Chorus Limited · NZX:CNU
Chorus — Corporate Update (May 2013)
23 slides from Chorus's corporate update, May 16, 2013
Slide 1: Building New Zealand's fibre future
Building New Zealand’s fib e ffuture fibre t e Chorus fibre lab visit, 16 May 2013
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements > This presentation may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future financial performance of Chorus, including forward looking statements regarding industry trends, strategies, capital expenditure, the construction of the UFB networ
Slide 3: Deployment
DEPLOYMENT
Slide 4: UFB rollout progress
UFB rollout progress > On track for Year 2 cumulative target of 149,000 premises > Chorus build complete for 128,790 premises at 30 April > March most productive month yet with 16,000 premises passed > CFH testing g is on completion p of “area units” with multiple p cabinets Cumulative premises pass
Slide 5: Auckland UFB area
> ‘Priority’ premises (businesses, schools and hospitals) to be completed by 2015 Auckland UFB area
Slide 6: Network upgrade map
www.chorus.co.nz/network-upgrade-map www.chorus.co.nz/network-upgrade-map pg p Add key
Slide 7: Fibre network architecture
Fibre network architecture 1 or 10Gbps Central Office/Exchange handover link to RSP network in this, or another, Central Office 7450 ethernet aggregation switch 10Gbps fibre x 2 8 fibres connected to 32 port splitters = 256 customer capacity capacity. Average about 180 customers per Optical Line Ter
Slide 8: Optical Fibre Distribution Frame Fibre Access
Optical Fibre Distribution Frame Fibre Access Terminal Fibre Flexibility Point Microduct Mi d External Termination Point
Slide 9: Two distribution architectures (current mode)
Two distribution architectures (current mode) Where new duct required or Where there is existing duct, but space in existing duct install no space for microduct microduct, install microduct ‘lean’ fixed fibre Comprises 26 tubes enabling air blown > Fibre hauled into existing duct, fibre to ~1km. whe
Slide 10: Evolution: Air Blown Fibre Access Terminal
Evolution: Air Blown Fibre Access Terminal • Adds a network integration point closer to premises • Enables use of single 26-way microduct, reducing material and civil costs (can re-use re use more existing duct) • Example shows saving of 1.3km in ducting • Reduces provisioning from >1km to ~440m Cur
Slide 11: UFB capex elements
UFB capex elements > Civil costs > Network specific > Other ▪ drilling costs ▪ project management ▪ trenching ▪ materials ▪ consigned materials ▪ laterals to ▪ hauling (e g fibre, (e.g. fibre duct) UFB communal boundary ▪ installing network capex ▪ reinstatement components ▪ traffic ▪ splicing and m
Slide 12: Installation
INSTALLATION
Slide 13: Connections to premises
Connections Co ect o s to premises p e ses > RFI underway for provisioning work > Too early to accurately assess costs given volumes > Additional work being done in-home to support RSPs > New Government code for access to multi-unit complexes AERIAL OR UNDERGROUND About 1/3 / off existing connection
Slide 14: Fibre connection steps from cabinet to home
1. Fibre is blown from the cabinet to the home and 2. The other end of the fibre is connected at the connected at the cabinet. External Termination Point (ETP) on the side of the house 3. A hybrid fibre-copper cable is run from the ETP to the internal wall where the Optical Network Terminal 4. Fibre
Slide 15: In the home
IN THE HOME
Slide 16: UFB uptake
UFB uptake > 2,750 connections on UFB network at 30 April > Excludes connections on Chorus’ existing fibre network > Telecom entered residential market end March > Migration of existing Chorus subdivisions to UFB has begun No. off N connections
Slide 17: Technology shifts don't happen overnight
Technology shifts don’t happen overnight 100% Technology Adoption in New Zealand (% of Households) 90% 80% 70% Dial up & broadband took Dial‐up Cellphones took Pay TV took over 60% 10 years to reach 50% 15 years 20 years 50% Dial‐up & 40% broadband took 3‐ 30% 5 years to reach 20% 20% 10% Sky TV & c
Slide 18: Top 5 reasons to take up fibre
Top p 5 reasons to take up p fibre > Residential > Businesses (single site) Source: Colmar Brunton surveys, 2012
Slide 19: Fibre is all about bandwidth
Fibre is all about bandwidth > Bandwidth demand is being fuelled by proliferation of internet- enabled devices ▪ our research shows on average three connectable devices per home: smart phones, tablets, e-readers, internet TVs > Globally, online data traffic is increasing exponentially as people do m
Slide 20: TV is prime connection point
TV is prime connection point > Wifi modems and consumer devices mean home connection point is moving away from a static desktop > New TVs and decoder boxes ethernet capable > Optical p Network Terminal ((ONT)) also has multicast port for dedicated delivery
Slide 21: New Chorus fibre plans
New Chorus fibre plans > Two new fibre plans introduced for RSP testing to complement entry level 30/10 Mbps service ▪ 50/10Mbps service starts at $40.20 ▪ 100/10Mbps service starts at $46.95 ▪ based b d on UFB price i book b k $60.00 $55.00 $50.00 Fibre: 100/50Mbps Fibre: 100/10Mbps $45.00 Copper (
Slide 22: VDSL a stepping stone to fibre
VDSL a stepping stone to fibre > Available to about two-thirds of Bandwidth Chorus lines today availability > Uptake limited to 3,000 3 000 lines with commercial pricing > Re-pricing to $21.46 under UBA Increased Business case to STD with no speed guarantee bandwidth develop > Fosters bandwidth dema
Slide 23: We're working to bring fibre to your neighbourhood
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