Benefits
Representing mobile operators worldwide and companies from the broader mobile ecosystem, the GSMA exists to identify and create opportunities for future growth for our members.
Working Groups and Projects· Influence the discussions and decisions
Many GSMA-run working groups, projects and programmes, which help drive the broader mobile industry’s direction, are open to associate members with relevant expertise. These forums enable members to work together in a structured and efficient way towards a common goal.
Attend the CEO-level Leadership Summit
Members are entitled to a place at the GSMA’s Leadership Summit which takes place at the GSMA Mobile World Congress each year. The CEOs of all of the GSMA’s mobile operator members and associate member organisations are invited to the Leadership Summit.
Participate in Regional Interest Groups
Members can attend GSMA Regional Interest Group meetings (North America, Latam and Asia-Pac) to discuss, develop and co-ordinate responses to regional issues of common concern, as well as to network with senior representatives from mobile operator and vendors in that region.
Delve into the Member Database – the Infocentre
Members have access to the GSMA extranet, the Infocentre. This rich database includes a directory of 18,500 mobile operator and vendor contacts (Note that 1:1 contact is allowed, but blanket emailing of contacts is not allowed). The Infocentre also provides access to both current and historic programme and project documentation.
Take Advantage of Marketing Opportunities
Members can publish press releases and white papers on the GSMA’s public website, gsma.com, which sees more than 5.2 million page views per month. Members’ press releases can also be included in the GSMA’s monthly membership newsletter.
Discounts on World-Leading Events
Members are entitled to a 3% discount on exhibition space at the GSMA Mobile World Congress – the world’s leading mobile industry event, attended by approximately 60,000 people. Members also receive a 30% discount on delegate passes for GSMA events.
Discounts on Wireless Intelligence
Members also receive a discount on the services provided by Wireless Intelligence, the definitive source of mobile operator data, analysis and forecasts – the most accurate and complete set of industry metrics available.
Who is eligible?
Associate membership can be held by a corporate group or by an independent legal entity of a corporate group but not an individual. Please note that whether associate membership is held by an independent legal entity of a corporate group or by the whole corporate group, GSM Association information must be limited to direct employees only.
There are 4 categories of Associate Membership: (see eligibility criteria for associate membership)
Suppliers
- Billing System Suppliers
- Infrastructure and Enablement Suppliers
- Mobile Terminal and Component Suppliers
- Security Systems Suppliers
- SIM/UICC Suppliers
- Simulator and Test Platform Suppliers
- Application Developers and Providers
- Mobile Media and Entertainment Providers
- Mobile Money Application and Service Providers
- GSM Standards Supporter
- Green Solution Providers
- Transport Device and Service Providers
- Utilities Device and Service Providers
- mHealth Device and Service Providers
Carriers
- International Transit Carriers
- GRX Carriers
- Signalling Providers
Clearing houses
- Data Clearing Houses
- Financial Clearing Houses
Open Connectivity Solution Providers
- SMS Hub Providers
- GRQ Monitoring Providers
- Roaming Hub Providers
Information on Membership fees can be found here.
