RCS 5 The next step towards All-IP networks

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1 RCS 5 The next step towards All-IP networks David O Byrne, IP Communications Project Director, GSMA

2 Network 2020 Overview

3 How can telecom operators extend their services into advanced communications space? Responding to the expectations of digital consumers Voice Bringing differential value to customers SMS/MMS Leveraging the technological evolution of networks

4 Consultation for Vision 2020 was unprecedented Market Analysis Industry Trends Collective Vision 2020 New Collaborative Actions New Framework for Collaboration Communicate the vision and actions to the ecosystem With telecoms operators and across the ecosystem

5 Four areas of collaboration were prioritized DIGITAL FUTURESCAPE PERSONAL DATA CONNECTED LIVING DIGITAL COMMERCE NETWORK 2020 Become the secure guardians of consumer data Connect the digital and physical worlds Enable and build the digital commerce ecosystem Create the network for secure, smart and seamless services ACTION PLAN 2014/15 Develop a web and SIM-based digital identity solution Develop Machine SIM to enable the Internet of Things Create standardised B2B wallet backend Make operator IP Communications work as a native service Define Internet of Things network requirements Develop Mobile Money interoperability Develop and implement technical standard for Quality of Service (QoS)

6 GSMA s Network 2020 programme Designed to help operators make IP Communications work as a native service behind the Green Button Promise to address and navigate the complexities of progression to an All-IP communications network CUSTOMER VISION Intelligent networks adapt to meet rapidly rising demand for data while providing enhanced connectivity and enabling innovative services STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES Build customer relevance + Unlock value of the network + Optimise economics STRATEGIC APPROACH DEFEND CORE BUSINESS Enabling IP Communications UNLOCK MONETIZATION OPPORTUNITIES Enhance value of connectivity OPTIMISE CAPITAL INTENSITY Optimize Capex $ + REDUCE OPEX Reduce Opex $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

7 12 operators are leading Network 2020 With a further 8 operators participating providing resources to define the requirements and operating guidelines LEADING operators Participating operators

8 Network Key Initiatives The first phase - two main areas: Devices and networks delivering a compelling native experience VoLTE and RCS interoperable solutions are established Key initiatives: 1. Make operator IP communications continue to operate as native communications service over mobile and other networks Enabling operators to deliver the Green Button Promise service for Voice, Messaging and Video 2. Implement Quality of Service based interconnection for the delivery of services and content across network boundaries

9 IP Communications

10 IP Communications is the industry initiative extending the native operator services into advanced communications Simple discovery and adoption - It s just there Functional evolution of core communications natively available from any device by the Device Manufacturer Transparent evolution for the customer Optimized experience in the UI Optimized performance Multi-access use: mobile & fix / WiFi Multi-device and webclient Technical evolution from Circuit Switch to IP over F-M convergent IMS networks

11 Scope of Operator IP Communications services Operator s traditional Green Button Promise communication services Voice Calls SMS / MMS Video Calls

12 Scope of Operator IP Communications Services Evolution of current voice and video to IP protocols (interworking with legacy services) VoLTE SMS / MMS Video calls over LTE Green Button Promise communication services

13 Scope of Operator IP Communications Services Incremental functionality (from SMS / MMS) Extension to WiFi VoLTE RCS Messaging Video calls over LTE Green Button Promise communication services

14 Scope of Operator IP Communications Services Incremental Functionality Extension to WiFi Incremental functionality (from SMS / MMS) Extension to WiFi Incremental functionality Extension to WiFi and 3G RCS Voice RCS Video VoLTE RCS Messaging Video calls over LTE Green Button Promise communication services

15 RCS 5: a Step towards All-IP

16 What constitutes a step forward? Services: Fit for purpose specification meeting customer requirements Technical enablers achieving stability Emergence of RCS-as-enabler for 3rd parties Device certification, interconnection, roaming Networks: Network rollouts gathering pace Faster, easier rollouts and interconnects through IPX hubs, hosted solutions More MNOs making LTE and IMS investments Progress means, not completion, but evidence that these things are happening

17 Practical steps towards IP Communications Services Multiyear roadmap for IP Communications features, comprising: Future Services roadmap beyond 2015 Service Descriptions for common RCS services for Technical Specifications for RCS services (RCS5.x) Incorporating IR.92 & IR.94 for VoLTE IMS Implementations guides, lessons learned and issues registry Requirements for devices supporting VoLTE and RCS Working Groups enabling interconnect, roaming, settlement and device testing IR.34 Guidelines for IPX Provider networks IR.39 IMS Profile for HDVC IR.58 IMS Profile for Voice over HSPA IR.64 Service Continuity Guidelines IR.65 Roaming and Interworking Guidelines IR.67 IPX Provider Guidelines IR.88 LTE Roaming Guidelines + BARG,IWG and TSG reference documents, guidelines, test cases Rate of change of RCS specifications reduces as basic communications suite is delivered and innovation is enabled by APIs

