Controversy due to exception rule… “KT communication essential facility should be expanded”
Kang Eun Seong | esther@ | 2017-10-31 10:27:12
[Digital Times, Kang Eun-seong] There is a demand for the expansion of so-called `essential facilities` such as cables and pipelines, which are essential for mobile services such as telephone, high-speed Internet and mobile communication. It is pointed out that various exceptions do not restrict the essential facilities. The Korean government said, "I will carefully consider the provision of essential equipments as they are sensitive to the interests of carriers."
The National Assembly`s Science, Technology and Information Broadcasting and Communications Commission conducted a comprehensive audit on the Ministry of Science, Technology and Communication at the main building of the National Assembly in Yeouido. On the day of the comprehensive audit, it was pointed out that KT`s provision of essential equipments was not provided as much as necessary with various exceptions.
"If Korea is to lead the 5G, it will be necessary to improve the necessary facilities." If the necessary facilities are not provided properly, it will be difficult to transfer to the next generation telecommunication service, and the users will be alienated from the benefits of competition. I can do it. "
Because 5G service uses ultra-high frequency waves due to the characteristics of high-capacity broadband network, the transmission distance is short, so a dense base station network is needed. The mobile base station is basically constructed based on wired communication network like Wi-Fi access point (AP), and exchange facility is needed for it.
However, it is necessary to have a "duct" beneath the ground or a "pole" that wires the air in order to expand the cable network. If it does not have a duct or pole, you should start with the construction of this facility. In addition to the huge investment cost for facility construction, it is necessary to obtain a separate construction permit from the local governments in the region and also negotiate with the landowner separately. For this reason, the government has made it necessary to build such necessary facilities nationwide through Korea Telecom (now KT) during the time of public service, and obliged KT to provide mandatory facilities to latecomers as a condition of privatization.
According to Chung Jae-il, KT currently holds 93.8% of Jeonju, 72.5% of ducts, and 53.9% of optical cables, respectively.
He also added, "We need to improve the system so that essential facilities like Jeonju and Pipeline can be used as a 5G wire network." Especially, it is necessary to approach from the direction that realization of the national affairs such as price reduction is realized ". In addition, it is necessary to prepare alternative measures to efficiently utilize the essential facilities for service competition between service providers.
According to the results of `Survey on Consumer Benefits in High Speed Internet Non-Competitive Areas` conducted by the Green Consumers` Union, so-called` user inconvenience and discrimination in non-competitive areas`, which is built only for KT service, "Even if there is a quality or service complaint, consumers are not able to respond actively because they cannot freely choose a business operator in the case of non-competitors," he said. We need to increase consumer convenience to expand the provision of essential facilities. "
"We are currently operating a study group to expand the provision of essential facilities," said Yu Young-min, minister of the Ministry of Information and Communication, who is scheduled to complete the revision of the relevant notices by the end of June next year. However, the Ministry of Information and Communication stated, "In the case of essential facilities, there is a close relationship with the investment of wired network equipment." We should carefully consider whether there is any attempt to `free ride` I will look at all of the cost of paying fair prices and securing competitiveness. "
Meanwhile, Byun Jae-il is scheduled to hold an expert panel discussion based on the proposal when the KOSHIAN is prepared by the end of this year.
By Kang Eun Seong esther@
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The National Assembly`s Science, Technology and Information Broadcasting and Communications Commission conducted a comprehensive audit on the Ministry of Science, Technology and Communication at the main building of the National Assembly in Yeouido. On the day of the comprehensive audit, it was pointed out that KT`s provision of essential equipments was not provided as much as necessary with various exceptions.
"If Korea is to lead the 5G, it will be necessary to improve the necessary facilities." If the necessary facilities are not provided properly, it will be difficult to transfer to the next generation telecommunication service, and the users will be alienated from the benefits of competition. I can do it. "
Because 5G service uses ultra-high frequency waves due to the characteristics of high-capacity broadband network, the transmission distance is short, so a dense base station network is needed. The mobile base station is basically constructed based on wired communication network like Wi-Fi access point (AP), and exchange facility is needed for it.
However, it is necessary to have a "duct" beneath the ground or a "pole" that wires the air in order to expand the cable network. If it does not have a duct or pole, you should start with the construction of this facility. In addition to the huge investment cost for facility construction, it is necessary to obtain a separate construction permit from the local governments in the region and also negotiate with the landowner separately. For this reason, the government has made it necessary to build such necessary facilities nationwide through Korea Telecom (now KT) during the time of public service, and obliged KT to provide mandatory facilities to latecomers as a condition of privatization.
According to Chung Jae-il, KT currently holds 93.8% of Jeonju, 72.5% of ducts, and 53.9% of optical cables, respectively.
He also added, "We need to improve the system so that essential facilities like Jeonju and Pipeline can be used as a 5G wire network." Especially, it is necessary to approach from the direction that realization of the national affairs such as price reduction is realized ". In addition, it is necessary to prepare alternative measures to efficiently utilize the essential facilities for service competition between service providers.
According to the results of `Survey on Consumer Benefits in High Speed Internet Non-Competitive Areas` conducted by the Green Consumers` Union, so-called` user inconvenience and discrimination in non-competitive areas`, which is built only for KT service, "Even if there is a quality or service complaint, consumers are not able to respond actively because they cannot freely choose a business operator in the case of non-competitors," he said. We need to increase consumer convenience to expand the provision of essential facilities. "
"We are currently operating a study group to expand the provision of essential facilities," said Yu Young-min, minister of the Ministry of Information and Communication, who is scheduled to complete the revision of the relevant notices by the end of June next year. However, the Ministry of Information and Communication stated, "In the case of essential facilities, there is a close relationship with the investment of wired network equipment." We should carefully consider whether there is any attempt to `free ride` I will look at all of the cost of paying fair prices and securing competitiveness. "
Meanwhile, Byun Jae-il is scheduled to hold an expert panel discussion based on the proposal when the KOSHIAN is prepared by the end of this year.
By Kang Eun Seong esther@