The Broadband Services Forum is an international industry resource that provides a forum for dialogue and development, along with the tools and information to address the fundamental business and technology issues vital to the growth and health of the broadband industry. The Broadband Services Forum fosters collaboration across the broadband value chain including content, service and technology providers.

For Further information, please visit: www.broadbandservicesforum.org

 

The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global, non-profit industry association of more than 300 member companies devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). With the aim of enhancing the user experience for wireless portable, mobile, and home entertainment devices, the Wi-Fi Alliance's testing and certification programs help ensure the interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 specification. Since the introduction of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification program in March 2000, more than 4,000 products have been designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services across the consumer and enterprise markets.

Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance, WMM, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, the Wi-Fi logo, and the Wi-Fi ZONE logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Wi-Fi Multimedia, and the Wi-Fi Alliance logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Formed in 1996, The UMTS Forum is an international industry association committed to the success of Third Generation (3G) UMTS mobile systems. Bringing together players from across the mobile industry on a peer-to-peer basis, The UMTS Forum promotes a common vision of 3G/UMTS and its evolution as well as its worldwide commercial success. Membership of The UMTS Forum is open to all organizations with a commercial interest in 3G/UMTS mobile - including fixed and mobile network operators, infrastructure vendors, terminal device manufacturers, regulators, media/content providers and developers of 3G/UMTS services and applications.

For further information, please visit: www.umts-forum.org

The DSL Forum is focused on defining the next-generation network architecture that enables service providers to successfully deliver multi-play services. The Forum's work streamlines processes, automates network management and service delivery and enables interoperability of key components required for high-scale deployments that enable global broadband growth and service adoption. Established in 1994, the DSL Forum is an international industry consortium of over 200 leading service providers, equipment manufacturers and other interested parties.

For further information, please visit www.dslforum.org

GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, is the forum for, and represents, the leading GSM/3G suppliers worldwide, representing over 80% of GSM/3G market share globally. GSA provides factual, objective, authoritative and relevant information for thousands of mobile communications industry professionals including latest market intelligence, market/technology updates, trends and statistics to deepen understanding and sharing of global experiences.

Regular surveys report on the evolution to 3G enabled by GSM/EDGE, WCDMA-HSDPA network deployments, user devices, services, applications, and data usage. Information papers explain the opportunities and enablers for revenue growth and reduced Total Cost of Ownership. GSA advises governments and policy-makers on the optimum conditions for market developments, including responding to consultations on regulation, spectrum, etc..

Regular briefings are given to media and analysts. Regular interaction for enhanced information-sharing with mobile operators is facilitated by GSA-organized seminars and relationship events, and via the GSA website’s Operators Zone for immediate and global reach. Global programs are complemented by regional activities in Africa, APAC, Europe, India and the Americas.

The New Ventures Program assists start-up wireless application developers to ease access to the global GSM/3G market. GSA is a Market Representation Partner in 3GPP and co-operates with other key regional and global organisations including APT IMT-2000 Forum, COAI, ETSI, European Commission, GSM Association, International Telecommunication Union, and ITESAP.

For more information on joining the GSA, please contact marketing@gsacom.com or telephone +44 1279 439667.

Visit www.gsacom.com/register to register for free newsletter, services and market updates.