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Facebook’s investment in connectivity infrastructure GICA Meeting – January 25 th , 2018 Paris, France

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Access Affordability Awareness Connectivity Barriers

Connectivity platforms to serve different population densities

WIP

Technological advances enabling high altitude platform stations (HAPS) ü Li-ion batteries ü High efficiency solar panels ü Lightweight materials ü Autonomous aircraft avionics Key attributes of Facebook’s Aquila solar aircraft Ø Service – to provide backhaul solution to enable high capacity broadband to underserved areas Ø Footprint – up to 100 km diameter Ø Altitude – 20-25 km (above weather and commercial airspace) Ø Station-keeping – designed to continuously circle in 3-5 km radius for 3-12 month duration

Telecom Infra Project Catalyze the telecom industry to build and deploy more cost efficient and innovative infrastructure technology solutions.

Facebook’s Role • Invest in R&D to help prove out new connectivity platforms • Ecosystem development during test and pilot phases • Scale globally to drive affordable equipment and capacity • Enable partners to be successful in owning and operating the service delivery value chain

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