Business modeling and financial analysis for Metropolitan Area Networks: Evidence from Greece

Authors:
Vagia Kyriakidou;Dimitris Katsianis;Iakovos Orfanos;Aristeidis Chipouras;Dimitris Varoutas
Affiliations:
University of Athens, Dept. of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimiopolis, 157 84 Ilisia, Athens, Greece;University of Athens, Dept. of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimiopolis, 157 84 Ilisia, Athens, Greece;University of Athens, Dept. of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimiopolis, 157 84 Ilisia, Athens, Greece;University of Athens, Dept. of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimiopolis, 157 84 Ilisia, Athens, Greece;University of Athens, Dept. of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimiopolis, 157 84 Ilisia, Athens, Greece
Venue:
Telematics and Informatics
Year:
2011

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Abstract

A sustainable business model is necessary for viable and future proof fiber-based Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs), in light of FTTH/O developments, which necessitate public initiatives, towards the leverage of broadband adoption. Following a detailed analysis and benchmarking of international practices, a pool of business solutions for the MANs development, especially for the Greek case, is presented. Taking into account pros and cons, a set of four appropriate business models is analyzed, and a quantitative financial analysis concludes the findings. Guidelines for the further development of these initiatives, useful for other countries with low broadband penetration, are presented and discussed.