GSMA CALLS FOR CONSISTENT PRIVACY RULES IN EUROPE
May 14, 2013: London: Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, GSMA, offered the following statement as the GSMA, Cable Europe, ECTA and ETNO today call for harmonised data protection policies for the benefit of innovation and consumers in Europe:...GSMA AND I3FORUM LAUNCH DEPLOYMENT INITIATIVE THAT WILL LEAD TO IP-BASED INTERCONNECT BETWEEN ALL OPERATORS
May 14, 2013: Pilots Leading to Commercial Implementations Planned with Several Operators During 2013 Chicago: The GSMA and i3forum today announced that they have launched a deployment initiative to accelerate the take up of IP eXchange (IPX) based interconnect through...GSMA LAUNCHES NFC EXPERIENCE FOR MOBILE ASIA EXPO
May 2, 2013: GSMA Also Announces New Event Features, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Speakers London: The GSMA today announced the NFC Experience at Mobile Asia Expo, an interactive experience through which exhibitors, vendors and attendees will be able to use mobile Near Fi...GSMA REVEALS FEARS OVER MOBILE PRIVACY ARE HOLDING BACK THE GROWTH OF MOBILE APPS IN LATIN AMERICA
April 24, 2013: GSMA Publishes First Comprehensive Survey of Latin American Consumer Attitudes to Mobile Privacy Bogota, Colombia: The GSMA today announced research exploring the impact of privacy concerns on the adoption of mobile apps and services in Latin America. The...ANT+, Orange, TeamBG and Team Novo Nordisk to Participate in GSMA mHealth Grand Tour Cycle Ride in September 2013
April 17, 2013: New Sponsors, Partners and Supporters of the GSMA mHealth Grand Tour Will Help Raise Awareness of Diabetes and the Need for mDiabetes Solutions London: The GSMA today announced that a number of new organisations, including ANT+, Orange, Team Blood Glucose ...Telecom Personal Adopts GSMA Spam Reporting Service to Identify Spammers and Protect Subscribers
April 15, 2013: Telecom Personal Mobile Users in Argentina Will Be Able to Report Unsolicited Messages by Typing ‘7726’ or ‘SPAM’ 15 April 2013, Buenos Aires: The GSMA today announced that Argentinean mobile operator Telecom Personal has launched th...GSMA Calls for Re-evaluation and Reduction of the Universal Service Fund Levy
April 10, 2013: Currently 11 Billion USD is Languishing Unused in Universal Service Funds, With 4.1 Billion USD Sitting in India’s Fund Alone New Delhi: Following extensive research, the GSMA today called for governments and regulators to reassess their approach to Uni...GSMA Launches Mobile 360 Series of Executive Conferences
April 2, 2013: New GSMA Events Provide Greater Focus on Regional Industry Issues London: The GSMA today announced that it is expanding its events portfolio with the launch of the GSMA Mobile 360 Series, a new regional conference series for executives in the mobile industr...GSMA Announces the Launch of Mobile Enabled Community Services Programme
March 28, 2013: £4.1million DFID Grant to Support Programme to Improve Energy and Water Services in the Developing World London: The GSMA today announced the launch of the Mobile Enabled Community Services (MECS) programme, which leverages mobile technology and infras...GSMA Comments on the Cost of Broadband Roll-out in Europe
March 26, 2013: London: Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA, offered the following statement regarding Europe’s need to stay focused on reducing the cost of high-speed broadband deployment to drive growth: “We welcome the Commission’s proposal for a regulation on ...GSMA Calls for Reduction in Spectrum Reserve Prices
March 25, 2013: London: Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA, offered the following statement in anticipation of the expected 1800, 900 and 800 MHz spectrum auction in India later this month: “The absence of bidders for the 1800 and 900 MHz and a lone bidder in 800MHz f...GSMA Comments on Recommendation by Indian Regulator to Adopt APT Band Plan for 700MHz Spectrum
March 20, 2013: London: Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, GSMA, offered the following statement regarding India’s decision to recommend the Asia Pacific (APT) band plan for the allocation of the 700MHz spectrum band to mobile: “The GSMA w...GSMA Announces First Keynote Speakers for Mobile Asia Expo 2013
March 20, 2013: GSMA Provides Further Updates on Exhibition, Including New Partners in Connected City London: The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of KT Corp., Nokia Siemens Networks, NTT DOCOMO, Telecom Italia and Turk Telecom will be delivering keynote addresses at ...GSMA Comments on Future of European Telecoms Market
