October 07 Wednesday 13:00 – 14:00 Session CoNG.2 Room A ITU – NGMN: Mobile Broadband 2010+: Deployment scenarios and plans Data capacity constraints, fresh revenue opportunities and potential cost reductions are driving the migration to next generation mobile networks. For operators, timing and cost-effective deployment strategies are crucial to making a successful transition. This Session of the “Mobile Broadband 2010+” stream with NGMN Board members focuses on the vision and reality of next generation mobile broadband in different regions, including current status, trial results, deployment plans and the challenges encountered on the way to fulfilling the NGMN Alliance milestones for the launch of next generation mobile networks KEY QUESTIONS: – What are the major challenges to successfully launching the next generation of mobile networks? – Which deployment scenarios are prevalent for mature and emerging markets? – And what are the major drivers? – What specific challenges are operators facing and what are the key enablers to be in place for successful deployment? – What role does the availability of spectrum play? Moderator Mr Peter Meissner, Operating Officer, NGMN Alliance (Germany) Speakers Dr Jae Woan Byun, Senior Vice President, Head of Institute of Network Technology, SK Telecom Co. Ltd (Korea (Rep. of)) Ms Kristin S. Rinne, Senior Vice President, Architecture and Planning, At&T (United States) Mr Mitsunobu Komori, Exec. Vice President, CTO, Member of the Board of Directors, Managing Dir. of R&D Center, NTT DOCOMO Inc. (Japan) Mr Vicente San Miguel, Global Chief Technology Officer, Telefónica (Spain) 82