The document discusses how fixed wireless networks using LTE can deliver next generation access (NGA) broadband today in rural areas. It notes that UK Broadband currently offers fixed wireless broadband services using LTE spectrum in several locations. The document explains that fixed wireless networks are designed specifically for high bandwidth data capacity over a targeted area, unlike mobile networks. It provides details on the range and throughput of a sample 4G LTE base station and how fixed wireless can deliver speeds of at least 30Mbps downlink. The evolution of LTE technologies to 2014/2015 is also summarized. The document addresses UK's position on state aid for fixed wireless, noting issues around interim solutions and matching deployment rules to fiber-

1. Using LTE to Deliver Fixed Wireless
and
Next Generation Access Networks
UK Broadband Limited
March 2013

2. What I would like to talk about today:
• How Fixed Wireless can deliver NGA today in rural areas
• How Fixed Wireless, using LTE, is future proof
• Position on State Aid for Fixed Wireless

3. But first a word about UK Broadband
We deliver fast home and business broadband
• UKB uses LTE Spectrum in 3GPP Bands 42 and 43
• Launched UK’s first commercial 4G LTE network in Feb 2012
• Now offering fixed wireless broadband in:
Southwark, Swindon, Reading and Scunthorpe
• To business and domestic customers
• Currently building more networks and introducing mobile
services in 2013
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4. Fixed Wireless delivers NGA today

5. All wireless and all networks are not the same!
Fixed Wireless networks are not the same as Mobile networks
Mobile:Networks are typically designed for voice and thin
mobile broadband coverage over a wide area
Fixed Wireless: NGA fixed wireless networks are designed for high
bandwidth data capacity over a targeted area
AND to be received by an efficient larger antenna (e.g. an
indoor or outdoor broadband router)
LTE technology can be used for both fixed wireless and mobile networks
Networks need to be designed to deliver the solution for which they are built

6. Delivery Range of a 4G LTE base station (“wireless cabinet”)
15 Metres high
Throughput (DL / UL):
•45Mbps / 5Mbps
•30Mbps / 2Mbps
•2Mbps / 0.5Mbps
Average
house 8
Metres
high
7km 9km 15km
*Average values based on theoretical conditions: no terrain and/or clutter

7. How does Fixed Wireless deliver NGA?
Delivers at least 30Mbps downlink
Makes good use of the LTE tool box
• Design for a Committed Information Rate (CIR)
• Set network to always deliver to the CIR for each house
• Blocks new devices (mobile) from accessing the network
• Supports open access networks

8. LTE Evolution to 2014/5
LTE Advanced 20MHz channels
>1.2Gbps /
700MHz
80MHz
800MHz
850MHz CA
900MHz
Title CoMP
1500MHz 300Mbps /
20MHz
1700MHz Relay
84Mbps /
1800MHz 10MHz 4x4
1900MHz MIMO 4x4
DC MIMO
2100MHz
2300MHz 2x2 OFDM OFDM
2600MHz MIMO
3500MHz
64QAM 64QAM 64QAM
3600MHz
3GPP LTE 3GPP LTE 3GPP LTE
Release 9 Release 10 Release 11
Available today Available 2013 Available 2014/5

9. State Aid for Fixed Wireless
The EU is technology neutral on NGA networks
2 outstanding issues in the UK:
Is it an interim solution? How is this reflected?
The deployment rules must be the same as for FTTC
The current BDUK wireless guidelines are under review
Seek further clarification before finalising your tender

10. Thank you!