March 18, 2013: London: Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA, offered the following statement on the European telecommunications market in the context of the European Council meeting in Brussels last week: “European Union leaders have shown their interest in the devel...GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013 Sets New Records
February 28, 2013: With More Than 72,000 Visitors, Attendance Up By 8 Per Cent Over Mobile World Congress 2012 Barcelona : The GSMA today reported that more than 72,000* visitors from over 200 countries attended the 2013 Mobile World Congress, setting another new record for t...GSMA Global Mobile Money Adoption Survey Identifies 30 Million Active Mobile Money Customers Globally in 2012
February 27, 2013: GSMA Research Shows More Mobile Money Accounts than Bank Accounts in Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania and Uganda; 224 Million Transactions Totalling $4.6 Billion USD Were Processed on Mobile Money Platforms in One Month Barcelona: The GSMA's Mobile Money for th...GSMA Announces Winners of the 2013 Global Mobile Awards
February 26, 2013: Barcelona: The GSMA today announced the winners of the 18th Annual Global Mobile awards, held at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The winners were honoured in an afternoon ceremony hosted by writer, actor and comedian, David Walliams. Walliams en...GSMA, Qtel Group, USAID and AusAID Announces Winners of GSMA mWomen Design Challenge
February 26, 2013: Barcelona: The GSMA, with partners Qtel Group, USAID and AusAID, today announced the winners of the GSMA mWomen Design Challenge, which aims to redefine the smartphone user experience for resource-poor women in emerging markets. Qtel Group CEO Dr. Nasser ...New Report Finds Women are an Underserved Market for Mobile Financial Services
February 26, 2013: GSMA and Visa Study Reflects Findings from Five Key Emerging Countries Barcelona: A study released today by the GSMA mWomen Programme and Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) entitled, Unlocking the Potential: Women and Mobile Financial Services in Emerging Markets, shows t...GSMA Presents 2013 Chairman's Award to KT and SK Telecom
February 25, 2013: Barcelona: The GSMA today announced that Korean mobile operators KT Corporation and SK Telecom have been named the joint recipients of the 2013 GSMA Chairman's Award. The Chairman's Award, established in 1996, is the GSMA's most prestigious award and recognis...GSMA: The Rise of Connected Devices Will Drive Mobile Operator Data Revenues Past Voice Revenues Globally by 2018
February 25, 2013: Expansion of Mobile Data Will Provide Better Access to Healthcare and Education, Help Lift People Out of Poverty, Fight Hunger, Combat Climate Change and Fuel Economic Growth Barcelona: The GSMA today announced that mobile operator d ata revenues will over...GSMA Announces OneAPI Exchange
February 25, 2013: Barcelona: The GSMA today announced a new, flexible technical platform, the OneAPI Exchange, which will deliver network capabilities to mobile apps. This latest phase of the OneAPI global initiative, which facilitates closer collaboration between operators and...GSMA Outlines State of Mobile Industry in New Report
February 25, 2013: “The Mobile Economy 2013” Details Socio-Economic Impact of Mobile and Highlights Drivers of Future Growth for the Mobile Industry Barcelona: The GSMA today released a new report, “The Mobile Economy 2013”, which provides a comprehensive overview o...GSMA Announces Mobile World Live Keynote Speakers
February 19, 2013: Mobile Operating System Players Mozilla, Tizen and Ubuntu to Take the Stage Tuesday Night at Mobile World Congress 2013 Barcelona: The GSMA today announced the details of the Mobile World Live keynote taking place next week at the GSMA Mobile World Congress ...GSMA to Unveil the Connected City at Mobile World Congress 2013
February 18, 2013: Experience the City of the Future Powered by Mobile Connectivity 18 February 2013, London: At Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona, the GSMA will unveil the Connected City, allowing attendees to experience first-hand the city of the future where eve...GSMA Joins Leaders of Mobile World Capital Barcelona to Officially Launch Mobile World Centre
February 15, 2013: London: The GSMA today welcomed the official opening of the Mobile World Centre in Barcelona. Located in the heart of Barcelona, the Mobile World Centre offers a year-round, state-of-the-art exhibition showroom where citizens can learn about and experience fi...GSMA Report Reveals Mobile Drives Unprecedented Growth in Arab World
