MVNOs Growth Markets '09

Informa Telecoms and Media's MVNOs Growth Markets conference comes at a significant moment in the region's telecoms history. In this time of major change the event will tackle the strategic, regulatory, legal and service orientated issues which will become of paramount importance over the coming months as the first launches take place.

The presence of 185 MVNOs in Europe is a testament to their success and the industry's ability to respond positively to market change; since their inception traditional operators have been obliged to raise their quality of service and the increased competition has helped someway to push down prices. The Growth Markets region is now poised to play host to the first commercial MVNO launches within the coming 12 months. The deregulation of markets across the region, including Oman and Jordan, has seen a number of forward thinking providers working to bring their solutions to the masses. Despite operator reservations about the launch of new competitors, some of which in markets that have only recently seen the introduction of third operators, the MVNOs are pushing ahead, and their ability to successfully target niche segments of the market will provide them with an advantageous position in these densely populated countries.

One success story in the region is Virgin Mobile in South Africa, which posted record subscriber numbers nearing half a million in mid-2008 - proving that there is a business case for MVNOs in the region. Informa Telecoms and Media's MVNOs Growth Markets conference comes at a significant moment in the region's telecoms history. In this time of major change the event will tackle the strategic, regulatory, legal and service orientated issues which will become of paramount importance over the coming months as the first launches take place.

Two educational full-day workshops giving delegates a unique insight into the hottest MVNO topics. AND four innovativemasterclass breakout sessions, each providing an hour and a half of in-depth learning.