ruralconnect & tv white space
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We design microwave and UHF radio products for high-capacity data and voice delivery systems for hard-to-reach regions and remote operations
Milestones– 1989 – Founded Carlson Communications
– 1990 – Launched OptaPhone product line
– 1997 – $6M in OptaPhone sales worldwide
– 1998 – Exit sale to Zhone Technologies
– 2000 – Founded Carlson Wireless
– 2002 – Launched TrailBlazer for Telcos & Public Safety
– 2006 – LongHaul radio serves as TDM backhaul
– 2008 – Began TV White Space (TVWS) product development
– 2009 – 400 Gen 1 units in the field
– 2012 – TVWS trials w/ Google in 10 South African schools
– 2013 – Participated in 57 trials in 10 countries
– 2013 – Received FCC certification
– 2014 – 1600 Gen 2 units in the field
Jim CarlsonCEO Carlson [email protected]
TrailblazerWireless POTS phone-line data extender
or leased line replacement
LongHaul TDMHigh-bandwidth long-range Ethernet point-to-point radio
LongHaul STHigher throughput medium-range extended networking capabilities
LongHaulTransmit voice and data over long distances with low latency
Base station antennas:
Client antennas:
Log Periodic High Gain Log Periodic
60 – 90 Degree Sector High-Gain 360 Degree Omni 120-180 Degree Omni Reflector
UHF Signal for non-line-of-sight performance
Broadband through Trees & Buildings
Software defined radio designed to supportaccess to television bands
Wider coverage than Wi-Fi with less equipment and infrastructure
Point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configurations
Locally managed graphic user interface
White-space database connection ready
Green = Areas served by at least 1 broadband provider
White = Areas with no broadband provider at all
Source: broadbandmap.gov
Fixed wireless difficult because of trees & hills
Number of TV channels available throughout the U.S.
Source: Spectrum Bridge
Number of Channels Available
White Space Hotspot
WISP & Rural Broadband
Utilities: Energy & Power
Transportation
Internet of Things & M2M• A solution for WISPs to reach their
“last mile” customers.• Alternative to 900 Mhz, Non-line-of-
sight, penetrates trees, hills, and complex terrain
Public Safety
Industrial: Oil & Gas
• Emergency broadband communications for rural communities
• Emergency response / Disaster relief network
• Remotely monitor, manage and control essential data
• Oversee worker and equipment safety• Improved communications using
prime spectrum
• Operational SCADA use• Smart Metering and Power Grid
Control• Machine Automation
• Provide community connectivity via libraries, municipal areas, shopping centers, parks and recreation areas, office buildings, etc…
Smart Cities
• Monitor SCADA and Telemetry Equipment
• Smart Grid Automation & Control• Video surveillance capabilities
• Trailers from Motor Freight• Freight Train Cars• Shipping Containers• Ferry Boat Communications
• Smart roads and traffic signal management
• City-wide connected TV White Space hotspots
• For the last year, Carlson has shipped nearly 2,000 radios to 38 countries around the globe.
• The type of use cases vary from federal agencies, to oil and mineral operations, communication networks for railroads, municipal wireless, or backhauling hotspots around the world.
• In the near future, we expect to see TV White Space having major implications for the Internet of Things – a projected multi-billion dollar industry
www.CarlsonWireless.com