February 12, 2013: New Mobile Observatory Calls for Additional Spectrum and Transparent Regulation to Further Boost Investment and Job Creation Dubai: Today the GSMA published its first in-depth assessment of the impact of the mobile industry on the Arab States 1, highlightin...GSMA Supports Delivery of Emergency Services in Europe through Mobile
February 11, 2013: GSMA Joins the European Emergency Number Association to Help Save Lives Across the Region 11 February 2013, London: Today, on the occasion of European 112 Day1, the GSMA announced that it is joining the Advisory Board of the European Emergency Number As...GSMA Comments on Decision by Brazilian Ministry of Communications to Allocate Digital Dividend to Mobile
February 7, 2013: London: Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, GSMA, offered the following statement regarding Brazil's decision to allocate the 700MHz spectrum band to mobile: “The GSMA welcomes today's decision by Brazilian Minister of Communi...GSMA Comments on Decision by Chilean Regulator to Allocate Digital Dividend to Mobile
February 6, 2013: 6 February 2013, London: Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, GSMA, offered the following statement regarding Chile’s decision to allocate the 700MHz spectrum band to mobile: “Last week, the Chilean regulator SUBTEL publishe...GSMA Announces Nominees for the 18th Annual Global Mobile Awards
February 4, 2013: British Writer, Actor, Fundraiser and Comedian David Walliams to Host Awards Ceremony at Mobile World Congress London: The GSMA today announced nominees for the 18th annual Global Mobile Awards. The winners will be presented on Tuesday, 26th February at the ...European Data Protection Day 2013
January 29, 2013: ETNO and GSMA Reiterate Commitment to High Standards of Protection of Personal Data Brussels – ETNO and the GSMA call on the European Parliament and Council to work towards the timely adoption of the EU Data Protection Regulation and to ensure that the fi...GSMA Initiative Reinforces European Mobile Operators' Commitment to Consumer Privacy
January 28, 2013: GSMA Initiative Reinforces European Mobile Operators' Commitment to Consumer Privacy Launched on European Privacy Day, New Accountability Measures Aim to Enhance User Confidence in Mobile Apps Brussels: To mark European Privacy Day1, the GSMA is announcing...GSMA Introduces the NFC Experience for Mobile World Congress
January 23, 2013: GSMA to Showcase an Integrated Range of Mobile NFC Services Throughout Fira Gran Via and the City of Barcelona Barcelona: The GSMA today announced the NFC Experience at Mobile World Congress, an interactive experience through which exhibitors, vendors, and...GSMA Outlines First Details for Mobile Asia Expo 2013
January 23, 2013: More Than 20,000 Attendees to Converge in Shanghai for Second Mobile Asia Expo Beijing: The GSMA today announced the first details of the 2013 GSMA Mobile Asia Expo, which will be held June 26-28 at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre in Shangha...GSMA Appoints Former China Mobile Chairman Dr. Wang Jianzhou as Senior Advisor
January 23, 2013: Beijing: The GSMA announced that it has appointed Dr. Wang Jianzhou, former Executive Chairman of China Mobile, as a senior advisor to the GSMA. In this role, Dr. Wang will work closely with GSMA Chairman Franco Bernabè and the GSMA Board to identify ne...GSMA Welcomes New Mobile App Recommendations from the California Attorney General to Protect Consumer Privacy
January 11, 2013: London: Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, GSMA, offered the following statement regarding the California Attorney General's newly released Privacy on the Go recommendations: “Yesterday, California's Attorney General Kamala D....GSMA Announces Additional Keynote Speakers for Mobile World Congress 2013
December 17, 2012: 17 December 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that CEOs and senior executives from Bharti Airtel, Deezer, Dropbox, General Motors, Juniper Networks and Qtel will take to the stage in keynote sessions at the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, taking place 25...GSMA Elects New Board Members and Re-elects Franco Bernabè as Chairman
December 13, 2012: GSMA Names 26-Member Board to Serve from January 2013 through December 2014 13 December 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that it has elected new members of the GSMA Board for the two-year period from January 2013 through December 2014. The GSMA als...GSMA and AHCIET Studies Highlight How Lowering Taxation on Telecoms Could Benefit Latin American Economy
