The document summarizes a panel discussion on mobile network operators' perspectives on location-based services. The panel will discuss the evolution of mobile network operators' role in location-based services, their strategies for open APIs and access to location data, and how they address privacy concerns while building secure applications. Topics also include the impact of app stores and GPS penetration on operators' business models and their views on HTML5 and its implications for multi-platform applications.

1. 10:15 - 10:50 Panel: MNO
Perspective: Mobile services and
location data through Mobile
Network Operators

2. Attendees:
• Frank De Caluwe, Technology Strategy &
Innovation Manager, T-Mobile Netherlands
• John Stansfield, Group Manager Location
Based Services, Orange FT Group
• Joost Fleuren, Strategy and Business
Development, KPN
• Olivier Bourhis, Managing Partner, Ptolemus
Consulting Group

3. Topics
• The lowdown on the evolution of the MNO for
LBS. Will operators become ‘dumb pipes’ for
data?
• Are you preparing yourself to become a data
pipe?
• Which operator is according you the most
advanced in LBS in Europe? Why?

4. Topics (2)
• The impact of app stores, GPS penetration,
data plans and still vital mass market for
potential of standard phones
• Where are operators standing with WAC (Wholesale
Applications Community)?
• How are operators progressing with open API on WAC?
• Dissect the roadmap for affordable access to
operator location data and European roaming
charges
• Can you describe your A-GPS/cellID strategy?

5. Topics 3
• How to work with operators’ privacy concerns
to build secure applications?
• Do they build LBS applications?
• Do they leave it to third parties? Why?
• Debate if the mobile web could mean the end
of the multi-platform struggle?
• How operators see HTML 5? A threat for apps? A
possible apps come back?

6. Conclusion