Transcript C30-20090330-049 SKYT__Skyterra_Overview_Presentation

3GPP2: Skyterra Overview
March 30, 2009
Skyterra’s
History
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Paving the way for NextGen Hybrid Services
Satellite Communication Services
1997-2001
Hybrid Technology Development
Network Development and Deployment
2002-2007
2008+
►10+ years in Satellite Communications
• Wholesale provider – 300K subs
– Emergency services, enterprise critical applications
• History of innovation
– Push to talk, talk groups, satellite/cellular mobile data integration
Innovation phase
Applied for 100+ patents related to consumer optimized hybrid
services
• Even competitors leverage MSV’s patents
Mississippi State
Health Department
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 Access to 46 MHz spectrum
 Largest unused spectrum block for terrestrial mobile
broadband wireless services in North America
 Enabling NextGen communication technologies
combined with satellite services horsepower
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Overview of SkyTerra
Spectrum
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34 MHz national
spectrum asset, US
and Canada
1.5-1.6 GHz radio
propagation
Attractive regulatory
environment
Cooperation
Agreement w/ ISAT
Upcoming spectrum
coordination w/
Mexico
SkyTerra
Technology and
Operational Momentum
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13+ Yr Operating History
- $37M annual revenue
- 300k units in service
Attractive product and
service portfolio
Compelling Technology
and Patent Portfolio
Advanced NextGen
Satellite Program
Advanced OSS / BSS
Landmark technology
agreement w/Qualcomm
Next Generation
Business Plan
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Differentiated All-IP,
Open Platform
High Through-put
Content/Media
Carrier’s Carrier Model
Scalable Capital Plan
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Value Realization:
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- MSS Business Plan
- MSS/ATC
- SKYT/ISAT transaction
- Sale of Company
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Next Generation Overview
Satellite
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Terrestrial
Two powerful mobile satellites
(replacing existing satellites that are
in orbit)
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Coverage, coverage, coverage
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Uses standard form wireless devices
– “Transparency”
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Supports high value customer
verticals (Public Safety, Telematics,
Fleet)
Communicates with
“Transparent” Devices
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Advanced air interface supports
all-IP network
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High power, high capacity for
urban/suburban coverage
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Flexible systems platform
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Capital efficiency, disciplined
growth
All-IP, Broadband
Wireless Network
Wholesale Model
Scalable Capital Plan
SkyTerra
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Technology Review – Skyterra Innovation
Current satellites are
small, low-power, and
do not integrate well
with terrestrial
networks…
…so devices require
bulky antennas and
amplifiers; they cannot
replace or compete with
regular cell-phones
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SkyTerra
SkyTerra Next-Gen
satellites will use
massive antennas,
higher power, and
integrate with terrestrial
network…
…so devices can
operate with small
antennas at nearcellular power levels;
enabling compact,
consumer-attractive
devices on the same
platform
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SkyTerra’s Next Generation System
 Enormous, high-power satellite
• 22 Meter (75ft) antenna
• Dynamic spectrum allocation
 Small, elegant handsets
 Limited modifications to integrate with
your existing network:
• L-Band RF capabilities
• Satellite air interface integration
Where’s the Antenna?
SkyTerra
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Technology Review - Cellular with a Satellite Differentiation
Terrestrial Network Integration
Cellular networks integrated with satellite network
to provide convenience and coverage
Satellite Network
integrated with
terrestrial
technology
Skyterra technology makes this possible
Terrestrial Network
Backup NOC
MSO
Hybrid devices
roam between
networks
Primary NOC
PSTN
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SkyTerra
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3GPP2 L-Band Channelization Plan for ATC
Block
Designator
ATC L-Band
(34 MHz)
CDMA
Channel
Validity
CDMA
Channel
Number
Not valid
Valid
Not Valid
1 – 12
13 - 669
670 – 681
Transmit Frequency Band (MHz)
Access Terminal
Access Network
1626.500 – 1627.100
1627.150 – 1659.850
1659.900 – 1660.500
1525.000 – 1525.600
1525.650 – 1558.350
1558.400 – 1559.000
► Skyterra intends to deploy an HRPD/eHRPD terrestrial network using
ATC L-Band spectrum (i.e. 34 MHz)
► Skyterra incorporates a 50 kHz raster (i.e. channel center frequency
separation):
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SkyTerra
The channelization plan requires two 0.625 MHz guard-bands (at either
ends of the uplink and downlink spectrum) resulting in 657 usable
channels.
The starting and ending frequencies for the Access Terminal and the
Access Network will be outlined in a 3GPP2 work-item requesting ATC LBand be added to the C.S0057-D 3GPP2 Band Class specification.
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Questions?
