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Wireless Communications Services in San Juan County

Wireless Communications Services in San Juan County. San Juan County Wireless Services Workshop January 22, 2010 Presentation by: Northwest Wireless Association Richard J. Busch, President. Goals of the Presentation. Describe: Wireless services generally available in U.S.

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Wireless Communications Services in San Juan County

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  1. Wireless Communications Services in San Juan County San Juan County Wireless Services Workshop January 22, 2010 Presentation by: Northwest Wireless Association Richard J. Busch, President

  2. Goals of the Presentation • Describe: • Wireless services generally available in U.S. • Wireless services available in San Juan County • Cell site designs • Impact of current San Juan County regulations • Suggestions for land use code revisions

  3. Northwest Wireless Association • Nonprofit business association • Education programs for wireless industry professionals • Education outreach to state and local government • Formed in 2007

  4. Wireless Services in U.S. Today • 2G and 2.5G: Primarily voice and text services

  5. Wireless Services in U.S. Today • 2G and 2.5G: Primarily voice and text services • Secure, digital communications

  6. Wireless Services in U.S. Today • 2G and 2.5G: Primarily voice and text services • Secure, digital communications • Voice, email, text and some Internet access

  7. Wireless Services in U.S. Today • 2G and 2.5G: Primarily voice and text services • Secure, digital communications • Voice, email, text and some Internet access • 3G and 4G: Voice, text, Internet access and video

  8. Wireless Services in U.S. Today • 2G and 2.5G: Primarily voice and text services • Secure, digital communications • Voice, email, text and some Internet access • 3G and 4G: Voice, text, Internet access and video • Secure, digital voice and data communications

  9. Wireless Services in U.S. Today • 2G and 2.5G: Primarily voice and text services • Secure, digital communications • Voice, email, text and some Internet access • 3G and 4G: Voice, text, Internet access and video • Secure, digital voice and data communications • Higher speeds = faster downloads

  10. Examples of Services via 3G • AroundMe

  11. Examples of Services via 3G • AroundMe: List of Local Establishments

  12. Examples of Services via 3G • AroundMe: Driving Directions

  13. Examples of Services via 3G • Urban Spoon: List of Local Establishments

  14. Examples of Services via 3G • Urban Spoon: • Ratings • Location • Map • Touch phone number

  15. Examples of Services via 3G • Upload/Download Images

  16. Other Services Available via 3G • Ferry cams • Border crossing cameras • Real time traffic reports • Emergency weather information • Interactive map and driving directions • News, weather and financial reports • Farmer’s markets maps and information • Bar code scanner/competitive shopper • Where’s My Car?

  17. Services in San Juan County • Coverage (estimated):

  18. Emergency Services: Locating Those Who Cannot Locate Themselves An emergency caller’s location can be determined if he or she cannot speak or does not know where they are BUT ONLY IF there is a strong and reliable wireless signal Additional infrastructure is necessary to ensure that the public in San Juan County receives necessary emergency services

  19. Emergency Services in San Juan County • The number of Americans who have “cut the cord” is rising dramatically every year and now stands at approximately 1 in 5. Source: Center for Disease Control

  20. Emergency Services • At the same time, the number of 911 calls made from wireless devices have also increased exponentially • Nearly 300,000 wireless 911 calls are placed every day • Wireless-only subscribers have no other options to call for help when they are outside of coverage areas • Without a wireless signal the call for emergency services is never received

  21. Bold Statements

  22. Bold Statements • I think these things are going to catch on . . .

  23. Bold Statements • I think these things are going to catch on . . . • 80% penetration rate

  24. Bold Statements • I think these things are going to catch on . . . • 80% penetration rate • Users want to make and receive calls where they are

  25. Bold Statements • I think these things are going to catch on . . . • 80% penetration rate • Users want to make and receive calls where they are • Need antennas in order to make and receive calls

  26. Bold Statements • I think these things are going to catch on . . . • 80% penetration rate • Users want to make and receive calls where they are • Need antennas in order to make and receive calls • Antennas (or screening) must be visible

  27. Design of Cell Sites • It depends. Some factors: • Coverage objectives

  28. Design of Cell Sites • It depends. Some factors: • Coverage objectives • Usage volumes

  29. Design of Cell Sites • It depends. Some factors: • Coverage objectives • Usage volumes • Height of trees, buildings, hills and other obstructions

  30. Design of Cell Sites • It depends. Some factors: • Coverage objectives • Usage volumes • Height of trees, buildings, hills and other obstructions • Height of antennas relative to obstructions (higher = fewer)

  31. Design of Cell Sites • It depends. Some factors: • Coverage objectives • Usage volumes • Height of trees, buildings, hills and other obstructions • Height of antennas relative to obstructions (higher = fewer) • Number of technologies/antennas/cables installed at site

  32. Design of Cell Sites • It depends. Some factors: • Coverage objectives • Usage volumes • Height of trees, buildings, hills and other obstructions • Height of antennas relative to obstructions (higher = fewer) • Number of technologies/antennas/cables installed at site • Antenna distance from pole

  33. Design of Cell Sites • It depends. Some factors: • Coverage objectives • Usage volumes • Height of trees, buildings, hills and other obstructions • Height of antennas relative to obstructions (higher = fewer) • Number of technologies/antennas/cables installed at site • Antenna distance from pole • Collocation – existing sites; space on new sites

  34. Design of Cell Sites • It depends. Some factors: • Coverage objectives • Usage volumes • Height of trees, buildings, hills and other obstructions • Height of antennas relative to obstructions (higher = fewer) • Number of technologies/antennas/cables installed at site • Antenna distance from pole • Collocation – existing sites; space on new sites • Like a balloon: push on one part; affects the other parts

  35. Examples of Integrated Sites

  36. Integrated Sites • Why aren’t these sites a permitted use subject to design review? • Remember: • Antennas (or screens) must be visible to provide service • People want service where they live, work, play… • The public wants access to emergency services

  37. Characteristics: • Existing infrastructure or less obvious new sites • Antennas mounted close to support structure • Color same as infrastructure or surroundings • Replacements: Diameter 2x (or less) than original • Height of replacement structure = separation requirement plus height of antenna arrays

  38. Integrated Sites: • Existing infrastructure: • Monopole • Water tank and tower • Transmission tower • Roof top • Wall Mount • Less Intrusive New Sites: • Monopole in tree stand • Slick stick • Flagpole • Parking lot light • Extensions and replacements: • Monopole • Utility pole • Street light • Flagpole • Stadium light pole • Light standard

  39. Public Policy • Should encourage integrated network design • “Encourage” = Permitted use subject to design review • Administrative use permit for minor differences that are consistent with intent of integrated network design • Other structures will still be required in some areas; subject to administrative use permit or CUP

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