International Conference: Mobile broadband – Competitive dynamics and policy implications 2012

The mobile industry is undergoing a profound transition driven by new standards, higher data transmission rates, and a host of new applications and terminals. The conference is designed to shed light on the changing competitive dynamics in mobile broadband and debate the regulatory and policy implications.

• What role can mobile broadband play in meeting the targets of the Digital Agenda of Europe?
• Is there a need to further expand spectrum for mobile broadband through a second digital dividend?
• How can mobile operators finance investments in network upgrades and new spectrum?
• How do new players from overseas see the European regulatory environment?
• How should regulators react to the convergence of fixed and mobile broadband markets?
• What is the role of regulation and competition law in new markets for OTT applications?.

These and other issues will be the subject of a WIK International Conference, which will take place in Brussels/Belgium, 11-12 September 2012.

The conference will bring together representatives from the mobile industry, the European Commission, BEREC and national regulators, and academia.