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Final
Program
ITU/BDT Regional Seminar on
Broadband Wireless Access for Rural and Remote Areas for Africa
Yaounde
(Cameroon)
18-21 September 2006 |
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Due to
its ability to cover wide geographic areas efficiently, wireless
technology not only has the potential to become the third broadband pipe
into homes in the well served areas, but is beginning to provide one of the
most efficient solution for innovative and high-speed broadband services
to consumers in remote and underserved areas. The Seminar will examine
the technological, economic and regulatory factors that influence the
availability and deployment of wireless broadband services. The event
will provide an opportunity for wireless broadband business, technology
and regulatory experts to share their knowledge, experiences and views
on the future of the industry with ITU and Hosting Administration
attendees.
The seminar program includes sessions on the following topics:
introduction to wireless broadband; broadband programs and system
implementation; broadband solutions for rural and remote areas; wireless
broadband standards and technology; regulatory aspects of wireless
broadband; BWA planning and implementation; fixed-mobile convergence;
transition/evolution from 2G to 3G. |
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 -
Day 4
Day 1 (18 September 2006)
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09:00 – 10:00 hours
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Opening
Welcome address:
H.E. Mr. Maïgari Bello Bouba,
Minister of State, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of the
Republic of Cameroon
ITU/BDT Project in the Region: Chali Tumelo (ITU/BDT Regional Office
- Addis Ababa)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Introductory remarks/Keynote address/ITU
structure: Seminar Chairman (John Visser, ITU-T)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation |
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10:00 – 11:00 hours
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Session 1: Introduction to Wireless Broadband
Chairman: John Visser Presentation 1: Global
BWA in ITU - Colin Langtry (ITU-BR); presented by John Visser
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 2: ITU-D Report on Broadband Activities -
Samantha Craig (Rapporteur ITU-D Q. 20/2)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 3:
ITU Development Activities on Wireless Communication - Riccardo
Passerini (ITU-BDT)
Abstract
- Short bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 11:00 – 11:30 hours |
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11:30 - 13:00 hours
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Session 2a: Broadband Programs and System
Implementation
Chairman: John Visser
Regional and National Programs
and System Implementation:
Presentation 4: Utilisation du spectre de fréquence: Cas Orange
Cameroun - Jean Le Bel Ngopnang (Orange Cameroun)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 5: Développement du réseau CDMA au Cameroun - Connilius
Fru Ane (Cameroon Telecommunications/CAMTEL)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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| Lunch break: 13:00 - 14:00 hours |
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14:00 - 15:30 hours
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Session 2b: Broadband Programs and System
Implementation
Chairman: Jonh Visser Presentation 6: WiMAX trial in rural Canada - Case Study: Netago
Wireless - John Visser (Nortel)
Abstract -
Presentation
Presentation 7: Malawi rural ICT development initiatives - Emily
Heather Khamula (Macra)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation
8: Regulatory process to facilitate wireless access in rural areas of
Tanzania - James M. Kilaba (TRCA)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break : 15:30 – 16:00 hours |
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16:00 - 17:30 hours
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Session 3: Regulatory aspects of Wireless Broadband
Chairman: John Visser
Presentation 9: Key messages on WRC-07 agenda Items 1.4 & 1.9 - Halina Uryga (UMTS Forum)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation
10: BWA in Italy - The WI-FI and WIMAX Experience - Fabrizio Savi
(Telecom Italia)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 11: WiMAX and Regulatory Aspects - Turhan Muluk (Intel
Corporation)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 -
Day 4
Day 2 (19 September 2006)
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9:00 – 11:00 hours
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Session 4: International Wireless Broadband
Standards
Chairman:
Natasa Gospic Presentation 12: BWA Standards and
Spectrum - José M. Costa (Nortel); presented by John Visser
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 13: Roadmap and Standards for continuing 3G evolution -
Tom O'Neill (Qualcomm); presented by Sachin Bhatmuley
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 14: WiMAX Forum RWG: Regulatory issues and progress in
support of WiMAX deployment - John Visser (Nortel)
Abstract -
Presentation
Presentation 15: Standards developed by ETSI BRAN
- Bernd Friedrichs (Ericsson) and Mariana Goldhamer (Alvarion);
presented by John Visser
Abstract - Short bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 11:00 – 11:30 hours |
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11:30 – 13:30 hours
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Session 5a: Broadband Technologies and Solutions
Chairman: Kezias Mwale, Zambia
Presentation 16: 3G/UMTS and its evolution: worldwide deployments and
services, perspectives for Africa - Jean-Pierre Bienaimé
(Chairman, UMTS Forum)
Abstract - Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 17: CDMA2000 1x and EV-DO - George Mansho (CDG)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 18: An integrated solution for developing broadband
wireless networks in Africa - Chongwei Zhang (ZTE Corporation)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 19: IMT-2000 Wireless Broadband assessment - Herns
Pierre-Jerome (Qualcomm)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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| Lunch break: 13:30 - 14:30 hours |
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14:30 – 16:00 hours
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Session 5b: Broadband Technologies and Solutions
Chairman: Kezias Mwale
Presentation 20: The applications of satellite BWA technology for
rural and remote areas in Africa - Jones A. Killimbe (RASCOM)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 21: IMT-2000 networks delivering BWA - Sachin Bhatmuley
(Qualcomm)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 22: How WiMAX can bring broadband to all - Stéphane
