3G Technology is being sunset by the carriers, 4G and 5G technology is the path but what is the best transition for your business and clients? Tune in to find out what these new technologies offer, challenges with deployment and what is best for the next step.

1. 3G IS Sunsetting
What is the Best Transition Plan for Businesses?
Planning – Implementation - Management
Tom Benson
VP, Business Development
James Lawler
Director, Engineering

2. Your Single Source for fully-managed, wireless solutions
Failover – Primary – Temporary - IoT
Installation-as-a-Service – US & Canada
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Inc. 5000 List
2017 | 2018 | 2019
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Bend, Oregon

3. On the agenda . . .
3G IS Sunsetting
2020 - 2022
What is the best
transition Path?
4G, Bonded 4G LTE- 5G?
Gold Standard
Wireless
Getting the
Best Signal
– Fastest Internet
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Selecting the
Best Carrier
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Case Study +
Q & A
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4. 3G IS sunsetting – 2020 - 2022
TOP 3 Reasons Carriers are Sunsetting 3G
Each carrier now has just 2 bands for
3G
Rededicating 3G spectrum to 4G
LTE
Carriers can add more devices to share the
available higher spectrum.
Supports higher-performing 4G LTE
and Future 5G devices
Switching to 4G LTE gives you more
coverage
Increased cost efficiencies
Supports the growing IoT Market
! As Carriers transition to LTE, 3G will be unavailable in some markets before final sunset date.
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5. Carrier Shutdown Schedule
3G IS Sunsetting – 2020 - 2022
2019 2020 2021 2022
No 3G Activations 6/2018
No 3G Activations -2021
Extended to Shut Down – 12/20
Shut down 2022
No 3G Activations – 4/30/2019
Final Shut Down not Publicly Announced
No 3G Device Certifications -2017
Actual dates may fluctuate
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6. What is the best transition path?
How many devices are on 3G?
How many external antennas?
How much data / throughput do
you need? Review data plans?
Is this the opportunity to deploy
more advanced applications?
What type of deployment is it?
Mass deployment (multi-sites) | Remote Deployments? | Technicians Required?
Industry Specific? Oil & Gas, Retail, Construction, Healthcare, Transportation, First Responders?
Develop a timeline
What are the application &
network requirements?
Ethernet, USB, or WiFi handoff?
Are static IPs required?
Need Private network?
Business
Evaluation
= Broad Sky manages this for you! | Our proven process makes the transition easy.

7. What is the best transition path?
4G LTE-A Equipment & Technology: Future Proof Networks
High-level energy solutions
• Technicians can meet utility / oil / safety requirements
Routers Antennas
Ruggedized Energy Solutions
4G LTE routers with options to add-on
module for 5G upgrades
• Higher ratings for temperature
• Shock and vibration certifications
• IP Rating (Ingress Protection - dust and moisture)
• Class 1 Div 2 – Protected against sparking; volatile environments
(i.e. Oil and Gas / Manufacturing environment)
• Voltage input range: Capable of wide range of 9 – 36 volts. Ex.
Generators, solar, battery power sources.
• 4G LTE antennas with higher spectrum capabilities
• Lightning arrestors for external antennas
Upgrading to 4G LTEA technology is the path to 5G
Cloud Management Portals
• Full Visibility into Device Status & Data Usage
• Automatic alerts and notifications
Ex. Peplink’s MAX HD4 MBX router with
Upgradeable cellular module, 5G

8. Getting the Best Signal
Multi-carrier,
multi-performance
testing for every site
location
Each site is pre-engineered for
best signal strenghtNode position @ the
cell tower impacts
signal strength &
carrier selections

9. Carrier Switch: Speed Results
Optimal Speed Results: Carrier 2
RSSI – Received Signal Strength
SINR – Signal-to-interference-plus-noise
RSRP – Reference Signals Received Power
RSRQ – Reference Signals Received Quality
Improved Speeds
No External Antennae

10. Carrier Switch: Speed Results
Carrier Speeds: No External Antennae Antennae
RSSI – Received Signal Strength
SINR – Signal-to-interference-plus-noise
RSRP – Reference Signals Received Power
RSRQ – Reference Signals Received Quality
Test1
Carrier Speeds: With External Antennae
Optimal Speed Results:
Carrier 1
Before
Avg. Download
After
Avg. Download
26 Mbps 51 Mbps
97% Speed Increase
Adding external antennae at site
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11. Key Take-aways
Business must transition from 3G to 4G LTE-A
• Migrating to 4G LTE-A now future proofs networks for 5G
LTE-A delivers improved Connectivity Performance
• Ability to power more devices and applications
• Faster Internet Speeds
• Lower Latency
Device and Data Monitoring
• Cloud portals provide full visibility into device status & data usage
• Automatic alerts and notifications
Broad Sky delivers on the Customer Experience
• Pre-engineering planning and transition timeline
• Precise hardware selection for diverse solutions
• Access to nationwide installation services
• High performance equipment with upgradeable options to 5G (varies by
equipment / solution)
• Fast order-to-installation process

12. Q & A
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Thank you!
Tom Benson
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Broad Sky Sales Team
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