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eCorridors Program
Goal Level the playing field for disadvantaged
communities in access to the most advanced next generation communications and internet services
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Why is it Needed?
The enabling technologies for this critical infrastructure are designed to maximize distribution of information and economies of scope in new economy production
current and next generation internet protocol advanced optical systems high bandwidth wireless communications
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Why are such powerful technologies with their economy driving effects not widely deployed?
The disruptive technologies are well understood by the established communications industry to threaten - at best, their profitability - at worst, their existence.
IResearch and Development
IVCommodity
IILarge ScalePrototype
IIICommercialization
NSFnet/VERnet
Internet
IP
BroadbandSwitching
Wireless
Next Gen IP
Fiber to Home
DmWDMNext Generation Internet
A New IndustryA New Competitive Space
1990’s
DoD R&D,Universities,
&Private Sector
Private:Low Risk, high/early ROI
&Public:High Risk, low/delayed ROI
Figure 1: The Opportunity
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eCorridors Program
The Opportunity: The dominant information and communications companies in 20 years will have emerged out of regions that have had a competitive advantage in access to leading edge network infrastructure.
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eCorridors Program
Objectives: Stage 1 Program Will Attack the Fundamental Obstacles and
Barriers to Entry for Access to Low Cost, Essential Advanced Network Services
Access to Next Generation Internet Gateways Inter-community Next Generation Optical Links Inter-regional Optical Backbone Links to Tier 1
Network Access Points
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eCorridors Program
Platform: Stage 1 Program Private sector driven: Non-profit? Catalyst: Private sector based development of
Inter-regional and Inter-community Infrastructure Only
Engage Only Counties/Cities Where Key Players Invite and Support
Open Access at Cost to Any Community Internet, Information or Application Provider
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Political Premise
The Program must avoid the established telecommunications market structure, market rules, and market labels
Technical: optical ethernet over fiber, not switching technologies or Sonet
Services: next generation internet, not cable TV or telephone services
Labels: next generation ISP’s, not ILEC’s or CLEC’s
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Strategies
Strategy #1 Leverage leading edge technology with the
potential to dramatically alter the cost of next generation network access
(1) Latest Generation Fiber Optics (2) Coarse/Dense Mode Wave Division Multiplexing
VT/CIT NIH vBNS USDA AbileneOCx OCx OCx OCx
Traditional Approach
Fixed bandwidth, daisy chained
Next Generation Internet ExchangeBio-Tech Research NetworkCommercial Services Bundle Network
T/CIT NIH vBNS USDA Abilene
New Approach Using WDM or DMWDM
Channels multiply bandwidthAdd flexibility; security
Traditional Alternative: e58 Corridor?
Community Access Nodes
North South Fiber Route Interconnect Points
Research Node / Carrier Hotel
CableLanding
Multi-Use Fiber
Access Research Networks
E-58 Economic Development
Commercial Lease / IRU
Requirements for Advanced Communications Infrastructure Development• Fiber along route 58 east to west with access nodes to north-south fiber.• Ease permitting, right of way, regulatory obstacles.• Public-private partnership.• Must leverage community infrastructure projects.• Potential to develop carrier hotel and cable landing sites.
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Strategies
Strategy #2 Inter-community Next Generation Optical Links
High Reliability– Design goal of no intermediate active elements
– High redundancy via ring and mesh topologies
– Variable deployment techniques in redundant paths
– Fast recovery plans and pre-positioned materials for interrupted paths
High Performance Cheap, Cheap, Cheap
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Strategies
Strategy #2 Inter-community Next Generation Optical Links
High Reliability High Performance
– High capacity fiber for maximum aggregate throughput
– High performance fiber for maximum distance transmission
– High performance interconnect components for inter-regional configurations
Cheap, Cheap, Cheap
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Strategies
Strategy #2 Inter-community Next Generation Optical Links
High Reliability High Performance Cheap, Cheap, Cheap:
– Technology
– Right-of-Ways
– Labor
– Materials Procurement Strategies
– Capital
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Strategies
Strategy #2 Inter-community Next Generation Optical
Links Cheap, Cheap, Cheap:
– Right-of-Ways• Path of Least Resistance
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Strategies Right-of-Way Candidates
Established utility lines Including power lines, pipelines (water, gas) Drain systems
Railroads, abandoned rail lines Waterways (e. g. Cxxx technology) Public lands, trails Roads under control of counties/cities
Secondary roads, light duty roads
Right-of-way strategy: local commitment req’t
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Strategies
Strategy #3: Light the fiber: Access to Next Generation Internet
Gateways Open Access Gigabit Ethernet Gateway in
Each Participating Community Array of Peering Agreements with Commodity
and Next Generation Internet Providers at Tier 1 Network Access Points
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Strategies
Strategy #4 Inter-regional Optical Backbone Links to
Tier 1 Network Access Points Support economically feasible projects that
result in strategic access points Designed externality of inter-community
infrastructure
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Potential Funding Sources
Federal, State & Private Grants Loan Programs State & Local Programs Cost Recoveries IRU’s: Condominium model
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Incubator
Strategies (Stage 2 Program) Create 2d Independent Entity: An
Incubator “Club” to Encourage New For-profit Businesses
Exploit Alternative Local Access Technologies, Next Generation Applications, & New Business Process Models
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Incubator
Non-profit/For-profit/LLP Intra-community, next generation applications &
new business process model focus Participant Investors: 1st option on “spin-outs” &
“spin-offs” Incentives to attract intellectual capital &
innovations
Wires, Radio Waves
Electronic Network Equipment
Internet Protocols
Web Browsers, Spreadsheets, E-mail Clients
Computer Desktop
PHYSICAL
DATA LINK
NETWORK
TRANSPORT
SESSION
PRESENTATION
APPLICATION
Critical Elements: The Next Generation Network
“Middleware”
HDTV over IP
ISO
Open S
ystems C
omm
unication Model
MSAP Model
ASP SiteVideo Archive
Business Replication Model
Hot Site
Community Portal eLearning
Mobile IP
IP Emergency Response e911
VA.edu SWAT Apprenticeship
Directory Enabled Personal Network
Data Warehouse eMall & eGov
IP Version 6
Immediate Deployment Infrastructure Model
End-to-End Apps Support
Condominium Model
Web Portal Quick Deployment Generator
Gigabit Ethernet
Business Practices
Practitioner Training: Security Certification
Next Generation Wireless
IP@Optical Layer; DWDM; “wavelength” multiplexing;
Conduit System Poles Existing Pipelines and others
Virtual Private Networks
Technology EducationPeople
“Long Haul” Fiber Community & “First Mile” Infrastructure; FTTH
Environment
Standards Based Directory Services
Max. leverage: passive optical,all optical, NG IP Private Networks
MSAP Service Model Description
* ASP – Application Service Provider * ISP – Internet Service Provider
MSAP
VirginiaLink
Broadband ASP*
Internet2 / NGI
Broadband ASP*
Commercial ISP*
Corp Campus / Office Park
Health Care Facility
Commercial / Industrial Site
Multifamily Residential
Community Broadband Network
Home Home Home Business
Home BusinessHome Home
Local ILEC or CLEC