SkyTerra
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BACKGROUND SLIDES
SkyTerra
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Skyterra Next Generation Architecture: Hybrid Mobility
Skyterra
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Skyterra
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4G Terrestrial Network &
NextGen Satellite Platform
Delivered to mobile and fixed handsets
Content distribution on
satellite or terrestrial
SkyTerra
All IP- 4G Terrestrial
Network
Content Delivery &
Media Storage
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Next Generation
Powerful New Satellites
Small Hybrid Handsets
All IP Network
Push
to Talk
Best Used for PCor
Screen
Viewing
 Telephony
April 25,
2008
 Broadband Data
SkyTerra
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Two Satellites
► Dual satellite system provides superior link margin
► Provides full redundancy
► Enough capacity to support millions of subscribers
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Wireless Evolution
Along with the industry, SkyTerra will compete in the next explosive growth
phase of cellular…
► Mobile Data Growth
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More availability of mobile content coupled with devices better designed
to drive greater Internet and data access
Future networks will be “Fat Pipes” built on all-IP 4G standards
► Smarter Phones
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Along with software driving device value, key differentiators in the
device and network will drive adoption, stickiness and ARPU growth
SkyTerra’s Next Gen network will enable broadband, mobile
communications on mass market wireless devices with the critical
differentiator afforded by a powerful satellite system
SkyTerra
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Potential Markets
► Existing Subscribers
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High End Consumers
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Safety-conscious users seeking always-available
communications
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Outdoor and other enthusiasts requiring extended
communications reach
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Enterprise
► Government Users
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SkyTerra’s unique capabilities offer almost unlimited access
into Government markets
► Telematics
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Adding efficient satellite communications significantly extends
feature set and consumer benefit
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Patents and Awards
► SkyTerra holds some 80 U.S. and approximately 100
international patents in many aspects of our nextgeneration satellite-terrestrial network
► SkyTerra continues to play an advanced leadership role in
the ATC sector
• We have 90 U.S. and 230 international patent applications
pending
► SkyTerra announced in January that it received the 2009
North American Space Communications Technology
Innovation of the Year Award from Frost and Sullivan
• This prestigious award is part of the Frost and Sullivan Best
Practices Award Program
• The award recognizes SkyTerra’s pioneering efforts in
developing our innovative, integrated satellite-terrestrial
network that could dramatically improve the utility of wireless
communications worldwide
SkyTerra
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This presentation may contain “Forward-Looking Statements”. All statements
other than statements of historical facts made in this presentation regarding
the prospects of our industry and our prospects, plans, financial position and
business strategy may constitute forward-looking statements. We can give no
assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Factors and risks
that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are
described in the most recent SkyTerra Forms 10-Q and 10-K, on file with the
SEC.
SkyTerra
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SkyTerra Management Team
Alex Good - CEO and Vice Chairman
• 20 years of senior executive
leadership in communications
• EVP, SVP Bell Atlantic (now Verizon)
• Chairman / CEO Bell Atlantic Intl
• Exec Chairman Nexverse (Veraz
Ntwks)
• Chairman / CEO @Link
Drew Caplan – CNO
Scott Macleod – CFO
• 20+ years of executive
leadership in Finance and
Communication
• Managing Dir and founding Mbr
Merrill Lynch Global Comm Group
• Managing Director Rothchild’s NA
Telecom
• EVP Chief Corp Dev – XO
Communications
Gary Epstein – EVP Law &
Regulation
• 24 years communications &
innovation management
• 30+years telecommunications
law and regulatory affairs
• Obama-Biden Transition Team
• Senior Partner Latham & Watkins
(Telecommunications Law)
• FCC Common Carrier Bureau
• Founder - Nextel Communication’s
national engineering organization
• SVP - MCI Telecommunications
engineering, operations and
product development
Marc Montagner – EVP Strategy,
Development & Distribution
Robert Sorbello – VP Satellite
Engineering & Programs
• 25+years engineering &
operations
• SVP Engineering & Technology
AirTV
• VP Network Engineering Loral Orion
• COMSAT Laboratories
SkyTerra
• 20+ years of executive leadership
in communications industry
• Managing Dir Global Telecom,
Media & Tech Mergers &
Acquisitions Banc of America
Securities
• SVP Sprint Nextel (Corp Dev)
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SkyTerra Management Team
Randy Segal – SVP & General
Counsel
• 27 years of senior executive and
legal experience
• SVP & General Counsel Hughes
Network Systems
• SVP &General Counsel XM Satellite
Radio
• SVP & General Counsel Motient
SkyTerra
Susan Miller – SVP Satellite
Services
• 25 years satellite communications
industry
• President and Chairman Intelsat
General
• VP Engineering & Ops for LMGT
• VP COMSAT World Systems
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