{"title":"5G Business Models: Evolving Mobile Network Operator Roles in New Ecosystems","authors":"Pol Camps-Aragó, S. Delaere, P. Ballon","doi":"10.1109/CTTE-FITCE.2019.8894822","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CTTE-FITCE.2019.8894822","url":null,"abstract":"This paper attempts to shed light on future 5G business models. First, it analyses how telecommunications business models may change with the adoption of 5G and network slicing technologies, emphasizing their impact on control and value aspects. Second, it reviews and extends current literature to describe and discuss six business model configurations for a future 5G context, focusing on the role of mobile network operators. For example, we propose a specific arrangement for socially valuable ecosystems such as smart cities. Overall, these models apply to diverse settings and will differ in terms of market concentration, the value propositions of connectivity service providers, and the implications for innovation and competition.","PeriodicalId":410074,"journal":{"name":"2019 CTTE-FITCE: Smart Cities & Information and Communication Technology (CTTE-FITCE)","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134410586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Persia, C. Carciofi, M. Barbiroli, Marco Teodori, V. Petrini, Andre Garzia, M. Faccioli
{"title":"IoT Enabling Technologies for Extreme Connectivity Smart Grid Applications","authors":"S. Persia, C. Carciofi, M. Barbiroli, Marco Teodori, V. Petrini, Andre Garzia, M. Faccioli","doi":"10.1109/CTTE-FITCE.2019.8894819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CTTE-FITCE.2019.8894819","url":null,"abstract":"Future networks will allow achieving high level of connectivity to respond to novel application needs. In this work we analyzed system performance in terms of extreme indoor connectivity for different IoT enabling technologies for smart grid applications. To this aim we tested and compared in terms of measurements and simulations two IoT solutions available nowadays: Licensed Cellular based solution (i.e. NB-IoT) and proprietary Long Range based solution (i.e. LoRa). Specifically, measurements have been performed by acquiring connectivity levels in extreme propagation conditions, such as buried location in the premises of the Test Facility of RSE (Ricerca di Sistema Elettrico - the main Italian Energy Research Center); simulations have been carried out through a simulation tool with deterministic propagation models based on “Ray Tracing” techniques, taking into account also the attenuation of the terrain and the effect of surrounding buildings. The analysis allows acquiring connectivity information in deep Non Line of Sight environment (i.e.: underneath electric cables monitoring applications). This study will provide useful indications for the IoT solution of the future 5G network: the mMTC (massive Machine Type Communication) paradigm for innovative smart city services.","PeriodicalId":410074,"journal":{"name":"2019 CTTE-FITCE: Smart Cities & Information and Communication Technology (CTTE-FITCE)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130133577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jaume Benseny, J. Walia, H. Hämmäinen, Juha Salmelin
{"title":"City strategies for a 5G small cell network on light poles","authors":"Jaume Benseny, J. Walia, H. Hämmäinen, Juha Salmelin","doi":"10.1109/CTTE-FITCE.2019.8894825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CTTE-FITCE.2019.8894825","url":null,"abstract":"Smart city services will be enabled by data-based applications and low-latency, high-capacity city networks. Therefore, cities need a denser mobile network that can support the collection, aggregation, and analysis of sensor data. This article suggests three city strategies to facilitate the deployment of 5G small cells and sensor networks by taking advantage of light poles. To develop these strategies, we analyze value networks for the provision of connectivity and data services in the city context. We identify four value network configurations that can successfully operate the 5G light pole network by providing connectivity services. However, the recovery of investments may take a long time, given the high costs of civil works. To increase the attractiveness of investments, we also identify multiple VNCs that can generate complementary revenues from the exploitation of city data, reducing the payback time. Hence, we propose strategies with high/medium/low city involvement that exploit synergies between connectivity and data services.","PeriodicalId":410074,"journal":{"name":"2019 CTTE-FITCE: Smart Cities & Information and Communication Technology (CTTE-FITCE)","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126344427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Walravens, Mathias Van Compernolle, J. Waeben, Pieter Colpaert
{"title":"Being a Smart City is not the Goal, but What is? A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Smart City Strategies in 13 Cities in Flanders, Belgium","authors":"N. Walravens, Mathias Van Compernolle, J. Waeben, Pieter Colpaert","doi":"10.1109/ctte-fitce.2019.8894821","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ctte-fitce.2019.8894821","url":null,"abstract":"The Smart Flanders program was initiated by the Flemish Government (Belgium) at the start of 2017. The goal of the program is to support the 13 so-called center cities in the Region (by and large the biggest cities) and a representation of the Flemish Community in the Brussels Region with defining and implementing a common open data policy. As part of the program, a “maturity check” was performed, evaluating the cities on a number of quantitative and qualitative parameters. This exercise included finding a common and workable vision on what it means to be smart, from the perspective of these cities.","PeriodicalId":410074,"journal":{"name":"2019 CTTE-FITCE: Smart Cities & Information and Communication Technology (CTTE-FITCE)","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124231954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}