In the current economic climate, carriers must make careful decisions about how and where to expand, what technologies to deploy, and which business models will ensure profitability. Solid customer service, winning applications, and favorable return on investment are the top priorities. By examining the range of technology alternatives and business strategies available to service providers, the Broadband World Forum Asia 2005 will provide a unique venue through which to evaluate strategy and make informed decisions.

The Broadband World Forum Asia will bring together key global industry players on a neutral and level "playing field" to discuss these important technology issues. Furthermore, carriers from around the world will have the unique opportunity to learn the business models, deployment strategies, and rollout practices that have proven successful in making mass-market broadband in Japan a reality. Industry leaders within carrier and supplier companies throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States will address key issues and provide solutions to help current and emerging broadband providers meet today's challenges effectively.

Technologies to be examined include the following:

• xDSL
• FTTx
• Metro-area networks
• IP video
• Gigabit Ethernet topologies
• 802.16x and 802.11 wireless broadband
• 3G and UMTS services
• High-speed mobile internet
• Emerging broadband architectures
• Revenue-driving applications, services, and content delivery

The conference and exhibition will examine what works, what has been profitable, and what the most promising alternatives are going forward.