A flexible multi-country model designed to estimate FTTH deployment costs and assess economic feasibility across underserved geotypes.
The challenge
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development required a generic cost and financial model that could be adapted across multiple countries to estimate FTTH deployment costs, evaluate OPEX and CAPEX requirements, and assess economic and financial feasibility under various scenarios including PPP structures.
Project outline
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Designed a geospatial analysis module to classify settlement types and support network planning.
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Prepared a network architecture module tailored to FTTH deployment requirements.
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Developed a cost module with unit cost inputs for infrastructure and deployment.
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Built a generic financial model incorporating CAPEX, OPEX, and economic evaluation parameters.
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Tested the model using scenarios from Morocco, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Ukraine, Egypt, and Georgia.
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Analyzed PPP financing mechanisms and evaluated financial viability under multiple funding structures.
Our impact
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Delivered a standardized, adaptable modelling tool enabling consistent FTTH cost estimation across diverse geographies.
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Provided EBRD and national stakeholders with a transparent framework to assess feasibility, prioritize investments, and evaluate PPP options.
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Strengthened decision making for broadband acceleration initiatives through robust geospatial, technical, and financial modelling.
Duration of engagement: June 2018 – December 2018