A number of next generation technology topics, including WiMAX, will be discussed at the annual NGN & Basestations Conference in Bath, UK, April 19-23, 2010. Other topics will include next generation networks, basestations, LTE, femtocells, backhaul, spectrum re-farming, and going green.
Distinguished speakers from leading operators including Vodafone, Telenor, Telefonica, O2, British Telecom, Orange, SFR, Virgin Media, 3UK, Vimplecom, Digicel, Mobilkom Austria, Elisa, and Globul will share a platform with industry analysts from Ovum, ABI Research, Analysis Mason, Heavy Reading, Arete, GSMA and Ofcom.
A major topic of discussion will be the deployment of home basestations/femtocells, with increasing numbers of operators worldwide introducing new products.
Vodafone markets the Sure Signal femtocell in the UK and Head of New Technology for Vodafone, Kenny Graham, will be speaking on “Femtocells — the Next Phase”. Green Basestations and networks are another hot topic and the conference will be focusing on claims made by vendors and operators alike to be more eco friendly.
“Whilst there are many conferences (on wireless networks), the International Basestation Conference is exceptional both for its clear focus and the high-quality of attendees,” said Rupert Baines, VP of Marketing at picoChip, who will be addressing the topic of Architecture for Next Generation Networks at the conference.
The conference aims to bring together all the different players in the the wireless world – operators, network vendors, analyst and subsystem/chip providers and more to provide delegates with the latest on LTE standards, backhaul, femtocells, spectrum refarming, mobile WiMAX, VoIP, HSDPA, fixed/mobile convergence, and more.
To follow the conference, check out the event site at www.avrenevents.com.
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