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CBRS Proposal

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What is CBRS?

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• Utilizes 150Mhz wide band of the 3.5Ghz

• Allows for creation of private LTE networks– No need to acquire spectrum licenses

• Benefits over traditional wifi– Longer range

– Reduced power usage

– Operates outside of wifi spectrum

Citizens Broadband Radio Service

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What does a deployment look like?

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2 -3 Ruckus Q910 Access Points

2 EPC routers

CBRS band 48 client USB modems

Example - Castro/Mistral

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District-wide deployment

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• Every site with at least one AP– CA/MI and DO/TH/ST with 2-3

• 300 client USB modems

• Installation costs

Deploying at all sites

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Coverage of SED students

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Coverage of all students

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Next Steps

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• Work with vendor to create more accurate coverage maps

• Validate viability of unused fiber for city and Whisman

• Category B equipment available in the Spring

Next Steps