Consumer broadband services have historically been delivered by fixed-network technologies such as DSL and cable. But since 2007, mobile operators have gained significant broadband market shares in both developed and developing economies, and some mobile operators are positioning HSPA as a direct substitute for DSL services. This session will provide an overview of the evolution of HSPA and LTE capabilities and constraints for delivering mass-market broadband services. Leading operators will share their experiences of launching mobile broadband services in terms of both technology performance and market success.

Ben McCahill Director of Business Development - Mobile Tellabs

Mr. McCahill is responsible for building customer relationships and delivering innovative and cost-effective mobile backhaul solutions to Tellabs' customers. He heads up the regional mobile sales team and works closely with them, supporting and managing the current customer accounts and helping them to expand Tellabs' customer base. Mr. McCahill holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University College Dublin and a Master of Science degree from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.

Dave Dunphy Principal Analyst and Managing Partner Telecom Strategy Partners

Mr. Dunphy is the primary point of contact for mobile backhaul, wireless data, wireless broadband access services, and IP/optical networks. His clients include service providers, equipment manufacturers, and the investment community. Mr. Dunphy has 20 years of experience in telecom, gained in product marketing and product management roles with operators, vendors, professional services firms, and large enterprise.

Shaun McFall Vice President, Marketing Harris Stratex Networks

Mr. McFall provides overall direction for programs to position the company in its focus markets. He has been with the company since the formation of its U.K. subsidiary in 1989. Mr. McFall?s initial assignment was in new business development, first in the United Kingdom and later the European market. He has accumulated more than 20 years of experience in the wireless telecommunications industry.

Bernhard Schaupp Senior Consultant, Radio Access Nokia Siemens Networks

Mr. Schaupp is business development consultant for LTE/SAE at Nokia Siemens Networks. Prior to this he worked for the Siemens Mobile Networks as product portfolio manager for UMTS Radio Technologies and as product manager for GSM Radio. Mr. Schaupp started his professional career in 1989 with R&D in the mobile telecommunication industries.

Jeremy Steventon-Barnes Network Economics BT Design

Mr. Steventon-Barnes rejoined BT in April 2008, having begun his career in 1989 as a student in BT's semiconductor research group. Meanwhile, he developed IP networks and services for BT, Concert, C&W and level 3, where he created Europe's first Gbps IP/MPLS backbone.