Jul 14, 2015
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Index
1. Introduction
2. Current approach
3. The Portuguese Case
4. Our portfolio
1. Introduction
• Currently, Network Operators face several issues:• Reduce OPEX;
• Reduce CAPEX;
• Increase Revenue.
• The standard approach involves:• Increase number of customers;
• Increase services offer;
• ...
• But we face a question: Is there another approach?
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
• PLMN customers and services are supported by itsnetwork, namely sites;
• Coverage and services experience needs, demand theconstruction of new sites;
• The process of construction of a new site has been a difficultand time consuming task:– In actual success rate figures, the average cycle is over 2 years (from
site design to site-on-air).*
• But, how can we reduce this time? While reducingOPEX, CAPEX and increase the revenue?
* Considering a set higher than 40 sites, forthe Portuguese business case.
2. Current Approach
2. Current Approach
• Since early 90’s, the planning and construction methodshaven’t changed: Use of…– large rented areas;
– Shelters;
– Towers;
– Single band antennas;
– …
2. Current Approach
• The technology has improved in last 20 years. We must takeadvantage of these evolutions, by using:– RRHs/RRUs;
– Smaller equipment;
– Dual / Triband antennas.
3. The Portuguese Case
4. The Portuguese Case
5. Our portfolio
A few examples…
5. Our portfolio - Site Camouflage
o Replacement of the ‘HOTEL‘ outdoorfor a new one, with antennas inside;
o Location: Porto, Portugal.
Before:
After:
o Placement of two falsechimneys, with antennas inside;
o Location: Chaves, Portugal.
5. Our portfolio - Site CamouflageBefore:
After:
o Placement of two falsechimneys, with antennas inside;
o Location: Maia, Portugal.
5. Our portfolio - Site CamouflageBefore:
After:
o Installation of painted antennas in achurch tower
o Location: Vila Pouca deAguiar, Portugal
5. Our portfolio - Site CamouflageBefore:
After:
o Replacement of a windmill
o Location: Maia, Portugal
5. Our portfolio - Site CamouflageBefore:
After:
After:
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