18 RCS Specification V1.2.2 specification was published as a maintenance release of Version 1.2 of the RCS specification, and includes only bug fixes/lessons-learnt based on recent V1.2.1 IOT efforts in preparation for commercial launches. The specification is supplemented by the RCS Implementation Guidelines. Click here to download V is completely backward compatible with the V1.2 specifications and 5.0 and introduces additional new features such as Group Chat Store & Forward, File Transfer in Group Chat, File Transfer Store & Forward, and Best Effort Voice Call, as well as lessons-learnt and bug fixes from the V1.2 interoperability testing efforts. Global interoperability is a key aspect of these specifications, and 5.1 supports both OMA CPM and OMA SIMPLE IM. Standalone Messaging Chat Network based blacklist Content Sharing Geo-location Exchange Social Presence Information Group Chat IP Voice call Capability Exchange based on Presence or File Transfer Best Effort Video call SIP options improved central message store and introduced service extension tags into the specification. It also introduced a number of incremental improvements and bug fixes to RCS 5.1 V4.0 that improve the user experience and resolve issues that were noticed in deployed RCS networks. Accredited Clients Test Matrix Accreditation Framework Accredited Networks Test Results & Learnings

19 Common Core Framework Common Core Documents IP. Communications Profile (i.e. joyn Crane or Canadian Profile) Service Definition Documents Technical Specifications UNI / NNI Guidelines Features selection from SDDs and applicable technical procedures Definition of additional UX guidelines (optional) Scope approved by IP Communications LT UNI+NNI+API Test Cases Service Definitions based only on approved technical standards Service definition requests guide evolution of technical standards Correspondent Test Cases + UNI-NNI Guidelines Test fest UX Verification Resulting Accreditation Framework for the profile defined

20 Status of global implementations: RCS / VoLTE Sources: GSA and GSMA

21 Operator IP Communications services are available in 35 countries Sept 2014 Europe (16) Americas (13) RoW (6) Albania Czech Rep Malta Netherlands Argentina Brazil Guatemala Honduras Japan Hong Kong France Portugal Colombia Mexico New Zealand Germany Greece Romania Slovakia Costa Rica Dom. Rep. Nicaragua Peru Singapore South Africa Hungary Spain Ecuador United States South Korea Ireland Turkey El Savador Italy UK 35 countries = RCS and VoLTE

22 Commercially launched RCS native devices (1 of 2) BB HTC One S HTC One X+ HTC One X HTC Desire X HTC Desire 500 HTC One SV HTC One HTC One Mini HTC One M7 BB LG L70 LG G2 LG U2 LG L3 II LG Optimus L9 LG Optimus L9 II LG Optimus L5 II LG Optimus L2

23 Commercially launched RCS native devices (2 of 2) Nokia Lumia 520 Nokia Lumia 620 Nokia Lumia 720 Nokia Lumia 820 Nokia Lumia 920 Nokia Lumia 925 Nokia Lumia 1020 Samsung Galaxy S3 Samsung Galaxy S4 BB BB Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Sony Xperia E Sony Xperia L Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia Z Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z1

24 APIs Network and Terminal APIs enable Rapid introduction of new services onto in-market devices Operator-specific innovation but on a common, standard device Extension of interoperable RCS services to non-ims enabled devices Terminal API Specification and Liaison Statement to OMA on Network API specification Development of application identification and security for Terminal and Network APIs

25 IP Communications: value generation through combining voice, messaging and video Globally recognised user experience VoLTE, Video calling and RCS = IP Communications suite IP Communications suite provides, reach, reliability and richness to customers APIs enable rapid innovation for any market segment Reliable interoperability gives global reach for customers Green Button Experience Native VoLTE, Video Calls and RCS Leadership Launching VoLTE is our first step toward a host of rich communication services and additional innovations around Wi-Fi calling that we re looking to deliver to our customers over the coming months Neville Ray, CTO T-Mobile USA Fiercewireless - May 2014 Industry need What is the GSMA doing? 1. Industry Alignment and Scale 2. Native IP communications on devices 3. Conformance

26 Delivering on Interoperability and Availability of Native Devices Interconnection Operator 1 Operator 2 2 Service level interoperability

27 Delivering on Interoperability and Availability of Native Devices Interconnection Operator 1 Operator 2 2 Service level interoperability

28 2014 Future Vision