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ITU Workshop on Practical measurement of QoS/QoE Parameters for Regulatory compliance
Cotonou, Benin, 16-17 July 2012 Contact: tsbworkshops@itu.int
 
Programme
 
Day 1, Monday, 16 July 2012
08:30 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 09:45​

​Opening ceremony

  • Vijay Mauree, Programme Coordinator, ITU/TSB (on behalf of Malcolm Johnson, Director, ITU/TSB)
    [ Biography | Presentation ]
  • Firmin Djimenou, President, ATRPT
09:45 - 10:45

Session 1: Overview of ITU-T Standardization and SG 12 Activities

This session will  provide an overview of the work which is ongoing at the level of ITU-T Study Groups and Regional Group of ITU-T Study Group 12.
 
Moderator: Daniel Waturu, CCK, Kenya
  • ITU-T Standardization Topics, Vijay Mauree, Programme Coordinator, TSB, ITU
    [ Biography | Presentation: EN | FR ]
  • Overview of ITU-T Study Group 12 Activities, Joachim Pomy, ITU-T SG 12 Rapporteur
    [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation: EN | FR ]
  • Overview of SG 12 Regional Group for Africa, Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor, Chairman of ITU Regional Group of SG 12 for Africa
    [ Biography | Presentation: EN ]
10:45 - 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 - 12:00

Session 2: Regulatory tools for enforcing QoS Compliance

This session will look into the means of measurement and audit of QoS from a regulatory perspective and the publication of results and sanctions.

Moderator: Romain Houehou, Commissioner, ATRPT, Benin

  • Perspectives for the regulation of QoS/QoE in Africa, Pamela Kadama, Service Development Specialist, Uganda Communications Commission
    [ Biography | Presentation: EN ]
  • Regulatory principles and tools for QoS compliance, Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor, Chairman ITU-T Regional Group of SG 12 for Africa
    [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation: EN | FR ]
​12:00 - 12:40

Session 3 : Country Example of QoS Measurement of Voice Services

Moderator: Romain Houehou, Commissioner, ATRPT, Benin

  • Country Example of QoS Measurement of Voice Services: Case of Morocco, Talib Hassan, ITU-T SG 12
    [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation: EN | FR ]
12:40 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30

Session 4: Measurement of QoS/QoE Compliance by network counters

The session will focus on best practices in achieving QoS compliance using network counters.
 
Moderator: Lizzy Tsheko, Botswana Telecommunication Authority
  • Mobile QoS Framework: Counters, KPI, KQI, Joachim Pomy, ITU-T SG 12 Rapporteur
    [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation: EN | FR ]
​15:30 - 15:45 Coffee break
​15:45 - 17:00

Session 5: Measurement of QoS/QoE by field surveys

The session will focus on best practices in measuring QoS through the use of field surveys.

Moderator: Lizzy Tsheko, Botswana Telecommunication Authority

  • Equipment for Testing Mobile QoS, Joachim Pomy, ITU-T SG 12 Rapporteur
    [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation: EN | FR ]
Day 2, Tuesday, 17 July 2012
09:00 - 10:45

Session 6: Requlatory Evaluation of QoS of Mobile Networks

Moderator: Georges Yayi, ATRPT, Benin

  • Case Study of 3G Mobile Internet service in Morocco, Talib Hassan, ITU-T SG 12
    [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation: FR ]
10:45 - 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 - 12:30
Session 7: Demonstration of Regulatory QoS Evaluation of 3G Networks
 
Moderator: Rankobane Mathule, Lesotho Telecommunication Authority
  • Talib Hassan, ITU-T SG 12
    [ Biography ]
  • OMC/R Raw Data, Christian Blanchard, CEO, Planet Network International Ltd
    [ Biography | Presentation: EN ]
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30

Session 8: Discussion on QoS measurement methods

Based on the discussions in the previous sessions, this session will consider what are the optimum options for QoS measurements. The following questions will be considered by the panel:

  • What are the current issues?
  • What are the possible solutions?
  • What are the next steps to take?

Moderator: Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor, Chairman of ITU Regional Group of SG 12 for Africa

  • Regulatory Approaches & Best Practices, Joachim Pomy, ITU-T SG 12 Rapporteur
    [ Biography | Abstract | Presentation: EN | FR ]
15:30 - 15:45 Coffee break
​15:45 - 17:00 Session 9: Concluding Remarks