O 2 Airwave presentation to the LGA Forum 16 th February 2007 Andrew Farrar – Central Client Manager, Fire ( )

Airwave terminals are different… 4 in 1 functionality Telephony Data Voice radio Emergency calls Guaranteed service!

Airwave is the largest secure communications network in the world Guaranteed coverage across 99% of the UK, including the most remote areas Multi-layered resilience to ensure communications are maintained, even in extreme circumstances Encrypted network offering high levels of security to prevent unauthorised access The ability to interoperate Responsiveness – 24/7 service availability from a dedicated, specialist organisation

Who uses the Airwave service? 200 customers, in excess of 150K users Category 1 responders –Fire, Police, Ambulance, Local Authorities, Medical practices Category 2 responders –British Energy, Highways Agency, London Underground Key organisations with a role in public safety –Immigration service, Army, Prison Service

Emergency Planners

Supporting events both planned ……

65 UK Naval Ships –Of which 15 were Nuclear 59 Foreign Warships 49 Merchant and civilian vessels including QE 2, Tall Ships etc Thousands of spectator vessels 167 ships from 36 countries 1000s of spectator boats 350,000 spectators, 11 Police forces, Navy, Marines, MoD, RAF 15,000 sailors from 36 nations on weekend shore leave in Portsmouth Trafalgar “200” Celebrations, June 06

G8 Summit at Gleneagles – July 2005 Largest planned policing event in UK Gleneagles hosted 9 world leaders 51 Police Forces All used Airwave (including military) Airwave Incident Management Centre in Motherwell – 24 hour management team operating for 7 days At peak over 3,000 users in 3 square mile area

Then unplanned…..in the middle of the G8 summit ……

London – July 7

O2 Airwave in the frontline… On-scene at Russell Sq. and Kings Cross… “Once again, my personal thanks for the help provided by O2 Airwave… to everyone concerned and in particular to Ray Mason” Leigh Lewis Home Office Minister …supporting the incident management 45 degree heat and a “harrowing” environment

The Future - Interoperability

Interoperability with Partner Organisations Only OFCOM approved Public Safety Organisations can use Airwave And must hold a TEA2 licence – via CSIA All “Blue Light” services, MOD and Environment Agency, etc. fully approved But…. Local Authority Emergency Planning Teams and Uniformed Street Wardens, Health Trust Personnel, Gas, Electricity and Water emergency repair teams are generically approved but MUST APPLY TO OFCOM for full approval before they can use Airwave.

The Firelink Project A DCLG project to replace current FRS Radio schemes Delivering and installing a national radio system throughout England, Scotland & Wales by the end of 2009

Firelink – more than just technology! National roaming, facilitating cross-border operations Enhanced interoperability between the FRS and with other emergency services Voice clarity – and access to higher priorities Improved response times – mobilise the nearest resource Guaranteed service availability (resilience measures) Enabling reliable data communications between control and the crew(s) –Location information –Mobilising messages –Real time information updates

Mobile Installations - England Vehicle – Appliance/Officer Car: Mobile Radio/Portable car radio Appliance or officers Data Terminal Wiring & Fitting Interim Control Rooms - England Fixed Radio + Integration to FRS existing ICCS Standalone Fixed Radio, no integration Installation of fixed radio & planning RCCs – England AW Network link connections only

Phase A - Infrastructure Fixed Mobiles at Fire Stations Install Fleet Phase B - Install Fleet 4 test Mobile Installations RCCs Phase C - RCCs England only Install Data terminal wiring and radios 9 Regional Fire Control Room links and install data terminals Enhanced Network Resilience FRS Fixed Mobiles & Integration to ICCS

Coverage VEHICLE Coverage only 90% probability of coverage in each Km 2 Plot based on ~1090 enhanced resilient sites giving contracted coverage Remaining 2200 sites provide incidental vehicle coverage Marine coverage – incidental Handheld coverage – FRS local purchase option

2008 Phase A: Build up Resilient Network Phase B: Connect Terminals Phase C: Connect FiReControl RCCs 11 Regions Planning & Prep How and when will it be rolled out?

Phase A and B Rollout dates

Firelink Project – Local matters Enhancement programme for base site resilience – planning Close working relationships with the FRSs and Firelink at local level Individual Detailed Designs for each FRS Availability of vehicles for installation Training Options over core supply

Thank You & Questions