December 10, 2012: High Taxes Hinder Economic Growth and Take-up of 3G Mobile Broadband Services 10 December 2012, London: Today the GSMA and AHCIET released findings from respective reports ‘Mobile Telephony and Taxation in Latin America’ and ‘Taxation and Telec...GSMA announces Grand Tour cycle ride from Brussels to Barcelona to raise awareness of diabetes and to highlight the benefits of mHealth
November 28, 2012: Call for Team Entries for 2,100 Kilometre Tour; GSMA Launches mDiabetes Campaign to Drive the Development and Delivery of mDiabetes Solutions 28 November 2012, Brussels: The GSMA today announced the mHealth Grand Tour cycle ride, which will start in Brus...GSMA Calls for more Women in Mobile Communications Industry
November 28, 2012: Brussels Event Inspires Positive Action to Increase the Number of Women Working In and With Mobile Brussels: The GSMA held its first GSMA Connected Women conference in Europe, bringing together more than 250 telecommunications industry professionals to disc...GSMA Calls on Industry and Governments to Deliver a Connected Europe Through Next-Generation Mobile Technology
November 28, 2012: Mobile Services Have Potential to Drive Growth, Innovation, Employment and Sustainability Across Multiple Sectors; Partnerships Are Now Key to Maximising the Opportunity for Europe Brussels: The GSMA today highlights the urgent need for European industry an...Spanish Mobile Operators Launch Nationwide Joyn Services
November 28, 2012: Movistar, Orange and Vodafone Subscribers Now Have Access to Fully Interoperable and Secure Rich Communications Madrid: The GSMA today announced that Movistar, Orange and Vodafone, Spain's three leading mobile network operators (MNOs), have launched Rich C...GSMA and Deloitte Release Comprehensive Research into the Impact of Mobile Telephony on Economic Growth
November 20, 2012: Mobile Offers Unprecedented Economic Growth Opportunity Globally Today the GSMA and Deloitte released the first comprehensive assessment of the incremental benefits of next-generation mobile telephony services, such as 3G technology and mobile data service...GSMA Report Reveals Mobile is Catalyst for Explosive Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
November 13, 2012: Region Leads World in Mobile Growth, Mobile Internet and Mobile Money Transfer, But Further Growth Is Held Back by Inadequate Spectrum Allocation and High Taxation The GSMA today revealed that sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest-growing mobile market in the ...Mobile industry CEOs to keynote at GSMA Mobile World Congress
November 12, 2012: 12 November 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of AT&T, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Viber are confirmed to deliver keynote presentations at the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, taking place 25-28 February 2013 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Th...GSMA Comments on Decision by Ecuador Telecom Regulator to Promote Deployment of 4G Services Through Digital Dividend
October 22, 2012: 22 October 2012, Buenos Aires: Statement from Sebastian Cabello, Director GSMA Latin America: “Last week the regulator in Ecuador, CONATEL, approved a resolution on the future adoption of 4G services in the country. The GSMA welcomes the decision made by ...GSMA Announces New Global Research that Highlights Significant Growth Opportunity for the Mobile Industry
October 18, 2012: Worldwide Unique Mobile Subscriber Penetration Stands at Only 45 Per Cent; Global Mobile Subscribers to Hit Four Billion within Five Years Driven by Growth in Developing Markets The GSMA today announced the results of a global, multi-year study that for th...GSMA and ETNO Call for EU Data Protection Reform to Protect Consumers and Industry
October 16, 2012: Inconsistencies between the existing e-Privacy Directive and the proposed Data Protection Regulation need to be addressed Brussels : The GSMA and ETNO today raised the need to tackle discrepancies between the proposed Data Protection Regulation and the 2002...GSMA NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012 to Give Attendees Unique Mobile NFC Experience in Milan
October 16, 2012: NFC Demonstrations to include NFC-enabled ALFA 159 Coupe Car; New GSMA White Papers Will Examine the Use of Mobile NFC in Retail and Transport Sectors 16 Oct 2012, Milan: At the GSMA NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012 taking place 22-25 October in Milan, t...GSMA Announces new details for Mobile World Congress 2013
