移动网络共享研究 -Informa.pdfVIP

insight WCIS World Cellular Information Service Network Sharing: A Capital-light Business Model Highlights l In developed markets, it is largely the high cost of rolling out 3G networks into rural areas that has brought network sharing onto the agenda, while in emerging markets operators are looking to keep down the cost of expanding networks into very low-ARPU areas. l According to infrastructure vendors, the sharing of active network elements can result in cost savings of 20-30% for operators. This can consist of either just sharing a common RAN or sharing a complete network (ie both the RAN and the core). l Operators are either collaborating from the initial rollout of a network or they are sharing only certain geographical areas (typically those with a low population density). The decision to establish an independent company that is solely responsible for the network has been a key success factor of Tele2’s and TeliaSonera’s collaboration in Sweden, according to the operators. l The launch of commercial UMTS900 and UMTS850 equipment has arguably reduced the need for network sharing in markets with large geographical areas, such as Australia. l Although infrastructure sharing will help operators cut costs, they may find it limits their ability to dictate network layout and the pace of investment in capacity upgrades – indeed, the operators in Australia are now making enormous investments in their own