ACIF Forum
22 August 2006

- Future Wireless

What is the role of wireless in the world of next generation networks?
ACIF invites you to the second forum in a series of forums held to explore the operational, technical, regulatory and commercial issues surrounding wireless as Australia moves towards next generation networks.

Because Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves (rather than some form of wire) carry the signal over part or all of the communication path, our wireless forum will be exploring a broad range of ‘wireless’ topics, from fixed,  mobile, and portable to broadband wireless.

ACIF will use the information gleaned from the Future Forums to identify the priority issues related to NGN access technologies and feed this into the development of Australia's strategic framework for the NGN transition. By listening to the broad range of industry speakers and adding your voice to the discussion you will assist in building the future of Australian communications.

The Future Wireless Forum will address

• How is the industry going to achieve interoperability and interconnection between various wireless networks and other networks (mobile, fixed, alternate eg BPL)?
• What are the issues specific to a wireless network impacting functionality and performance that collaborative industry action could/should address?

Presentations
Shara Evans - Market Clarity
Anthony Goonan - Telstra
Jim Holmes - Ovum
Nevio Marinelli - ACMA
Anthony Goonan - Yless4u
John Lindsay - Internode