October 15, 2012: New Keynote Speakers, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Partners at Mobile World Congress 15 October 2012, London: The GSMA today provided new details and event updates for the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 25-28 February 2013 at Fira Gran ...GSMA Welcomes Decision by Taiwan Telecom Regulator to Adopt APT Band Plan in 700mhz
October 12, 2012: 12 October 2012, Hong Kong: Statement from Chris Perera, Senior Director, Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Affairs, APAC, GSMA: "The National Communications Commission in Taiwan today announced that they will adopt the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) band plan...GSMA Shines Spotlight on Latin American Mobile Market
October 9, 2012: World's Leading Operators Convene in Rio for GSMA Board Meeting; GSMA Chairman Franco Bernabè Discusses Key Industry Drivers and Initiatives The GSMA held its most recent Board meeting in Rio, bringing together leaders from 25 of the world's large...GSMA Report Places Mobile at the Heart of Brazil's Transformation
October 9, 2012: New Brazil Mobile Observatory Reveals How Increasing Mobile Connectivity, Innovative Mobile Services and World Cup and Olympics Opportunities Will Boost Brazilian Economy and Society Today the GSMA released its first comprehensive assessment of Brazil's mo...GSMA Introduces New Brand for Development Fund With Launch of GSMA Mobile for Development
September 24, 2012: Dr. Nasser Marafih Appointed Chairman of the GSMA Mobile For Development Foundation 24 September 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that, to better reflect the enabling role of mobile in developing markets, the GSMA Development Fund has been renamed GSMA...GSMA Comments on Decision by Mexican Telecom Regulator to Adopt Apt Band Plan in 700mhz
September 20, 2012: Statement from Sebastian Cabello, Director GSMA Latin America: "The Federal Commission of Telecommunications (COFETEL) in Mexico yesterday voted in favour of the adoption of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) band plan for the 700MHz band for mobile servi...GSMA Latin America Launch Data Roaming Transparency Scheme
September 10, 2012: Mobile Operators to Help Consumers Better Understand and Manage Data Usage, Addressing Head-On the Issue of Bill Shock Santiago, Chile: Today the GSMA announced that more than 40 Latin American mobile network operators (MNOs) have launched a data roaming tra...GSMA Announces Call for Entries for 18th Annual Global Mobile Awards
September 6, 2012: The GSMA today announced that the Global Mobile Awards 2013 are now open for entry. The Global Mobile Awards, which recognise excellence and innovation within the mobile communications industry, will be presented at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcel...GSMA Publishes Letter to Government of Republic of Uzbekistan
September 5, 2012: 5 September 2012, London: The GSMA recently issued a letter to Islam Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to intercede on behalf of GSMA member MTS in a protracted trade dispute between MTS Uzbekistan and the government of Uzbekistan. The GSMA ...GSMA Launches Mobile World Congress 2013
August 30, 2012: More than 70,000 Attendees Expected to Gather for Mobile Industry’s Leading Event The GSMA today announced details of the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 25-28 February 2013 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Under the theme of ‘The New Mo...GSMA Announces Speakers for NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012 in Milan
August 22, 2012: Industry Executives Highlight the Expanding Power of Mobile Money The GSMA today announced speakers for the GSMA NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012, which will be held 22-25 October, in Milan, at the Milano Congressi. The Summit features two days of confere...Latin American Mobile Operators Commit to Combat Mobile Device Theft
July 17, 2012: Thirteen Latin American mobile operator groups pledge to work together across the region to block the use of stolen devices Today GSMA Latin America announced the commitment of the main mobile network operators (MNOs) in Latin America to collaborate with th...GSMA and WAC Join Forces to Accelerate Mobile Applications Market
July 17, 2012: Apigee Purchases WAC Technology Assets and Signs Managed Service Partnership Agreement with the GSMA The GSMA today announced that it has reached an agreement to integrate the major programmes and initiatives driven by the Wholesale Applications Community (...GSMA Announces Asia Pacific Could Generate US$1 Trillion in GDP Though Spectrum Harmonisation for Mobile Broadband
