New! Dedicated WIFI, Cloud and Roaming Networking Stream

In 2012, we introduce new sessions addressing the enabling and access technologies for sustainable MVNO business models. These sessions provide case studies on the use of WIFI, cloud and roaming - to make MVNO financials look more healthy, to innovate MVNO/MNO partnerships, to enliven the connected device and content MVNOs which are borne through tablets, and to monetise international MVNO brands. The format of this third day will be around catalyst case studies, panel discussions and 1:1 interviews followed by roundtable discussions on the topic addressed. At the end of the sessions each roundtable will have a chance to feedback their thoughts to the chair and each other. This day will be orientated so that MVNOs reviewing their access and enabling strategies (from COO to CFO to CTO) can analyse the various methods evolving – in the aftermathof increasing interest and launches through WIFI especially. The roundtable format will allow natural networking between operators, existing and potential MVNOs and enablers.

We are delighted to welcome BelAir Networks as the Wifi Offload Stream Sponsor.

WIFI AND ROAMING DAY

10.15 Catalyst Discussion One: Wifi and the Device – do the financials add up for MVNOs? Or Should the Focus be Cloud?

10.45 Discussion: Delegates to discuss these points among roundtable where they are seated with mix of MVNO and MNO and Wifi ecosystem:

• Can MVNOs make wifi as a service make sense financially for customers/overall MVNO costs?
• Experiences of who manages Wifi? The MVNO, the MNO or the consumer?
• (Head of table to be decided and to take notes to feedback)

12.00 Catalyst Discussion Two: Who Controls The Definition of Wifi Offload – the Operator, The MVNO, or the Customer?

12.30 Discussion: Delegates to discuss these points among roundtable where they are seated with mix of MVNO and MNO and Wifi ecosystem:

• (Head of table to be decided and to take notes to feedback)

12.45 Catalyst Discussion Three: What is the Roaming Opportunity for MVNOs?

13.15 Lunch and Networking Break: Visit the MVNE Walk In Centre - Discussion: Delegates to discuss these points with mix of MVNO and MNO and Wifi ecosystem:

(Head of table to be decided and to take notes to feedback)

14.15 Final feedback is taken from all the working groups on each of the sessions as a summary and shared with the floor – each spokesperson has 5 minutes at the microphone to give key insights in as revealing, witty and valuable way as possible. No pressure!