Lecomte (Alcatel)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 16:00 – 16:30 hours |
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16:30 – 17:30 hours
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Session 5c: Broadband Technologies and Solutions
Chairman: Kezias Mwale
Presentation 23: A comparative analysis of wired and wireless systems
and their effectiveness in bridging the digital divide in developing
countries- Jared Baraza (Kenyatta University, Kenya)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 -
Day 4
Day 3 (20 September 2006)
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9:00 – 10:30 hours
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Session 6a: BWA Planning and Implementation
Chairman:
Bosco Fernandes Presentation 24: From GSM to IMT-2000/UMTS and HSPA:
Delivering full Mobile Broadband - Jean-Pierre Bienaimé (Chairman, UMTS Forum)
Abstract - Presentation
Presentation 25: Wireless Village - Providing Rural Connectivity with
CDMA2000 - George Mansho (CDG)
Abstract -
Presentation
Presentation 26: Planning and Rollout Strategies for broadband
wireless networks in developing countries - Jared Baraza (Kenyatta
University, Kenya)
Abstract -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 10:30 – 11:00 hours |
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11:00 – 12:30 hours
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Session 6b: BWA Planning and Implementation
Chairman:
Bosco Fernandes
Presentation 27: Planning of Broadband Wireless Access for Rural and
Remote Areas - Riccardo Passerini (ITU-BDT)
Abstract -
Presentation
Presentation 28: Deploying UMTS on an existing 2G network at lowest cost
- Pierre Baillot (Alcatel/UMTS Forum)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 29: Telkom's BWA experience in the South African
marketplace - Mario J. Paes (Telkom SA Limited, South Africa)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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| Lunch break: 12:30 - 13:30 hours |
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13:30 – 14:30 hours
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Session 7a: Fixed Mobile Convergence
Chairman: Denis Ngae
Presentation 30: Mobile Next Generation Service offering and concepts
- Bosco Eduardo Fernandes (UMTS Forum)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 31: Wireless Access: A regional perspective for Africa -
William Hearmon (African CDMA Forum)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 14:30 – 15:00 hours |
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15:00 – 16:00 hours
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Session 7b: Fixed Mobile Convergence
Chairman: Denis Ngae
Presentation 32: A new regulation for converging services - Fabrizio
Savi (Telecom Italia)
Abstract -
Presentation
Presentation 33: TV goes Mobile - Bosco Eduardo Fernandes (UMTS
Forum)
Abstract -
Presentation
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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 -
Day 4
Day 4 (21 September 2006)
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8:00 – 10:30 hours
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Session 8a: 2G to 3G Migration/Evolution -
Guidelines for Developing Countries
Chairman:
Mario J. Paes Presentation 34: Guidelines on smooth transition from the
existing mobile networks to IMT-2000 for Developing Countries - Natasa
Gospic (ITU-D Rapporteur Q. 18/2)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 35: Spectrum Considerations and Licensing Aspects -
Elizabeth Migwalla (Qualcomm)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 36: Refarming spectrum from 2G to 3G - Colin Thomson (GSMA)
Abstract -
Short bio - Presentation
Presentation 37: Current issues and long term perspectives for 3G/UMTS
spectrum - Rauno Ruismaki (Nokia/UMTS Forum); presented by Halina Uryga
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 38: Licensing Aspects - Riccardo Passerini
(ITU-BDT)
Abstract -
Presentation
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| Coffee break: 10:30 – 11:00 hours |
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11:00 – 13:00 hours
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Session 8b: 2G to 3G Migration/Evolution - Guidelines for Developing
Countries
Chairman:
Mario J. Paes
Presentation 39: New ITU-D Q. 18/2 "Implementation aspect of IMT-2000
and systems beyond IMT-2000 for developing countries" - Natasa Gospic
(ITU-D Rapporteur Q. 18/2)
Abstract -
Presentation
Presentation 40: Lessons learned from UMTS deployments in Europe -
Halina Uryga (UMTS Forum)
Abstract -
Presentation
Presentation 41: Special needs of Operators, Regulators and Users in
Developing Countries - Albert Kamga and Denis Ngae (Ministry of Post and
Telecommunications, Cameroon)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
Presentation 42: Evolution to 3GSM: A foundation for future
broadband growth in Africa - Vitalis Olunga (GSM Africa)
Abstract -
Short bio -
Presentation
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13:00 – 14:00 hours
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Panel Discussion
Moderator: John Visser
How to foster regional and global cooperation for development of
wireless broadband?
Panelists:
- Fabrizio Savi (Telecom Italia): Experience of an operator
fostering broadband wireless development and related services. The
importance of convergence
- George Mansho (CDG): Actions
for facilitating the deployment of broadband wireless in the region
- Natasa Gospic (ITU-D Rapporteur Q. 18/2): How ITU may assist
the developing countries for the development of broadband wireless in
the region
- Kezias Mwale (Communications Authority
of Zambia): How the
Government may facilitate the deployment of broadband wireless by
applying the right policy
- Jean-Pierre Bienaimé (UMTS Forum): How the transition from 2G
to 3G may facilitate the
development and the implementation of broadband wireless access in the region
- Khalilou Niane (ARTP, Senegal): How the regulatory process can
contribute to provide broadband wireless access for rural areas
- Jones A. Killimbe (Rascom): How satellite can provide and
contribute to broadband wireless application and services in the region
- Mario J. Paes (Telkom SA Limited, South Africa): Experience of an
operator in providing broadband wireless access in the region
- Turhan Muluk (Intel Corporation): Standardization and
regulatory aspects facilitating the development of broadband wireless
networks
- Albert Kamga (Ministry of P & T, Cameroon): Needs of
operators/users/regulators addressing wireless access for developing
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14:00 – 14:30 hours
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Closing
Closing address: Mr. Riccardo Passerini (ITU-BDT)
Seminar closing: Mr. John Visser (Seminar Chairman)
Abstract -
Presentation
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Lunch: 14:30 |
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