1. Will 5G Wireless Overtake Fiber to the Premises?
Jim Selby - President

2. What types of 5G today Outlined in the ITU draft:
A peak data rate of 20 Gbps downlink and 10 Gbps uplink
A peak spectral efficiency of bps/Hz downlink and 15 bps/Hz uplink
A user experienced data rate of 100 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink (in a Dense Urban test environment)

3. What is 5G fixed wireless?
Millimeter Wave Wireless (mmWave) Technology
mmWave consists of GHz
60 GHz V-Band is unlicensed
Officially named IMT-2020, currently in standardization process by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
Final standard definition expected by 2020

4. Current 5G Specifications
Outlined in the ITU draft:
A peak data rate of 20 Gbps downlink and 10 Gbps uplink
A peak spectral efficiency of bps/Hz downlink and 15 bps/Hz uplink
A user experienced data rate of 100 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink (in a Dense Urban test environment)

5. Functionality Up to 120° functional angle on mmWave antennas
Flexible - easily reconfigurable to respond to environment or needs
Point to MultiPoint capable
O² absorption reduces range, but also reduces interference
Line-of-Sight disruptable, but no need to bury lines

6. Common Use Cases
Areas where fiber deployment is cost-prohibitive, such as Low Density (rural) or Very High Density (large city)
Wireless to the Premises, last mile deployment
Wireless Redundant Backhauls
Smart Cities

7. Risks of using 5G FWA Reliant on line of sight
“Wireless” vs “Hardwired” perception
Incapable of transmitting analog or DAS signals
Upgrading is more expensive than transceivers
Shorter effective life span
IMT-2020 is still being defined, “5G” may not mean the same thing to different parties

8. Reliability Line of sight disruption
O₂ and H₂O absorption, affected by weather
When line of sight is maintained, performance is stellar
Capable of meeting current consumers needs

9. Average internet connection speed in the US
Sustainability
Cost effectiveness - estimated savings of 40% for last-mile connectivity vs FTTP
Not susceptible to breakage, e.g. tree limbs, trenching
No need for locating services
Increased replacement or upgrade costs
Future demand may exceed capabilities
Average internet connection speed in the US

10. Real World Example Deployments

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