Presented By: Aditya Ranjan Jena

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Introduction What is current generation network Why Next Generation networks required What is NGN NGN Architecture NGN Advantages & Services Conclusion

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PSTN was designed to carry voice. Demand for data communication developed Rather than replacing PSTN, operators built new network for data communication. As network technology continued to develop, no. of network multiplied gradually. As a result, today many operators have typically 5 to 10 different platforms (ATM, IP, Frame Relay, ISDN, PSTN, X.25 etc). The problem with this multi network approach is that it has created a web of complexities resulting in management complexity, operational inefficiencies, smaller economies of scales, maintenance issues.

A Next Generation Network (NGN) is a packetbased network able to provide various Telecommunication Services to users. NGN is the frame work where operator will have a common transport network based on IP for providing all kind of telecommunication services.

Local Exchanges Level-I & II TAX Switches SDH/DWDM Network Level-I & II TAX Switches Local Exchanges, GSM & CDMA

Customers

Customers

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Level-I TAXs at 21 locations (LDCAs) Level-II TAXs at 301 locations (LDCAs). Total No. of LDCCs 322 Tandem / Transit Switches at Big Cities / SDCC locations (2325 locations) Total No. of SDCCs 2647 Switches based on the principle of Circuit Switching

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Having MSCs, BSCs, BTSs etc. Packet core network consisting of SGSN and GGSN The connectivity with the PSTN only at Level-I TAX

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Having NIB nodes at circle/SSA/SDCA level Connectivity at local exchange level

DRIVERS FOR NGN

Changing Telecoms Trends

Fixed line usage is reducing dramatically for classical services Mobile use is increasing steadily even though penetration is already high. Broadband Internet deployment shows a rapid growth trend. As per a statistical result IP traffic increases 10 fold every year while voice traffic is relatively flat.
Mobile Fixed Broadband

Problems of Existing network

Slow to develop new features and capabilities. Expensive upgrades and operating expenses. Large power and cooling requirements. Limited migration strategy to new tech.

What Operators want?

More and more customers to increase their revenue. Fast deployment of new services for more revenue. Reduced cost of the network or infrastructure.

What Vendors want?

More customers (operators) to increase their revenue. Reduced cost of the network. New products

What customer wants?

New services at less cost. Value for his money. Bundled services from one operator Personlisation of the services Freedom/Mobility. Simplicity.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY A CUSTOMER WANTS

BILLS

ONE BILL

In other words CONVERGENCE is the need of the hour.

This requirement of Convergence and fast deployment of new services gives birth to NGN or NEXT GENERATION NETWORKS

Next Generation Networks

Present Day Networks Next Generation Networks (NGN)

Internet
Workstation

Workstation

Gateways Wireless Telephone System

Integrated Services Over IP

Evolving towards IP Communications

NGN Concept
Customer
OSS OSS OSS OSS OSS Mobile NB Voice WAN Private Data Internet Video

Customer OSS

MPLS Core
Services Edge Multi-service Aggregation Deep Access

Today Each service has its own network

Migrate

New Service Network Seamless service linkage

Multiplied operational costs No service interaction

All services over any access Unified management structure

Each network managed separately

One network for any service

Multiple customer profiles

Single customer profile

NGN :Definition (As per ITU)

NGN is a packet based network which is able to provide multimedia telecom services and able to make use of multiple broadband, QoS enabled transport technologies in which service related functions are independent from underlying transport related technologies.

NGN :Definition (As per ETSI)

NGN is a concept for defining and deploying networks, which due to their formal separation into different layers and planes and use of open interfaces, offers service providers and operators a platform which can evolve in a step-by-step manner to create, deploy and manage innovative services.

NGN: Definition
NGN is a collection of technologies which shall provide convergence for voice, data and video services. Voice shall also be transported through packet switching. NGN is a framework of services for next 4-5 years which shall use packet switching as the core transport and shall be access agnostic i.e. all types of access like fixed , wireless, IP, CDMA, GSM all can be used.

 NGN is a collection of new technologies which allows service providers a great flexibility to offer a variety of new services Cost effectively In NGN basically the switching and call intelligence functions are separated.

