RMEL Distribution Overhead and Underground Operations and Maintenance Conference October 11, 2018

BEST PRACTICES IN JOINT USE

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About Mobilitie, LLC

Indoor and outdoor neutral host Distributed Antenna Systems that provide improved coverage and capacity for all wireless carriers at large venues and in the most challenging locations across the country

High-density Wi-Fi networks that provide ubiquitous internet access to all wireless enable mobile and fixed devices

Indoor and outdoor Small Cell networks use Femtocell, Picocell, and Microcell technologies with combined radio heads to provide improved 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi service to enterprises and real estate properties

Multi-carrier communication towers that enable improved wireless service to carriers across their nationwide macro networks based on our industry leading Lease-to-Suit® model

Our program allows wireless carriers to focus on their core business by having Mobilitie manage third party activity on tower sites

Wireless and Wireline solutions that provide high data bandwidth connectivity to boost throughput and capacity of new and existing networks

TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY

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Data Demand

MOBILE DATA TRAFFIC (EB/MONTH)

U.S. MOBILE DATA IN 2016

49% OF THE HOUSEHOLDS WERE WIRELESS ONLY

64% OF MOBILE DATA IS

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NEW DEVICES52.4 MILLION ADDED TO THE MOBILE NETWORK

88%OF THE POPULATION

ACCOUNTED FOR MOBILE USAGE

Smartphones generate 102x more

data trafficPER MONTH THAN A BASIC HANDSET

500%INCREASE EXPECTANCY OF

MOBILE DATA FROM 2016 TO 2021

Source: Cisco VNI Mobile, 2017

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4.6 MILLIONCONNECTED WEARABLE DEVICES

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Small Cell Equipment

Omni Antenna• Pole top slimline solution• Connects with end users• 360 degree propagation

Radio Unit• Converts radio frequencies• Increases network capacity

UE Relay• Wireless backhaul solution• Eliminates need for fiber for

most sites• Communicates with existing

infrastructure

AC Distribution• Control Power to the site• On and Off Switch

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Deployment Examples: Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Omaha, Colorado Springs

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Utility Requirements for Collocation• Will the sites be a flat rate or metered? Is there another

option?

• How will sites be tracked?

• What will the application process look like? Can applications be submitted online?

• Define when to attach versus when to replaceo Can the pole be replaced for additional height?o Can an extension be used? What kind?o If the pole needs to be replaced what pole type

should be used?

• Consider equipment configurationo Can the antenna be pole top?o Does the equipment need to be shrouded?o Is communication space preferred?

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Consideration: Safety Requirements versus Aesthetic Requirements

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Consideration: Antenna Location

Above the line Below the line

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Consideration: Meter Location

Pole Pedestal

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Consideration: Extension or replacement

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Step 1: Pre-Application Meeting

• Collaboration with local utility and jurisdiction

• Discuss height, location, and design

• Ask for a description of company’s local deployment plan and time line

• Set expectations for deliverables

• Discuss what is required for a complete application submittal

• Establish a single point of contact

• Set up weekly or bi-weekly meetings

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Step 2: Preliminary review of location/s

Before ViewAerial View

SITE NAME DN90XSJJJJCOORDINATES Latitude Longitude

ADDRESS TBD (south of E. 16th on Ironton S.)LOCATION APPROVAL DATE BY CITY OF AURORA TBD

COMMENTS

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Step 2: Preliminary review of location/s

Before ViewAerial View

SITE NAME DN90XSXXXCOORDINATES Latitude Longitude

ADDRESS TBDLOCATION APPROVAL DATE BY CITY OF AURORA TBD

COMMENTS

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Step 3: Utility Application Review (possible questions)

• Does the pole need to be replacedo Can a extension be used?o If the pole needs to be replaced what pole type should be used?

• Consider equipment configurationo Can the antenna be pole top?o Does the equipment need to be shrouded?o Where is the disconnect?

• Who will replace the pole and perform make-ready?

• Are there other entities on the pole that will need to be notified? How will that be done?

• If it is metered, where will the meter go?

• Will power be at the pole or does power need to be brought to the pole? Who will do that? Provide a Power design if necessary.

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Step 4: Make-ready estimate or cost letter

• The small cell provider will use this letter to determine if the project is still cost effective.

• If the project is cost effective the small cell provider will distribute a check to the utility and ask when the construction work will be complete.

• Provider may wish to coordinate vendor work, or if make-ready is outsourced, look to bring them on and do all deployment work at one time.

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Step 5: Construction and Post Construction

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Mobilitie Strives to be a Valued Partner

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