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Air-To-Ground Broadband. Redefining Airborne Communications, Entertainment & Operations Steve Cutbirth AirCell LLC. Market Drivers. Connection Expectation – Always On Familiarity – Personal Device Customized – Information & Content Personalized – Presentation & Timing “My world, My way”.
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Air-To-Ground Broadband Redefining Airborne Communications, Entertainment & Operations Steve Cutbirth AirCell LLC
Market Drivers • Connection Expectation – Always On • Familiarity – Personal Device • Customized – Information & Content • Personalized – Presentation & Timing “My world, My way”
Always on ... Wired Wireless Dialup / Ethernet / Cable Mobile Telecom / Wi-Fi e.g. CDMA EV-DO
ATG Broadband Enabling ... My Device • Wi-Fi enabled laptops and most popular SmartPhones at launch • Cellular Data to follow (CDMA & GSM)
ATG Broadband Delivering ... My Information & Content
Inner Network Air Subsystem Ground Subsystem Wireless Cabin Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g CDMA EV-DO Rev A ATG Data Link Base Stations DSC & NOC Technology of ATG Broadband
Passenger Applications • Email & Attachments • VPN • Internet • Airline Walled Garden • Passenger Travel Services • Link to “Airline.com”
Passenger Applications • News-Weather-Sports • Destination Information • Affiliate Services • Games • Content Distribution
Most Attractive Content • News & Features • Finance & Investments • Destination Information
Inflight Voice & Data Communications Connecting People to Information and Support Pilot Flight Attendant Mechanic Ground Operations ATG Broadband Serving the Airline
ATG Broadband vs Satellite • Lower Weight • Dramatically Smaller Antenna & Less Drag • Less Complexity • Affordable Equipment Cost • Overnight Installation • A Fraction of the Service Cost • Ease of Network Expansion • Sustainable Business Model
AirCell Broadband Coverage • 1st Continental U.S. • Followed by ... • Canada • Mexico • Caribbean
Process to Go Beyond North America • Would Require Multi-National Regulatory Action to Allocate Spectrum • Broadband Requires > 2.5 MHz BW* • Partners Required for Investment, Development & Deployment • Process and Timeline Not Determined • Not a Solution for Ocean Routes *e.g. CDMA EVDO Rev A
Conclusion – ATG Broadband Enables the Fusion of ... Connectivity Entertainment Information Operations
Thank You! Steve Cutbirth AirCell LLC Phone: +1.303.379.0222 Email: scutbirth@aircell.com