The European telecom market in 2007 flourished owing to the fact that it was stimulated by continuing investments in the mobile and Broadband sectors. While there was little further mobile network construction, most operators have upgraded existing networks to higher-capacity HSDPA to take advantage of mobile data offerings. In conjunction with these investments, in 2008 a greater emphasis will be placed on migrating consumers to 3G services and on developing content to stimulate higher-ARPU use among consumers.

The CEE countries have undergone rapid economic development. This has transformed the telecoms markets within this region, as international investment has driven infrastructure deployments and service rollouts.

Numerous fixed-line networks in the SEE region are undergoing modernisation at a fortunate time, with NGNs and advanced wireless broadband technologies such as WiMax are widely available. Low broadband penetration levels are rising at extraordinary rates, mirroring growth rates recorded in Central Eastern Europe during that region’s initial broadband growth period. Future fixed-line broadband growth may be constrained by the falling number of fixed lines in service, given that numerous countries in the region had low fixed-line penetration levels to begin with.

This conference will examine the key issues of the current global structure of the telecoms market and opportunities for CEE Telecoms Wholesale.

Now in its 5th year in the CEE Telecoms Industry, the EastEuro Link CEE Telecoms Wholesale forum will equip you to deal with the opportunities of a market that is undoubtedly bound for urgent development in 2008 and future.

Our panel of expert speakers will be examining in detail key Telecoms Wholesale market drivers around the CEE region. Featuring international keynotes and leading experts addressing the most topical and strategic issues, the forum will include extensive presentations and in-depth analysis of some of the key issues facing the industry.


Gain insights into the vital issues:  

• The rapid growth of the CEE wholesale telecoms market: current challenges and future potential
• The key drivers of the market demand in the region
• Overview of the markets with the greatest opportunities for wholesale providers
• Financial gain from new opportunities to deliver IP services and applications
• Strategies for profitable growth in a multi - operator environment
• Evaluating a wider operator market
• Future expansion in the CEE Region: Extending Coverage and services
• Cost-effective 3G migration
• Adding value to the region’s markets with MVNO and MVNE offerings

Country Focus Presentations

• Exploring Czech Republic’s convergence and media benefits
• Liberalisation in Telecom’s sector in Bulgaria
• Determining the impact of EU membership of Romania to the Telecoms wholesale business
• Emerging opportunities in wholesale markets in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Macedonia – How do they compare
• Has the establishment of a competing fibre backbone wholesale carrier in Albania allowed a number of broadband ISPs to flourish

Who will you meet:

• Local, regional and international operators
• Carriers and service providers
• Cable companies
• Content companies
• Mobile operators
• ISPs and analysts
• Consultants and financial companies

You will benefit from additional networking opportunities including:

• Extended networking breaks for exhibition viewing
• Gala evening drinks reception

 

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