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U.S. Wireless Broadband: LMDS, MMDS and Unlicensed Spectrum. February 17, 2000 Presented By: Peter Jarich & James Mendelson. The Strategis Group Broadband Information Services. Telecom Information Services Since 1964 Global Presence Publications in All Fields Wireless Broadband
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U.S. Wireless Broadband: LMDS, MMDS and Unlicensed Spectrum February 17, 2000 Presented By: Peter Jarich & James Mendelson
The Strategis GroupBroadband Information Services • Telecom Information Services Since 1964 • Global Presence • Publications in All Fields • Wireless Broadband • Internet User Trends • Branding & Bundling • Competitive Telephony & Convergence • Consumer, Financial, Technology Focus • Online News Services
WHAT? What Is Fixed Wireless? Why Is It Important?
The Wireless Local Loop? • Fixed, not mobile. • Not simply voice. • All you need is spectrum!
The Spectrum? • Three emerging technologies. • Individual characteristics. • Individual costs.
The Importance? • New Technologies • Living Examples • Major Carriers • Real Drivers
WHY? What is the Fixed Wireless Business Model?
80% Labor Cost vs. 80% Equip. Costs “Backhoes Don’t Obey Moore’s Law.” - Tren Griffin VP Strategy, NEXTLINK Fixed Wireless Cost Structure
Service Control Profit Margins Fixed Wireless “Control Structure” On-Network • Facilities Competition is the only option! • Profit Control • Service Control • The Reality of the 14 Points Unbundle Local Loop Unbundle T-1 Resale
Bundling Take Rates 35% 35+% 25% Wireless = Bundling (Practice) Wireless Exceeds Expectations!
5-10 mi 60 - 70 mi MMDS Cell Site Migration Cell Site Migration • Macro to Micro-cellular deployments. • More spectrum per end-user. • More bandwidth per end-user.
WHO? Who has Launched Broadband Wireless Services and Where is it Available?
HighSpeed.Com NEXTLINK Local Multipoint Distribution ServiceHype Becoming Reality • Urban & Rural • Major & Minor Players
MMDS - Wireless CableFollowing the Cable Model • One-Way & Two Way • Urban & Rural
Operational Non-Operating MMDS - Wireless CableSprint & MCI WorldCom Battle AT&T with Nationwide Coverage • ~200 Markets • Rural & Urban
Multipoint Unlicensed Spectrum BroadbandThe Early Winner? • 200+ Markets • Rural Deployment
HOW MUCH? What Revenues will Wireless Broadband Earn?
Forecast Assumptions • Internet as Key Driver • current emphasis • local phone service is ubiquitous • new technologies and mission-critical voice • Scope of Total Internet Market • 2003 Business Penetration = 74.1% to 91.8% • 2003 Residential Penetration = 83.6% • 2003 Access & Transport Revenues = $34.1 Billion • Target Markets • 2000 - 2001 Launch Dates
Millions, $ Service RevenuesBy Technology 2003 Total: $3.4 Billion
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? What Conclusions Can We Draw?
U.S. Wireless Broadband Perspectives • Wireless Broadband Is Here Today • Wireless Is Not Just Voice • Wireless Meets End-user Demand For Bundles • Wireless Meets Operator Demand For Revenue And Service Control • Revenues Are Growing Quickly And Will Be Substantial!
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