Smart Fusion Pole Connecting the smart city February
Smart Fusion Pole Connecting the smart city February 2018
Connecting the network New urban locations required for 5 G Mobile network operators need to add 10 to 100 times more antenna locations in connected cities to expand densify their networks for 5 G. Access to hundreds of thousands of sites across the U. S. will speed deployment and enable plug-and-play installations. Source: Accenture Strategy – Smart Cities, How 5 G Can Help Municipalities Become Vibrant Smart Cities 2017
Connecting the smart city Potential wireless sites for mobile network operators ~26 million streetlights in the U. S. We are working with municipalities to access existing light pole locations for the deployment of Smart Fusion Poles. Source: U. S. Department of Energy 2013 Street Lighting Consortium
Connecting the people Wireless infrastructure for dense populations 80. 7% of the U. S. population lives in urban areas* *according to the 2010 Census, urban areas are defined as “densely developed residential, commercial or other nonresidential areas. ” Source: https: //www. citylab. com/equity/2012/03/us-urban-population-what-does-urban-really-mean/1589/
Today’s mobility challenge Mobile Wireless Operators must increase network capacity to accommodate user demand for high-bandwidth services, especially in cities and areas where people congregate. Cities need to implement smart city initiatives to improve communication, public safety and efficiency. The challenge is to rapidly deploy wireless sites on a large scale to keep up with today’s demand, as well as plan for 5 G and next-generation technologies. 5
Urban wireless broadband requirements For Mobile Network Operators › › Prime, street-level sites for network densification Predictable, fast and easy deployment on a large scale Future-ready access to support 5 G and Internet of Things (Io. T) Flexible design to accommodate equipment from major manufacturers
Urban wireless broadband requirements For Cities › › Aesthetically designed infrastructure to blend in with cityscape Smart city services harnessing the potential of Io. T to improve public safety and civic services Industrialized deployment to speed time to market and minimize disruption to city and citizens Shared infrastructure to support services from all mobile network operators
Alliance overview Alliance delivers enhanced network performance and efficiency. American Tower and Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, have formed an alliance to bring to market the Smart Fusion Pole, which combines energy-efficient LED lighting and controls with shared wireless infrastructure, to meet the › › End-to-end integrator Deploys and owns smart poles connectivity challenges faced by mobile network › › › Lighting expertise Master permit agreements Supplies pole, with pre-installed cables and antennas operators and cities. Our agreement with cities across the U. S. will Mobile Network Operators provide access to existing light pole locations for the deployment of Smart Fusion Poles, enabling hundreds of thousands of potential › › Selects pole locations Selects and deploys fiber City › › Provides electricity Maintains luminaire communications sites. 8
The Smart Fusion Pole › › › Prime Locations › Access to hundreds of thousands of street-level sites in urban markets Large-Scale Deployment › multiple antennas Cluster permitting allows the deployment of a large volume of sites at a time Fast and Easy Installation › luminaire Plug-and-play flexibility for radio installation, ready access for mobile network operators mid pole Future-Ready Access › Capability to host current and future radios and antennas pole base Aesthetic Design › Hides wireless equipment in plain sight and blends into any cityscape Supports Multiple Mobile Network Operators › Shared infrastructure to maximize scale and speed two radio bays
Industry-leading aesthetics High emphasis on aesthetics replacing existing light poles › Variety of luminaires available › Integrated antennas › › Universal design to match any traditional or decorative streetlights in the U. S. Base for remote radio heads is a structural part of the pole Decorative family Cobra Head family 12’ Decorative example 8’’ wide mid-pole 14” wide base 7’ tall base 20’ Cobra Head example 8’’ wide mid-pole 14” wide base 7’ tall base
Io. T Breakthrough Awards American Tower and Signify were selected as winners of the 2018 Io. T Breakthrough Award in two categories: › Overall Smart City Solution Provider of the Year › Industrial Smart Lighting Solution of the Year The Io. T Breakthrough Awards program recognizes the top innovators and leaders in the global Io. T market, and the Smart Fusion Pole was selected out of 2, 000+ nominations from companies all over the world. 11
Smart Fusion Pole, primary applications › › › Increase capacity in cities Increase capacity for the outside of private venues, such as outdoor malls, parking lots of sporting venues, concert arenas, etc. Increase coverage and capacity for historic village districts Increase coverage and capacity in suburban neighborhoods for Over The Top (OTT) wireless cable services Coverage for rural-sensitive areas, corridors, canyons, etc. where towers are prohibitive 12
Accelerated deployment › › Agreements with cities provide access to hundreds of thousands of existing streetlight locations Cluster permitting, deploying a large volume of sites at a time, provides streamlined deployment on a large scale › Industrialized deployment methodology speeds time to market › Ready access and plug-and-play design enables quick installation 13
Agreement with the City of Huntington Beach, CA American Tower’s agreement with the City of Huntington Beach provides: › Exclusive access to 200 existing light pole locations for the deployment of Smart Fusion Poles › Sites situated predominantly along the Pacific Highway and downtown areas, close to many popular restaurants and retail establishments › Access to high-performance broadband to meet the insatiable demand for high-speed data, especially during world-class events, like the Vans U. S. Open of Surfing 14
Agreement with the City of Huntington Beach, CA “We want to be a leader in smart city initiatives to provide residents, businesses and visitors a better city experience and quality of life. Equally important is the ability to maintain the aesthetics of this beautiful seaside city I call home. That’s why I’m so excited about the Smart Fusion Pole; it provides the connectivity required for our smart city initiatives, without sacrificing the beauty and vista of our city. ” – Mike Posey, City of Huntington Beach Mayor 15
Access to private property locations › › › Access to 300+ malls and venues for the deployment of Smart Fusion Poles in parking lots and busy outdoor areas Leverage our existing agreement with property owners Off-load capacity from macro network in heavily trafficked areas 16
Connect your smart city with us A global leader in wireless infrastructure Access to shared infrastructure in prime locations A global leader in lighting Fast-track deployments Innovative design that enables 4 G, 5 G, Io. T and beyond
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