1 network in Eugene. I have 20 years experience in radio frequency engineering and wireless <br />2 communications radio frequency network design and maintenance, including the design of new <br />3 wireless communications sites for new networks as well as sites to fill in gaps in coverage for existing <br />4 networks. <br />5 My current responsibilities at AT&T include the supervision and oversight of the deployment of <br />6 all of AT&T's radio frequencies throughout Central, Southwestern and Eastern Oregon. In my prior <br />7 positions, my responsibilities included radio frequency ("RF") design and performance of wireless <br />8 networks in WA, OR, CA, ID and WY. <br />9 My formal professional education includes: <br />10 Education Institution Dates <br />11 Bachelor of Science in Elect. Engr. Walla Walla University 1991 <br />12 Master of Science in Elect. Engr. University of Washington 1995 <br />13 1 have testified as an expert radio frequency engineering witness in prior administrative <br />14 hearings. <br />15 2. SIGNIFCANT GAP IN AT&T'S SERVICE AREA <br />16 AT&T's Personal Communications Services ("PCS") network provides indoor, in-vehicle and <br />17 outdoor voice and data services over AT&T's second generation ("2G"), third generation ("3G") and <br />18 fourth generation ("4G") technologies to AT&T's customers who live, work, travel and play in the greater <br />19 Eugene area. AT&T's objectives are to provide a positive wireless voice and data experience for all <br />20 of its wireless subscribers. A positive wireless network experience includes allowing the customer <br />21 to connect to the PCS network on the first try, stay connected throughout the call or data <br />22 transmission, and allowing the customer to end the call or data session when the customer is <br />23 ready. <br />24 For data connections (e.g., internet browsing) the speed should be as fast as the <br />25 technology allows. A gap in service causes a negative customer experience: customers cannot <br />Declaration of Vicki Littlefield Page 2 <br />CU 14-3 <br />