Technology deployed in Bella Bella B.C Canada (2005)

+Community 350 miles north of major city+No affordable and reliable connectivity+Slow dial up access

+2005 installed high speed internet connectivity solutions

+Affordable and reliable services for schools, health centre, government offices

+Community is now able to connect to the world of business and social networks

Challenges

Bella Bella Challenges

Solutions & Accomplishments

The Origins of First Broadband Group (FBG)MIK Industries & Advance Interactive Inc.

Joint Venture to Form First Broadband Group

The power and reach of MIK’s 55 year oldinternational networkof companies First Broadband Group

Developing, deploying andmaintaining wireless systemsto provide broadband servicesin rural communities.

Patented technologysolutions that offerthe ultimate reach ofreliable, securewireless connectivityat extreme speeds.

Merging Advanced Interactive Technology with the Power and Reach of MIK’s International Network

•55 Years •960 Employees

• Office throughout the world• Over 600,000 sq.ft. of facilities

Types of ConnectivityFiber: Fiber-optic communication is a method of transmitting information from one place to another by sending pulses of light through an optical fiber.

Cable / Coax: An insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.

UHF (FBG Solutions)Ultra High Frequency propagation characteristics are ideal for long distance terrestrial communication, with a range farther than line-of-sight from the transmitter.  

Satellite: A satellite placed in orbit around the earth in order to relay television, radio, and telephone signals.

Backhaul: The part of a telecommunications network that connects the main body of the network with smaller sub networks.

DSL: Is a family of technologies that provides Internet access by transmitting digital data over the wires of a local telephone network.

Types of Connectivity

Wireless Wired

Unlicensed 900Mhz

Technology(Next Slide)

Satellite Technology

Cellular LTE Technology

FBGUHF

Technology

COAX Cable

Technology

DSL Technology

Fiber Technology

RELIABILITY Low Average *1 Good*2 Good Good Good* Good

 

SECURITY Low Good Good Good*4 Good Good High

 

COVERAGE Low High Low High Average*5 Average*5 Average*5

 

SPEED Low Low Good*6 Good*6 Good*6 Low Good

  AVAILABILITY/

Accessible Average High Low*7 Good Low*5 Low*5 Low*5

 

RURAL/URBAN Rural Rural/Urban Urban Rural Urban Rural/Urban Urban

 

Connectivity Comparison

*1- Dependent on foliage & wind CPE movement*2- Dependent on distance to tower & amount of simultaneous users*3- Dependent on distance to D-slam*4- Licensed spectrum from Government body

*5- Dependent on the availability to dig & capital cost*6- Depends on simultaneous users*7- Only offers in major cities

Licensed (FBG) vs Unlicensed Spectrum

Licensed Broadcast- UHF 500Mhz-899Mhz

Regulated by Government

Unlicensed Broadcast-900Mhz-2.4Ghz

Unregulated open bandwidthPoint to Multi Point Broadcast System

-Broadcast Low frequency allows for greater signal penetration through foliage and tailored for the challenges of a typical rural community.

-Higher broadcast frequencies are blocked and/or have difficulty penetrating through foliage and trees.

-Near “Line-of-Sight” signal allows coverage signal to “Bend”around hills and valleys to reach customer.

-”Line of Sight” transmission requires a non-obstructed path between transmitting and receiving antennas for connectivity.

-Licensed broadcast allows for frequency specific broadcast thus preventing any interference or interruption from any other transmission signals.

-Non-licensed frequency transmission by many carriers cause unreliable service and interference and security concerns.

Licensed Backhaul- 6Ghz,11Ghz*(Canada)

Unlicensed Backhaul 5.8Ghz*(Canada)

Point to Point (Life Line to the Network)- Dedicated License spectrum provides an uninterrupted link “Life Line” communication backbone.

- The unlicensed wireless backbone that provides a communication “life line” is vulnerable to interference.

- The non interference of signal results in higher speeds, quality and secure communication to the base station.

- The signal interference lowers speed, quality of service and system performance thus creating challenges for reliable service.

Prioritizing traffic while maintaining Quality of Service (QOS)

Prioritized Broadband Usage

Applications to Industry Canada were procured, equipment was purchased, programmed and mounted on an existing broadcast tower in a rural community called Whitecourt, Alberta.

Proof of Concept using FBG Technology Solutions

Using the FBG technology solutions as applied to the UHF broadband we created a coverage area of 50 km radius, versus the typical 5 km radius, from a microcell tower.

Process Results

Residential ViabilityAfter the proof of concept, the Company went forward implementing a community connection business model. With a R&D investment of $15 Million, FBG spent 4 years of installs, thousands of hours of tweaking and fine tuning to test and improve the capabilities and limitations of the UHF spectrum.

After perfecting the business model in Whitecourt, Alberta, the Company built its second FBG Technology System to service Grande Prairie, Albert and its surrounding

areas. 

Connection to local businesses and residences in Whitecourt, Alberta was achieved by utilizing a small two way antenna outside the building and a transceiver and a router inside.

FBG Expanding its Alberta Coverage

The Company has licensed network coverage along the Alaskan Highway #43 in Western Canada. Each System has an approximate coverage of 50 km radius or 8,000 square km.

• 40,447 Residential Homes• 4,272 Businesses• Thousands of Well Heads• 10 First Nation Settlements

Resulting in Coverage of

Total Network Coverage of 64,000 Square Km

Fox Creek (Case Study of a complete application of the System)

Over 5,000 Well Heads

Reliable Broadband Services to Rural Industries

Businesses, Farming, Mining, Oil/Gas, Well Heads & Camps

Trailer Camp SiteMine pit

Open pit

Gas Well Heads

Gas well

Farming

Oil Fields

Industrial Camps

Rapid DeploymentMobile Tower - Carrier on Wheels

(COW)

• Portable mobile towers provide

network and wireless coverage

• Emergency response during disaster

relief

• Quick deployment for recovery of

any system tower issue

• Perfect short term solution for

exploration in the mining and

oil/gas industries.

FBG Network Operation Center (NOC)

The NOC’s certified engineers monitor all the services of the systems and optimize the performance of the network .

We route issues to certified engineers who take immediate responsibility for all service tickets.

• 24/7 Intelligence Monitoring• Fully Redundant NOC

Direct Access to Engineers:

While others may promise swift resolution, they often rely on non-technical call center.

Next Steps

1 NDA for Virtual Online Secure Communications Portal  

To establish a secure online folder specific for each project to share communications between FBG and the client.

2 The client applies to the Government to secure a frequency specific license

All licences and permits required from the Government will need to be acquired by the client before FGB can complete the final project proposal.

3 Preliminary Questionnaire & Requirements Documents

Client defines their goals, objectives and high level details of the proposed project.

4 FBG Drafts initial Proposal Provides a point of reference for location, cost and scope of the project after engineers have shared feedback (regional and local)

5 Acceptance of Proposal with a $75,000 Refundable Retainer 

FBG will allocate the resources and start the process towards creating the final detailed proposal.

6 Client Authorizes the Detailed Proposal &  Signs Contract

7 Fill out the Loan Agreements for Northstar Finance

If required by the client FGB has arranged a financing partner that is knowledgeable in his sector.