Download The Origins of First Broadband Group (FBG)

Technology deployed in Bella Bella B.C Canada (2005)
Challenges
+ Community 350 miles north of major city
+ No affordable and reliable connectivity
+ Slow dial up access
Bella Bella Challenges
Solutions & Accomplishments
+ 2005 installed high speed internet
connectivity solutions
+ Affordable and reliable services for schools,
health centre, government offices
+ Community is now able to connect to the
world of business and social networks
The Origins of First Broadband Group (FBG)
MIK Industries & Advance Interactive Inc.
Joint Venture to Form First Broadband Group
The power and reach
of MIK’s 55 year old
international network
of companies
First Broadband Group
Developing, deploying and
maintaining wireless systems
to provide broadband services
in rural communities.
Patented technology
solutions that offer
the ultimate reach of
reliable, secure
wireless connectivity
at extreme speeds.
Merging Advanced Interactive Technology with the Power and Reach of MIK’s International Network
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55 Years
960 Employees
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Office throughout the world
Over 600,000 sq.ft. of facilities
Types of Connectivity
Fiber:
Fiber-optic communication is a method of transmitting
information from one place to another by sending pulses
of light through an optical fiber.
DSL:
Is a family of technologies that provides Internet
access by transmitting digital data over the wires of a
local telephone network.
Cable / Coax:
An insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and
used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication
signals.
Satellite:
A satellite placed in orbit around the earth in order to relay
television, radio, and telephone signals.
UHF (FBG Solutions)
Ultra High Frequency propagation characteristics are ideal
for long distance terrestrial communication, with a range
farther than line-of-sight from the transmitter.
Backhaul:
The part of a telecommunications network that connects
the main body of the network with smaller sub networks.
Connectivity Comparison
Wireless
Types of Connectivity
Wired
Unlicensed Satellite Cellular LTE
900Mhz Technology Technology
Technology
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COAX
DSL
Cable Technology
UHF
Technolog
Technology
y
FBG
Fiber
Technology
RELIABILITY
Low
Average *1
Good*2
Good
Good
Good*
Good
SECURITY
Low
Good
Good
Good*4
Good
Good
High
COVERAGE
Low
High
Low
High
SPEED
Low
Low
Good*6
Good*6
Good*6
Low
Good
AVAILABILITY/Acce
ssible
Average
High
Low*7
Good
Low*5
Low*5
Low*5
RURAL/URBAN
Rural
Rural/Urban
Urban
Rural
Urban
Rural/Urban
Urban
*1- Dependent on foliage & wind CPE movement
*2- Dependent on distance to tower & amount of simultaneous
users
*3- Dependent on distance to D-slam
*4- Licensed spectrum from Government body
Average*5 Average*5
Average*5
*5- Dependent on the availability to dig & capital cost
*6- Depends on simultaneous users
*7- Only offers in major cities
Licensed (FBG) vs Unlicensed
Spectrum
Licensed BroadcastUHF 500Mhz-899Mhz
Regulated by Government
Unlicensed Broadcast900Mhz-2.4Ghz
Unregulated open bandwidth
Point to Multi Point Broadcast System
-Broadcast Low frequency allows for greater signal
penetration through foliage and tailored for the challenges
of a typical rural community.
-Higher broadcast frequencies are blocked and/or have
difficulty penetrating through foliage and trees.
-Near “Line-of-Sight” signal allows coverage signal to
“Bend”around hills and valleys to reach customer.
-”Line of Sight” transmission requires a non-obstructed path
between transmitting and receiving antennas for
connectivity.
-Licensed broadcast allows for frequency specific
broadcast thus preventing any interference or interruption
from any other transmission signals.
-Non-licensed frequency transmission by many carriers
cause unreliable service and interference and security
concerns.
Licensed Backhaul- 6Ghz,11Ghz*(Canada)
Unlicensed Backhaul 5.8Ghz*(Canada)
Point to Point (Life Line to the Network)
- Dedicated License spectrum provides an uninterrupted
link “Life Line” communication backbone.
- The unlicensed wireless backbone that provides a
communication “life line” is vulnerable to interference.
- The non interference of signal results in higher speeds,
quality and secure communication to the base station.
- The signal interference lowers speed, quality of service
and system performance thus creating challenges for
reliable service.
Prioritized Broadband Usage
Prioritizing traffic while maintaining Quality of Service (QOS)
Proof of Concept using FBG Technology Solutions
Process
Results
Applications to Industry Canada were procured,
equipment was purchased, programmed and mounted
on an existing broadcast tower in a rural community
called Whitecourt, Alberta.
Using the FBG technology solutions as applied to the
UHF broadband we created a coverage area of 50
km radius, versus the typical 5 km radius, from a
microcell tower.
Residential Viability
After the proof of concept, the Company went forward
implementing a community connection business model.
With a R&D investment of $15 Million, FBG spent 4 years
of installs, thousands of hours of tweaking and fine tuning
to test and improve the capabilities and limitations of the
UHF spectrum.
Connection to local businesses and residences in Whitecourt,
Alberta was achieved by utilizing a small two way antenna
outside the building and a transceiver and a router inside.
After perfecting the business model in Whitecourt, Alberta, the Company built its second FBG Technology
System to service Grande Prairie, Albert and its surrounding areas.
FBG Expanding its Alberta Coverage
Total Network Coverage of
64,000 Square Km
The Company has licensed network coverage
along the Alaskan Highway #43 in Western
Canada. Each System has an approximate
coverage of 50 km radius or 8,000 square km.
Resulting in Coverage of
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40,447 Residential Homes
4,272 Businesses
Thousands of Well Heads
10 First Nation Settlements
Fox Creek (Case Study of a complete application of the System)
Over 5,000 Well
Heads
Reliable Broadband Services to Rural Industries
Businesses, Farming, Mining, Oil/Gas, Well Heads & Camps
Oil Fields
Gas Well Heads
Farming
Industrial Camps
Gas well
Open pit
Trailer Camp Site
Mine pit
Rapid Deployment
Mobile Tower - Carrier on Wheels (COW)
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Portable mobile towers provide network and
wireless coverage
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Emergency response during disaster relief
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Quick deployment for recovery of any system
tower issue
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Perfect short term solution for exploration in
the mining and oil/gas industries.
FBG Network Operation Center (NOC)
The NOC’s certified engineers monitor all
the services of the systems and optimize
the performance of the network .
We route issues to certified engineers who
take immediate responsibility for all service
tickets.
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24/7 Intelligence Monitoring
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Fully Redundant NOC
Direct Access to Engineers:
While others may promise swift resolution,
they often rely on non-technical call center.
Next Steps
1
NDA for Virtual Online Secure
Communications Portal
To establish a secure online folder specific for each project to share
communications between FBG and the client.
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The client applies to the Government
to secure a frequency specific license
All licences and permits required from the Government will need to be
acquired by the client before FGB can complete the final project
proposal.
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Preliminary Questionnaire &
Requirements Documents
Client defines their goals, objectives and high level details of the
proposed project.
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FBG Drafts initial Proposal
Provides a point of reference for location, cost and scope of the
project after engineers have shared feedback (regional and local)
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Acceptance of Proposal
with a $75,000 Refundable Retainer
FBG will allocate the resources and start the process towards creating
the final detailed proposal.
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Client Authorizes the Detailed
Proposal & Signs Contract
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Fill out the Loan Agreements for
Northstar Finance
If required by the client FGB has arranged a financing partner that is
knowledgeable in his sector.