4G World

Hosted by 3G Americas

Chair and Moderator:

• Vicki Livingston, 3G Americas

Mobile broadband technologies are evolving rapidly as we move from 3GPP standards development, to trials and network deployments, to building the ecosystem on the road to LTE-Advanced or 4G.  This track explores the variety of evolutionary paths for 4G technology evolution with HSPA+ and LTE, key components of the ecosystem, operator strategies and network planning for success in the 4G future.

This interative panel session provides insights into the market dynamics of the mobile broadband evolution and how HSPA+ is delivering to expectations.

Presenters:

Market Dynamics: Mobile Broadband Evolution Choices: Chris Pearson, President, 3G Americas

Realities Today, Considerations Tomorrow: Michael Thelander, Founder & CEO, Signals Research Group

Q & A Moderator: Vicki Livingston, Head of Communications, 3G Americas

In this moderated session review HSPA+ realities of today and considerations for tomorrow and examine HSPA+ infrastructure and devices.

Presenters:

HSPA+ Delivering to Expectations: Neville Ray, Chief Network Officer, T-Mobile

Infrastructure for HSPA+ at 21, 28, 42, 84 Mbps and Higher: Patrik Ringqvist, Vice President, Wireless Networks, Ericsson

HSPA+ Devices: Jon D. Parrette, Vice President – Sales Wireless and Wireline Terminal Division, Huawei Technologies North America

Q & A Moderator: Vicki Livingston, Head of Communications, 3G Americas

This panel session reviews standards, trials and certifications associated with the 3GPP roadmap to IMT-Advanced (4G) and next generation mobile networks.

Presenters:

3GPP Roadmap to IMT-Advanced (4G): Adrian Scrase, Head of Mobile Competence Center, 3GPP

Paving the Road for Next Generation Networks: Dr. Philipp Deibert, Executive Programme Manager, NGMN Alliance

Q & A Moderator: Vicki Livingston, Head of Communications, 3G Americas

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