NGN Concept w.r.t. Voice Services

Central Office Switch NGN Components

Call Control

Call Server

Switching

IP/MPLS

Interfaces

Gateways

SDH Transport with Overlay packets for data

Common IP MPLS Transport

NGN Architecture

NGN Architecture
Application Management Control Transport

Access

NGN a layered architecture

Brings intelligence in every layer
Application Layer Service Control Layer Transport Layer
PSTN Media Gateways Multiservice Packet Switching
Control Bearer

Application Services Internet Softswitch Control IP Service Switching

Broadband Access

RAS DSLAM GbE

Frame/ ATM

X
ACCESS NETWORK

X
National Optical

X X X

Metro Optical

CPE
Wireless

CORE NETWORKS

 Access Layer: Combines all the access technologies like POTS, ISDN, GSM/UMTS, HFC, LMDS, ADSL etc. Transport Layer: The backbone network and the techniques for transport. It is IP backbone. Control Layer: This layer controls call handling. It comprises of the equipment that manages signaling (SGW) and call handling (Media Gateway Controller). MGC is also called SOFTSWITCH or Call Server or Call Agent.

 Application Layer: Responsible for OSS/BSS. Enhanced services to the subscriber will be provided with help Application server. Any service can be introduced with the help of server at any time without any modification in the control, transport or access. Management Layer: It spans over all the other layers and it comprises of all the management equipment.

Gateways
Media Gateway: It performs task of packetizing voice and media termination i.e. provide connectivity from switched circuits to packetized circuits. It performs following function: Media conversion Resource allocation Event Notification Access Gateway: It is used for termination of line side interfaces. Signaling Gateway: It acts as a bridge to PSTN. It supports STP functions to the network.

 H.323: It defines a distributed architecture for creating multimedia applications, including VoIP. SIP: The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is an application-layer control protocol for multimedia communication over IP network. MGCP : The Media Gateway Control Protocol is a control protocol that uses text or binary format to setup, manage, and terminate multimedia communication sessions in a centralized communications system.

 H.248 : It is used as a media gateway control protocol between a Media Gateway Controller (MGC) and Media Gateways (MG). SIGTRAN : Signaling Transport is used for transport of switched circuit network (SCN) signaling over IP networks.

Advantages of NGN
One infrastructure is required. One backbone for voice and data services instead of two parallel ones. No maintenance of proprietary switching systems. Fewer call controlling entities in the network so less capital and operating cost. Easier configuration of equipment. Fast advanced and new services deployment is possible.

In NGN era there is a talk about EOIP which means Everything over IP. That means you can provide any service through NGN platform based on IP.

The value proposition of NGN

Self-managing Revenue-generating Demand-oriented

Networks
TDMTechnology

Applications

Infrastructure

Revenues per Line

OPEX per line

NGN IPTechnology TDMTechnology

Costs per connection

NGN IPTechnology

NGN IPTechnology

TDMTechnology

Network size

Time

Time

Reduced number of managed nodes & self-routed IP backbone

Innovative applications through common IP denominator

Internet volumes and technological advancements reduce IP costs

SERVICES PROVIDED IN NGN

Voice Telephone Services: NGN supports all existing PSTN/PLMN voice telephony services like call forwarding, call waiting, centrex services, various IN services and value aided services. Multimedia Services: these services allow consumers to converse with each other while displaying visual information. Data Services: These include file transfer, www, applications sharing interactivity etc. Messaging Services: NGN supports both real time and non-real time messaging services for fixed and mobile networks.

 Push-to-Talk over NGN (PoN): Push operation refers to service initiated data transmissions to members of a group. All members can hear the speech from others. Number Portability: It provides the end users to retain existing directory numbers while moving from one physical location to another of from one service provider to another. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs):It improve multiple location networking capabilities of business by allowing large organizations to combine their existing private network .

 Broadcasting/Multicasting Service: These services involve transmission of data to many users simultaneously, allowing efficient use of bandwidth, like TV broadcast.

Conclusion
NGN development in India is still at an early stage through core network are in advance process of NGN transition and market is ready for IP based one network competition. The driving focuses for NGN are: Integrating network resulting in huge network cost saving Reduction in operation costs, reduced time to roll out new services Ease in offering new services and fixed-mobile convergence.

The benefits to the subscribers are: Reduced call charge New innovative services Single connection and bill for voice Better QoS, Faster speed, Availability of bandwidth on demand etc. Considering the benefits and services provided by NGN it is clear that it will change the telecom sector drastically.

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