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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 its network, namely sites;

• Coverage and services experience needs, demand the construction of new sites;

• The process of construction of a new site has been a difficult and 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 reducing OPEX, CAPEX and increase the revenue?

* Considering a set higher than 40 sites, for the Portuguese business case.

2. Current Approach

2. Current Approach

• Since early 90’s, the planning and construction methods haven’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 take advantage 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‘ outdoor for a new one, with antennas inside;

o Location: Porto, Portugal.

Before:

After:

o Placement of two false chimneys, with antennas inside;

o Location: Chaves, Portugal.

5. Our portfolio - Site Camouflage Before:

After:

o Placement of two false chimneys, with antennas inside;

o Location: Maia, Portugal.

5. Our portfolio - Site Camouflage Before:

After:

o Installation of painted antennas in a church tower

o Location: Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Portugal

5. Our portfolio - Site Camouflage Before:

After:

o Replacement of a windmill

o Location: Maia, Portugal

5. Our portfolio - Site Camouflage Before:

After:

After:

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