July 9, 2012: Allocation of the 700MHz ‘Digital Dividend’ Band to Mobile Services Will Create New Jobs, Support Business Innovation and Generate Government Revenues Asia Pacific is on the cusp of a significant opportunity to unlock US$1 trillion in GDP growth by 2020...GSMA Highlights Success of Mobile Asia Expo 2012
June 26, 2012: The GSMA today reported that more than 15,500* unique visitors from 81 countries attended the 2012 Mobile Asia Expo, held 20-22 June in Shanghai. The three-day conference and exhibition attracted executives from the industry’s largest and most influential mo...GSMA Announces the Proliferation of Connected Devices in China Will Be Worth More Than US$700 Billion in 2020
June 21, 2012: Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Connectivity Will Drive Significant Growth, Cost Reductions and Efficiencies Across the Automotive, Building and Energy Industries The GSMA, in partnership with Machina Research, today announced that the business impact from the gr...GSMA Launches Data Roaming Transparency Initiative
June 21, 2012: New Measures Aim to Help Consumers Better Understand and Manage Data Usage, Addressing Head-On the Issue of Bill Shock 21 June 2012, Shanghai: At the Mobile Asia Expo, the GSMA announced that it has launched an initiative that will provide consumers great...GSMA Announces Winner of Smarter App Challenge
June 20, 2012: The GSMA today announced Flowit as the winner of the “Smarter App Challenge” developer competition at the Mobile Asia Expo. This challenge called on all developers to submit their commercially available mobile apps, on any platform, that meet the growing m...GSMA Green Manifesto Shows Network Efficiency Can Lead to Potential Annual Energy Savings of $2BN
June 20, 2012: Mobile Asia Expo, Shanghai: The GSMA today unveiled an update to its 2009 landmark report “Mobile’s Green Manifesto” which outlines the positive impact of operator initiatives in the areas of energy and carbon management. Analysis of 34 mobile networks w...GSMA Launches Mobile and Development Intelligence Portal
June 13, 2012: New Initiative Provides Open Data for the Mobile Industry in the Developing World 13 June 2012, London: The GSMA today launched the Mobile and Development Intelligence (MDI) project in conjunction with Omidyar Network the philanthropic investment firm estab...GSMA Appoints Hyunmi Yang as Chief Strategy Officer
May 30, 2012: London: The GSMA today announced the appointment of Hyunmi Yang as Chief Strategy Officer. Ms. Yang, who was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at KT Corp., will join the GSMA effective June 15 and will report to GSMA Director G...GSMA Announces the Finalists and Overall Winner of its Inaugural Mobile Health University Challenge
May 30, 2012: GSMA-mHealth Alliance Mobile Health Summit, Cape Town: The GSMA, in collaboration with the Qtel Group and Qualcomm Incorporated, today announced the finalists and overall winner of its inaugural Mobile Health University Challenge, a global competition that hi...GSMA Research Reveals Growing Opportunity for Mobile Operators in Healthcare
May 30, 2012: Cape Town, South Africa: GSMA mHealth Tracker and Report Shows Evolution of Mobile Operators’ Health Services and Identifies Significant Value for the Health Industry The GSMA today announced that mobile operators are driving significant value for the h...GSMA Forms Strategic Partnership with Shanghai International Technology Exchange Center for Mobile Asia Expo
May 30, 2012: GSMA Also Announces New Event Features, Keynote Speakers, Exhibitors and Sponsors May 30, 2012, London: The GSMA, organisers of Mobile World Congress, the mobile industry’s premier event, today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with the ...GSMA Announces that increased Mobile Broadband Spectrum is vital for Saudi Arabia’s Socio-economic Development
May 28, 2012: Release of Harmonised Spectrum Would Generate an Additional US$100 Billion in GDP from 2013 – 2025 and Help Create Over 400,000 New Jobs in the Kingdom. The GSMA today announced that greater allocation of spectrum for Mobile Broadband is vital for the econo...GSMA Announces New Developments for Mobile Asia Expo
May 10, 2012: New Companies Participating at MAE Include Cisco, Huawei, IBM, PayPal and Tencent; China Mobile and RIM to Hold App Developer Conferences in App Planet 10 May 2012, London: The GSMA, organisers of Mobile World Congress, the mobile industry’s premier event, ...GSMA Receives Additional Funding for Successful Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
