Utility Telco (UTelco) services for power utilities
Architect and deploy all the elements needed by a utility to become a telco service provider
As part of their transformation to new business models, power utilities are considering unregulated services as a potentially attractive way to generate new revenues. Through these services, utilities can leverage extra value from their market presence and assets. As a result, they can better serve the development of their local communities, diversify their revenue mix, and gain new revenues to help fund core activities.
Triple play services – broadband Internet, video and voice, are the most widely deployed by utilities in areas that are often under- served by commercial broadband carriers. Middle mile services help accelerate the introduction of broadband in underserved area. Smart city services and open access provider services are additional offerings to leverage a utility’s pervasive fiber infrastructure.
Recognizing the unique requirements of each utility, Nokia tailors the solution to specific business needs. Emphasis is placed on getting the utility to market quickly without operational risk to the existing business.
Features
Nokia has a wealth of experience in helping utilities become a successful telco through each critical phase. First, to establish the baseline of the new business, utilities can take advantage of Nokia's business consulting, including a financial analysis, as well as an assessment of the regulatory environment, Next, Nokia helps the utility to choose the best commercial model, and is actively involved in the design of the network, processes and the systems. The process culminates in the delivery of a turnkey solution and ongoing operational support.
Recognizing the unique requirements of each utility, Nokia tailors the solution to specific business needs. Emphasis is placed on getting the utility to market quickly without operational risk to the existing business.
Consultancy
- Assessment of the market opportunity, regulatory environment, competitive landscape, early prospects and anchor customers
- Modeling the business case, including cash flow projections. Preparation of material for presentation to potential investors (internal to the utility or external)
Service and network design
- Design of architecture that covers the network, management systems and Network Operations Centre
- Design of both business and operational processes
Program management
- Management of the complete delivery - from the first element of architecture, to the final handover to, operations
- Assurance that the process is performed on-time, to budget, to agreed requirements and to appropriate quality
- End-to-end responsibility vested in a single program manager
- Includes any elements from third parties such as buried cable, and OPGW.
Network delivery and commissioning
- Site acquisition (where necessary)
- Site preparation
- Installation and commissioning of all equipment
- Integration from sub-systems up to complete solution, including operational processes
- Culminates in Operational Readiness Testing
On-going support
- Full training of utility staff ready for go-live
- Possibility of using one of Nokia’s shared NOCs to provide a fully managed service
- Possibility of providing local maintenance capability (depending on geography)
- Full back office support
Benefits
Unleash additional revenue
- Deliver wholesale or retail telecommunications services
- Leverage market presence and existing assets
- Meet latent demand from consumers, businesses and other telcos for more economic access
Enable Smart Grid projects
- Reduce CAPEX and OPEX by re-using telco assets throughout network for smart grid applications
- Leverage Utelco revenues to fund Smart Grid innovations
Support community economic development and improve quality of life
- Attract new businesses with reliable energy and broadband services
- Enable local businesses to compete on a global level
- Improve consumer access to broadband with enhanced access to information, distance learning, telecommuting, telemedicine and entertainment
Improve power delivery and quality
- Take advantage of a highly reliable communications network for smart grid applications to reduce the frequency and duration of electricity outages, and to engage with customers in energy management and improve power grid efficiency
- Implement automation throughout the grid