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Who we are Reasons to join the GSMA The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences. GSMA Membership Membership of the GSMA connects you with your peers across the global mobile industry. As a GSMA member you benefit from access to the very latest industry intelligence and information, up-to-date market data from all over the world and a unique array of tools and knowledge-bases covering all aspects of mobile communications. The GSMA provides a sophisticated, multi-faceted platform through which you can promote your business and brand on the world stage. GSMA s global reach enables members to communicate with the broader mobile industry through our working groups and programmes, as well as global marketing, PR and our worldwide events. Membership of the GSMA empowers you and your organisation to get to the heart of the issues facing the mobile industry and to connect with other members whose interests coincide with your own. Members are at the centre of all GSMA discussions, decisions and initiatives that shape the future of mobile communications and expand opportunities for the whole industry. Membership of GSMA keeps your business in touch, forward-thinking and competitive. With the GSMA, you can make a real difference, not just to your business, but to your industry and to society. For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA. GSMA delivers value by connecting members through: Participation and Networking Opportunities to network with executives from across the ecosystem at GSMA forums and meetings Access to Key Tools An online community of 27,000+ industry executives and experts, knowledge bases, best-practice guidelines and industry intelligence and insight Programmes, Initiatives and Advocacy Shape, drive and expand opportunities across the mobile industry through technical working groups, regional interest groups and specialist programmes Events and Marketing Opportunities GSMA platforms that can promote your business and exclusive invitations and discounts to world-class industry events
Membership Types There are three types of GSMA Membership. For the full list of Membership criteria, visit the GSMA Membership website at www.gsma.com/membership. Full Membership Open to licensed mobile network operators using a GSM family technology (GSM, 3G (UMTS/WCDMA), HSPA, LTE, LTE-Advanced). Associate Membership Open to companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies. Organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities that are interested in using mobile connectivity to create new, enhanced or more efficient services are also welcomed as Associate Members. Rapporteur Membership Open to licensed non-gsm operators moving to LTE/HSPA or those wishing to roam on GSM networks. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) operators who are affiliates of Full Members can also apply for Rapporteur Membership. How to Become a Member To start your organisation s Membership application, either: visit the GSMA Membership website at http://gsma.at/gsmamember or contact the Membership team at membership@gsma.com Membership Benefits Full Members Rapporteur Members Associate Members InfoCentre² Exclusively for GSMA Members; InfoCentre² is your place to connect with a global community of 27,000+ industry experts. Collaborate, network, search and share information, intelligence and the resources that you need to influence and grow your business within the mobile ecosystem. InfoCentre² Participation and Networking GSMA facilitated programmes, projects and working groups enable Members to work together in a structured and efficient way towards a common goal. GSMA Members are encouraged to participate in a range of forums. Working Groups Regional Interest Groups Industry focused Projects Seminars and training Use of GSMA Members Lounges Access to Key Tools GSMA Members are provided with an ever evolving range of tools, resources and guidance to ensure their organisation and the industry continues to grow. Access to IMEI Database Access to standard global roaming agreements Access to security algorithms FREE TAP Testing Toolkit software licence 50% Discount 50% Discount GSMA white papers E-newsletters Webinars Marketing Opportunities GSMA Membership gives you the platform to enhance the profile of your business and promote your brand on the world stage. Company listing and contact access on the GSMA s web-based directory Discounted rates for advertising in selected GSMA publications Profiles of success stories Publication of your organisation s press releases and white papers Use of the GSMA Member logo Global Trade Events The world s leading mobile industry events, Mobile World Congress and Mobile World Congress Shanghai, together attract over 140,000+ people from across the globe annually. Get a 30% discount on delegate passes and 3% discount on exhibition space CEO invitation to attend the Mobile Word Summit held during Mobile World Congress Make an average of 20 new business leads per organisation GSMA Intelligence The definitive source of global mobile operator data, analysis and forecasts; and a publisher of authoritative industry reports and research. The data covers every operator group, network and MVNO in every country worldwide. It is the most accurate and complete set of industry metrics available, comprising tens of millions of individual data points, updated daily. Access to GSMA Intelligence Discount Discount Discount Discount
GSMA WAS FOUNDED IN 1987 OUR MEMBERSHIP REACH SPANS MORE THAN 220 countries and territories The world s leading mobile industry events, the Mobile World Congress and the Mobile World Congress Shanghai, together attract more than 140,000+ people from across the globe each year 7.6 BILLION+ MOBILE CONNECTIONS WORLDWIDE 98% OF OUR MEMBERS BELIEVE THE GSMA is valuable to their organisation The GSMA works to deliver a regulatory environment that maximises opportunities for mobile operators by engaging regularly with: MINISTRIES OF TELECOMS TELECOMS REGULATORY AUTHORITIES INTERNATIONAL & INTER-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent 800 MOBILE OPERATORS 300+ COMPANIES IN THE BROADER MOBILE ECOSYSTEM 13 OFFICES WORLDWIDE: LONDON ATLANTA HONG KONG SHANGHAI SANTIAGO NAIROBI NEW DELHI BRUSSELS SAO PAULO BRASILIA DUBAI BARCELONA BUENOS AIRES CONNECTING 27,000+ INDUSTRY EXPERTS Exclusively for GSMA 2 Members, InfoCentre is your place to connect with a global community of industry experts GSMA Working Groups provides frameworks and standards in operational and technical matters that help drive the broader mobile industry direction GSMAi global mobile operator data, analysis and forecasts; and a publisher of authoritative industry reports and research @GSMA 30,000+ FOLLOWERS
Testimonials Kaoru Kato - President and CEO NTT DOCOMO, INC. As a fully participating member of GSMA, NTT DOCOMO has been proactively contributing toward sharing and discussion of future strategy for the industry and other pertinent topics. For instance, we have endorsed the strategic initiatives driven by the GSMA, and in that we were among the first to commercialise the Embedded euicc for M2M devices based on the GSMA Embedded SIM. We are also actively pursuing the discussion on future roaming with VoLTE, as well as promoting trial activities. These activities are not only for creating our own business opportunities - they are also enabling us to play a key role in the development and innovation of the mobile industry as a whole. We believe this was made possible by joining GSMA, who provides resources and venues for strong collaboration among operators. Silvio Kutic - Founder and CEO Infobip We joined the GSMA way back in 2008 and since then, new perspectives and new opportunities to contribute to global telecoms initiatives keep opening up. Participation in GSMA Working Groups allowed us to share and improve highest-level technical knowledge of telecoms, which we were able to apply immediately and boost the mobile ecosystem. Looking forward, we hope to work even more in the constantly expanding space for cooperation created by our friends at the GSMA.
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