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D-27/16/2019Enhanced ConnectivityFibre Optic Broadband ProjectPrince George to Dawson CreekPresented to the Peace River Regional DistrictTodd Musat, Director, Critical Infrastructure Service, Shaw CommunicationsKiersten Enemark, Manager, Government Relations, Shaw CommunicationsMelissa Hanssens, Manager, SMB Sales, Shaw BusinessMichael Harper, Business Sales Consultant, Shaw BusinessJuly 25, 2019Shaw Introduction Shaw is working to install a new fibre optic cable fromPrince George to Dawson Creek The purpose of this project is to improve overall networkredundancy and resiliency to the Shaw network Shaw received government funding to connect certainunderserved communities and enhance services along theroute Our relationship with local government is important, as weseek feedback on potential service enhancements along theroute2July 25, 20191
D-27/16/2019Shaw By the Numbers1.5MOver 1.5 million wirelesssubscribers1.5M Cable Subscribers45k BusinessSubscribers800K 2.5M Devices110KHotspots60 agreements withBC municipalitiesResidentialHome PhoneSubscribers365k BusinessPhoneSubscribers700K SatelliteSubscribersNationwide Coverage35k BusinessSubscribers10,000 Employees 4,000 Employees inBC2.0M InternetSubscribers170k BusinessSubscribers2.9M BCSubscriberscable, internet, phoneand satellite services 61.8MShaw’s totalcommunityinvestment inCanada(Fiscal 2011-Fiscal2016) 7.2M in BC3Shaw Project Overview High capacity fibre optic cablewill be installed along theJohn Hart Highway (Hwy 97) As much as possible, the fibrecable will be newunderground constructionalong the highway corridor. There will also be areaswhere existing pole structureswill be used, subject toreceiving permits from utilitycompanies.4July 25, 20192
D-27/16/2019Overview What does the proposed project look like?5Overview Point of Presence (POP)In the region, under government funding, we havecommittedAnchor Institutions: McLeod Lake Indian Band Salmon Valley Volunteer FireDepartment Peace Christian SchoolThis project allows us to addconnection points to extendservice to other areas,depending on the feedbackfrom local communities alongthe proposed line.6July 25, 20193
D-27/16/2019Overview Opportunities to Improve Broadband ServicesThe fibre cable project can be designed to include break out points where localservice providers can connect and create a distribution network to servicehouseholds and businesses.Examples: High speed internet to businesses, schools and health careInternet service to householdsDigital phoneCable TVCellular servicePublic WiFi serviceEnhanced security or safety services through cameras and monitoring, ie. Supervisorycontrol and data acquisition (SCADA) for water treatment, fire and police services7Overview Smart Suite of Business ProductsShaw is committed to product development In the past 3 years, we have focused on launching products that are cloud based, managed and easy to use Shaw Business listens to customers to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we launch products that addresscustomer needs.SmartWiFiA fully managed, enterprise-grade WiFi systemwith multiple SSID’s, cloud management andinsightful analytics.Smart Security/SDWANA fully-managed network security solution whichprotects against the latest threats, usingpowerful cloud-based technologies.SmartVoiceA fully-managed unified communicationssystem with enterprise voice features and allsoftware and hardware included.SmartSurveillanceAn enterprise-grade video surveillancesolution with simple management through anonline portal.8July 25, 20194
D-27/16/2019StatusOverview StatusProposed fibre route design currently being engineered,other sections are being reviewed by BC Hydro and TelusWe hope to start construction in Spring 2020Improved ConnectivityContinue to discuss areas where wecould add break out points9Overview Connect to InnovateConnecting British Columbia In Summer 2017, Shaw received letters of support from local governments andFirst Nation communities in applying for federal and provincial broadbandfunding We appreciated receiving a letter of support from PRRD In Spring 2018, Shaw received conditional approval for funding to connectunderserved communities Shaw has included connecting certain communities in its fibre design.However, additional connection points may be added, depending on thefeedback from local communities, including First Nation communities, alongthe proposed line.10July 25, 20195
D-27/16/2019We continue to seek guidance from communitiesin regards to working with Shaw to enhancebroadband servicesThank youQuestions?July 25, 20196
Satellite Subscribers Nationwide Coverage 35k Business Subscribers 2.0M Internet Subscribers 170k Business Subscribers 2.5M Devices 110K Hotspots 60 agreements with BC municipalities 800K Residential Home Phone Subscribers 365k Business Phone Subscribers 10,000 Employees 4,000 Employees in BC 61.8M Shaw's total community investment .
