AT&T Small Cells Oregon

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1 AT&T Small Cells Oregon Enhancing our network to meet consumer demand today while preparing for the technologies and innovations of tomorrow. Rich Roche AT&T External Affairs Ken Lyons Wireless Policy Group 2016 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, Globe logo, Mobilizing Your World and DIRECTV are registered trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

2 Why small cells?

3 Consumer and business demand for wireless data is on the rise. 3

4 Wireless data usage is skyrocketing

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6 The Way Oregon Communicates is Changing From , Oregon has seen: 235% increase in wireless phone subscribers 1 5,960% increase in broadband subscribers 2 66% decrease in switched access lines 3 20% increase in population 4 5,000,000 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, ,000 0 Wireless Broadband Wireline Population FCC Local Competition Report May 2001 (as of 12/31/00), Table 9; FCC Voice Telephone Services Report April 2017 (as of 06/30/16), Supplemental Table 1. 2 FCC High-Speed Services for Internet Access: Status as of December 2000 (Table 7); FCC Internet Access Service Report April 2017 (as of 06/30/16) *Connections/lines over 200 Kbps. 3 FCC Local Competition Report May 2001 (as of 12/31/00), FCC Voice Telephone Services Report April 2017 (as of 06/30/16), Supplemental Table 1. 4 U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts 2016 (July 1) Estimate New Mexico; U.S. Census Bureau New Mexico 2000.

7 Growth of Wireless-Only Households in Oregon 1 : June 2017 June % Neither 12.2% Wireline- Only 27.7% Combined 30.6% Wireless- Only 55.5% Combined 3.4% Wireline- Only 65.6% Wireless-Only 3.3% Neither 7 1 CDC National Health Statistics Wireless Substitution Reports

8 Ways to Increase Wireless Network Capacity Deploy more spectrum Spectrum is not readily available + Improve spectrum efficiency Repurposing existing spectrum e.g., 3G carves for LTE Add more macro (cell sites) cells Optimal for low concentration areas Add more small cells Offloads surrounding macro sites 8

9 Small cells can densify our network to meet customer demand 9

10 What is a small cell?

11 What is a Small Cell? A new network architecture is needed Small cells are flexible, targeted network solutions that cover a radius up to feet & can be readily deployed to specific locations, including: Where customers are prone to experience connectivity issues Heavily populated areas that need more network capacity Areas that can t effectively be served by a traditional macro cell This allows us to provide a better LTE experience today while also allowing us to prepare for the technologies of the future such as 5G, smart cities and new developments in the Internet of Things (IoT)..) This photo depicts an example of what a small cell could look like. Actual size, shape and dimensions may vary by location.

12 The footprint, or service area, of a site is determined by height and by frequency band 75 to 400 feet Macrocell (4G LTE) The common form factor for wireless communication. Higher height and lower frequencies used result in the larger service area. 0.5 to 20 miles 500 to 1200 ft 250 to 750 ft Heights and service areas are approximations Small cell sites supplement vs. replace macrocell sites 30 to 60 feet 30 to 60 feet Current Small Cell (4G LTE) Uses the same frequencies as macrocells, in addition to utilizing unlicensed spectrum. Due to lower height, footprint is smaller. Increases capacity or coverage in target areas. Future Small Cell (5G) Very high frequencies enabled by future 5G technology will result in a smaller footprint, but can be used to meet the exponential increased capacity demand. These frequencies are not used for wireless service today.

13 13 Small cells help to bring the network closer to its users to deliver increased data capacity, faster connectivity speeds and an overall better wireless experience.

14 Different technology, different process 14

15 Examples of small cells in different environments 15 Example small cell configurations, actual small cells may differ.

16 Dallas, TX 16

17 Indianapolis, IN 17

18 San Francisco, CA 18

19 19 Photo-simulation, Omni design, Aladdin-style light pole

20 20 Example small cell photo-simulation, actual design may differ.

21 21 Example small cell photo-simulation, actual design may differ.

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