May 9, 2012: New MMU Research Reveals That There Are Now 60 Million Registered Mobile Money Users Globally 9 May 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that it has received an additional $9.8m USD from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The MasterCard Foundation an...GSMA Calls on Turkey's Government to Lower its Taxation on Mobile so all Stakeholders can Benefit
May 9, 2012: Study Shows That Lower Taxation Can Lead to Higher Revenues for Turkish Government 9 May 2012, Istanbul: The GSMA today outlined findings from its Mobile Telephony and Taxation in Turkey report which was undertaken by Deloitte to examine the economic impac...GSMA Announces Commercial Launch of Developer-Friendly API Gateway to Major Canadian Operators
May 7, 2012: GSMA OneAPI Gateway Gives Developers Single Point of Technical and Commercial Access to APIs for Mobile Subscribers 7 May 2012, New Orleans: The GSMA, working closely with the three major Canadian operators - Bell Mobility, Rogers Communications and TELUS, h...Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India (TRAI) Recommendations Threaten Mobile Broadband Investment And Deployment In India
April 27, 2012: The GSMA today stated that the TRAI’s recommendations on the “Auction of Spectrum” will set India back in its goal to deliver “Broadband on Demand” to the citizens of India. The proposals disregard international best practice in spectrum policy and j...Telefónica Germany Identifies €1.8 Million Per Year of Energy Savings with GSMA Mobile Energy Efficiency Optimisation Pilot
April 4, 2012: 4 April 2012, London: The GSMA today announced the successful completion of the first Mobile Energy Efficiency Optimisation project with Telefónica Germany and Nokia Siemens Networks’ Energy Solutions. Telefónica Germany participated in the GSMA’s Mobile...GSMA Announces that India Will Become the World’s Second Largest Mobile Broadband Market Within Four Years
April 3, 2012: Additional Spectrum Needed to Ensure India Builds on Momentum; Affordability Key to Long-Term Mobile Broadband Growth and Social and Economic Prosperity 3 April 2012, New Delhi: The GSMA today announced that India will become the second largest Mobile Broadba...GSMA Reveals How Mobile is Set to Transform Education Worldwide, with the Meducation Market Valued at US$70 billion by 2020
April 2, 2012: mEducation Solutions Could Revolutionise Learning for More than a Billion Students Globally 2 April 2012, London, UK: The GSMA today announced that mobile has the potential to dramatically change the way education is delivered, enhancing learning for over a b...Leaders From China Mobile, Huawei, Nokia, Smart and ZTE to Keynote at GSMA Mobile Asia Expo 2012
March 29, 2012: Exhibitors at Mobile Asia Expo Include China Mobile, China Unicom, NTT DOCOMO and ZTE 29 March 2012, London: The GSMA today announced that executives from China Mobile, Huawei, Nokia and Smart Communications and ZTE will be making keynote presentations at th...GSMA and Bharti Infratel Partner to Expand Green Energy Initiatives for Telecom Towers
March 28, 2012: 28 March 2012, London and Delhi The GSMA and Bharti Infratel Limited today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and promote green technologies for telecom tower infrastructure in India. The collaboration will entail worki...GSMA Mobile World Congress 2012 Shatters Attendance Records
March 1, 2012: Attendance Up by 11% Over the 2011 Mobile World Congress; Move to Gran Via in 2013 to Accommodate Strong Growth and Demand The GSMA today reported that more than 67,000* visitors from 205 countries attended the 2012 Mobile World Congress, a new record for th...GSMA Research Highlights New Opportunities to Provide Mobile Services and Offerings to Women in Emerging Markets
February 29, 2012: New Report Explores the Wants and Needs of Women Living on Less than $2 per Day and Shows How Mobile Can Offer Life-Enhancing, Commercially-Scaled Solutions The GSMA today released research into the opportunities that mobiles provide to underserved women in e...The Republic of Colombia Wins GSMA Government Leadership Award
February 28, 2012: The GSMA today presented the Honourable Minister of Communications for the Republic of Colombia, Diego Molano, with the mobile industry’s prestigious annual Government Leadership Award. The award recognises the significant achievements made by the Colombian ...GSMA Announces Winners of the 17th Annual Global Mobile Awards
February 28, 2012: The GSMA today announced the winners of the 17th Annual Global Mobile awards, held at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The winners were honoured in an afternoon ceremony hosted by comedian and songwriter Tim Minchin. Minchin entertained nominees...North American Mobile Operators Adopt GSMA Spam Reporting Service to Help Protect Subscribers and Identify Spammers
