A Case Study of Taiwan Private Mobile Operators on Backhaul Solutions Analysis

• Main Authors: Chung-chi Yu, 游仲淇
• Other Authors: none
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/83w44m

碩士 === 國立臺灣科技大學 === 工業管理系 === 102 === ABSTRACT With the rapid advancement in technology, coupled with the strong infrastructure investment by telecommunications service providers and the well laid-out telecommunications policies set by the governmental authority, the general public mobile users’ appetite for mobile internet access speed and quality is ever increasing. The biggest challenge for mobile operators today is to strike a balance between 3 key important business objectives – One, fulfilling the demands of their customers for better telecommunication services and quality; Two, managing the costs of investment, in attaining such goals, within a sustainable level; and Three, at the same time, continue to expand their market share and penetration. This research report analyzes one key aspects of the business objective in managing the costs of infrastructure investments and keeping it within a sustainable level. The report mainly focuses on one of the major cost items of telecommunication infrastructure investments – the backhaul communications network. It analyses the technology involved, pros and cons associated with each technological investment options, and in parallel, taking into context of the current and future market developments in Taiwan when considering various investment decisions. By studying and categorizing the backhaul solutions into several research areas including “Self-built Network”, “FTTX”, “LLU”, DOCSIS”, “Microwave” and “Femtocell”, this research report provides an anlaysis of each solution option from the perspective of government regulations; investment costs; operational complexity; any additional value add that the solution option brings; and the realistic time factor to consider when implementing each option. This report also presents a comprehensive analysis of each investment options by keeping the following factors in perspective – existing infrastructure; developments between network operators and major asset owners (e.g. building landlords); investment climate; resource conditions; and various business development strategies in Taiwan. This report is suitable for executives of mobile network operators in using it as an investment research reference, when considering and deciding which backhaul communication network solution is best suited to meet their business needs; and ultimately utilizing such investments to deliver better mobile communication services and quality to their consumers.