Public Policy Forum

With over 4.2 billion consumers in Asia Pacific, this session will showcase the region’s success in influencing the global mobile environment.

This session will explore and explain some of the ways in which mobile technology has been harnessed in China for the benefit of consumers and businesses, and take a look at the innovations on the horizon.

The role of regional regulators and policy makers in enabling national governments to deliver on their mobile broadband plans.

Analysis of the economic and social impact that mobile and mobile services will have on markets in and around the Asia and Pacific region.

What does the future hold for Asia Pacific and how will regional trends shape the global mobile economy into the next decade?

Discussion will focus on what is needed to create an enabling regulatory environment that will promote competition, encourage investment and drive innovation. The session will examine the challenges of implementing policies that support a wide range of industry players in countries at various stages of economic development.

Topics under debate will include spectrum assignment and taxation, as well as issues related to IP networks such as privacy, net neutrality, cyber security and new traffic models.

New mobile internet services are being launched at an ever increasing rate, from relatively “traditional” products, such as VoIP and instant messaging, to a plethora of commerce, banking, health, education and government services.

With so many new services using mobile as their primary access technology, many new players are entering the value chain, often creating regulatory challenges which go beyond the traditional scope of telecoms policy makers. How can regulators ensure a level playing field for all in order to encourage innovation and the rapid roll-out of new complimentary services to consumers?