Forum 23 Difficulty in connecting, dropped connections, frozen video and long download times for rich media are common complaints. The growing demand for content and services, combined with limitations in the nature of smart phone design, put a massive strain on networks, but if these are not powered by high-quality and robust connectivity, disenchanted users walk away. Try as they might to expand bandwidth, operators may still fail to meet these massive challenges. The next phase of mobile broadband evolution will require considerable investment, but who is going to pay and how? Which new business models can generate sufficient resources to pay for these radical improvements? And what are the long-term revenue prospects? Wednesday 26.10.2011 11:00-12:30 DebateSpace #2 Connected on the Move - Mobile Broadband Forum Session Data is the new currency of the online world, with some observers suggesting that free access to data could drive fresh economic growth and entrepreneurialism. Governments are starting to experiment with the potential of open data in making government more accessible, responsive and useful to their citizens. An entire ecosystem of start-ups is blooming around the abundance of data available on the Internet - businesses that analyse, visualise and combine data to identify emerging trends. In the best-case scenario, data is used responsibly to improve future interactions through customization, recommendations, personalised offers and relevant advertising. Social networking tools can help customize and improve interactions with peers and colleagues. In other cases, data may be used, shared or altered without permission, challenging individuals’ rights to privacy or protection of their online profile and identity. What are the full benefits to business and society of open data and public service data reuse? How can we develop mechanisms that ensure the sustainability of these innovative processes? Can government agencies link data sources coherently to enable citizens to find what they need? Can data be presented in a way that informs decision-makers in a meaningful way, yet allows the public to have a real impact on policy-making? Wednesday 26.10.2011 09:00-10:30 DebateSpace #3 Data: Free and Priceless Forum Session