The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Their vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry and society thrive.

Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Solutions and Events.

Connectivity for Good engages members, governments and civil society, to advance positive policy and spectrum outcomes, facilitate digital innovation to reduce inequalities in their world, and tackle today’s biggest societal challenges such as digital inclusion, climate change and sustainability.

Industry Solutions supports the technology and interoperability that make mobile work. For instance, they assist the industry’s development in areas such as 5G, Mobile IoT, fraud and security, through their projects, working groups and other collaborative activities. 

While their services offer data, resources and tools to help businesses in the ecosystem work together more effectively, ultimately leading to better customer experiences on mobile devices.

Their events provide successful ways of bringing the ecosystem and adjacent industries together, to make strong business connections and drive positive impact. From the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, MWC, in Barcelona, Shanghai, Las Vegas and Africa, to the growing M360 series that has a more regional focus.

Unifying the mobile ecosystem and related industries

They unite over 1000 mobile operators and businesses across the ecosystem and related industries to advance innovation and reduce inequalities around the world.

WHO THEY ARE

The GSMA was formed to ease cooperation, uphold standards and support interoperability between those using Global System for Mobile (GSM) technology. Today, their role has grown to include unifying the entire connectivity ecosystem, driving sustainability initiatives and fostering innovation for a better world.