The power of open access
At its core, the full fibre open access model enables service providers of all sizes to connect to active fibre networks. Our platform streamlines the integration process, with quick and easy access for ISPs to tap into the network. This solution enhances the value of the fibre assets for network owners, enables ISPs to reach more customers, and opens up a world of services and choices for end-users.
Closed access –
vertically integrated
- Fully integrated network
- Switching of service provider by subscriber only possible by migrating onto a fully separate network (if available)
- Network utilisation constrained by retail market share of single integrated service provider
Closed access –
single service provider
- Subscriber can not switch service provider and is dependent on the one service provider contracted by the fibre owner
- Network utilisation constrained by retail market share of the single contracted service provider
Passive open access
(hardware based)
- Open access, permitting several service providers
- Each service provider installs own active equipment and CPE, and operates own networks
- When switching from one service provider to another, the subscriber is switching onto a different hardware / active infrastructure platform
- In a Bitstream version, active equipment can be provided by fibre owner
Active open access
(software based)
- Open access, permitting several simultaneous service providers
- Service provider fully detached from fibre operator and fibre owner
- User friendly software platform allows subscribers to immediately switch service provider
- Virtually no on-boarding capex required for a new service provider to offer services on the network / platform
advantages of the open access model
Freedom to choose
One of the most significant advantages of the open access model is the freedom it offers to subscribers. By opening up the network to multiple service providers, consumers are no longer tied to a single provider’s offerings. Instead, they can choose from a range of services that best meet their needs, fostering a competitive environment where providers are incentivized to innovate and improve their offerings continually.
”Open access equals freedom. It offers service choice, democratizes access, encourages competition, and drives innovation, leading to a more connected and accessible future.”
Encouraging innovation
Democratizing internet access
Lower investment barriers enable new providers to enter the market, increasing competition and making high-quality internet services more accessible. The open access model drives providers to:
- enter the market
- increasing competition
- making high-quality internet services more accessible
