO 2

MVNO 3

MVNO X

MVNO Y

MNVE

Country XMNO

1MNO

2MNO

X

Country 2 Country 3Country 1

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

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The generic MVNE model: Providers

Connectivity

Common platform and

services

Operational / User control

MVNO 1

MVNO 2

MVNO 3

MVNO X

MVNO Y

MNVE

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

Country 2 Country 3

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

Country 1 Country X

Country X

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The generic MVNE model: MNO’s

Connectivity

Common platform and

services

Operational / User control

MVNO 1

MVNO 2

MVNO 3

MVNO X

MVNO Y

MNVE

Country 2 Country 3Country 1

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

Country X

The generic MVNE model: MVNO’s

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Connectivity

Common platform and

services

Operational / User control

MVNO 1

MVNO 2

MVNO 3

MVNO X

MVNO Y

MNVE

Country 2 Country 3Country 1

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

MNO 1

MNO 2

MNO X

MVNO 1

MVNO 2

MVNO 3

MVNO X

MVNO Y

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From MVNE mass- to PPDR niche market

• MC Broadband Scenarios• High level comparison financials

• Example• Advantages

PPDR apps/services

Core Network

Radio Access Network

PPDR Radio Spectrum

PPDR Private

PPDR apps/services

PPDR Core Network

MNO Radio Access

Network

PPDR MVNO

MNO Radio Spectrum

Fallb

ack

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PPDR apps/services

MNO Core Network

MNO Radio Access

Network

MNO Radio Spectrum

PPDR MNO

MNO-3

MNO Radio Spectrum

MNO-2 5Gg Slice

MNO Radio Spectrum

Police apps/services

S-MVNE Hybrid Platform

MNO-1 RAN

Other Networks, e.gpLTE, TETRA

Radio Spectrum

National security

apps/services

Other Governmental apps/services

PPDR MVNO / MVNE

MNO Radio Spectrum

S8MORAN/MOCN

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MC Mobile Broadband Scenarios

MC Mobile Broadband Scenarios Financials

Source: http://www.radioresourcemag.com/Features/FeaturesDetails/FID/857#.W2m2DT9hqOM.mailto

The four cost models by Analysys Mason

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Based on Nordic market

MoD

Independent S-MVNE Hybrid Platform

Nationalsecurity

Police

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Independent MVNE Platform: Example Country X

CurrentPPDR TETRA

Narrowband voice

network

OthersPrivate LTE

PublicSatellite,

PMR,Network XYZ

MNO’s in surrounding

countries

Firebrigade Airports HarborsAmbulanceOther

governmental services

• MVNE SIMs (HSS, secure processes)• Access / QCI management• Logging• Recording

• Data storage• Common applications

(GIS, etc)

MNO 1 MNO 2 MNO 3

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MNO’s 4G Coverage Example The Netherlands

Wrap-up: Independent MVNE Platform• Single services and connectivity view• Coverage by using all national MNO’s possible• Fit for purpose for each user group (by separate MVNO’s) • Full control of security (eg by encryption mechanisms end to end across 4G

and TETRA• Integrated support of 4G, TETRA, and other radio technologies for voice, data,

video• Seamless migration path, broadband in support of narrowband, or as full

replacement• High availability and resilience due to multiple access networks• Control based on Priority, QoS and access control over 4G and TETRA• Fully based on open standards, avoiding vendor lock in• Cost effective

Independent platform ensureshigh availability, security and flexibility

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Tetra Private 4G /5G

TetrapolMNO’s

3G/4G/5GDMR

National Mobile Networks International Mobile Networks

MNO’s Country A 3G/4G/5G

SatelliteMNO’s Country

B 3G/4G/5G

SUMMUMLTE-Core

RohillTeamlink

RohillTetraNode

SUMMUM SM2VNE platform

Subscriber & Device

Management

Secure Data Storage

ApplicationsService

Operations Control

Service Orchestration

Police MVNONational Security MVNO

Other Governmental

MVNO

Other Governmental

MVNO

SUMMUM Architecture

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The MVNE concept for PPDR in real on the CCW 2019, see Stand G10

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Questions?

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Antoine van der Sijs

Principal Consultant

Strict Consultancy ● unit Mission Critical

A.van.der.Sijs@strict.nl, +31 627085938 ●

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