February 28, 2012: System to Help Ensure Networks Remain Secure from Fraud and Text Messaging Attacks The GSMA today announced that North America’s largest mobile operators have launched the GSMA Spam Reporting Service (SRS), powered by Cloudmark technology. GSMA’s SRS is n...GSMA Names KDDI, NTT Docomo And Softbank Mobile as Joint Recipients of 2012 Chairman’s Award
February 27, 2012: Prestigious Award Recognises GSMA Operator Members for Contributions to Japan’s Recovery Following Massive 2011 Earthquake; GSMA Announces Disaster Response Programme to Aid the Mobile Industry in Preparedness and Recovery The GSMA announced that Japanese m...GSMA Research Demonstrates that Mobile Industry is creating a Connected Economy
February 27, 2012: Mobile Industry Set to Grow from US$1.5 Trillion in 2011 to US$1.9 Trillion in 2015 The GSMA today announced new research findings that demonstrate the positive, long-term economic impact of the global mobile industry. The research, developed by A.T. Kearney,...GSMA Announces the Business Impact of Connected Devices could be Worth US$4.5 Trillion in 2020
February 27, 2012: Mobile Connectivity in Cars Will Be the Top Connected Application in 2020 The GSMA, in partnership with Machina Research, today announced a new study that further examines the market potential of the Connected Life in 2020, when the number of total connected ...Mobile Operators Show Increased Momentum in Rich Communications
February 27, 2012: The GSMA today announced significant advancements in Rich Communications, including updates on launches by mobile network operators, device availability, a new global specification and the creation of a new consumer facing-brand, joynTM. Rich Communications wi...GSMA Announces New Initiative Addressing Mobile App Privacy
February 27, 2012: Mobile Operators Begin Implementing Privacy Design Guidelines for Mobile Apps The GSMA, with the support of leading mobile operators in Europe and following consultation across the wider mobile ecosystem, has published a set of global Privacy Design...GSMA Announces New Initiatives Focusing On Creating More Efficient Mobile Applications
February 27, 2012: GSMA Provides Guidelines for Creating More Efficient Mobile Applications and Launches “Smarter Apps Challenge” The GSMA today announced the first in a series of activities designed to help users and operators manage the growing traffic and signalling dema...GSMA Provides Update On Planned Barcelona Transport Strike And Contingency Plans For Mobile World Congress
February 26, 2012: The bus workers from TMB have announced that they have voted not to strike. The public bus system will operate as normal during the GSMA Mobile World Congress, held 27th February through 1st March 2012. The GSMA had developed full contingency plans to addre...GSMA Announces Contingency Plans for Mobile World Congress
February 25, 2012: Workers from TMB, the main public operator for the metro and municipal buses in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, have announced plans to strike during Mobile World Congress which will be held 27th February through 1st March 2012. Negotiations between the go...GSMA Provides Update on Planned Barcelona Transport Strike and Contingency Plans for Mobile World Congress
February 25, 2012: The metro workers from TMB have announced that they have reached agreement with the government and have voted overwhelmingly not to strike. The metro system will operate as normal during the GSMA Mobile World Congress, held 27th February through 1st March 2012...GSMA to Unveil the Connected House At Mobile World Congress
February 24, 2012: Experience a World Where Everything Intelligently Connects On Monday 27 February at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, the GSMA will unveil the Connected House, a living future where everyone and everything can benefit from intelligent wireless conn...GSMA Statement Regarding Planned Barcelona Transport Strike and Contingency Plans for Mobile World Congress
February 22, 2012: The metro and bus workers from TMB, the main public transport operator in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, have announced plans to strike during Mobile World Congress which will be held 27th February through 1st March 2012. Negotiations between the governme...GSMA Commends Governments Attending WRC-12 in Recognising the Need to Allocate Future Spectrum for IMT Mobile Broadband
February 17, 2012: The GSMA today announced that governments representing more than 150 countries attending the World Radiocommunication Conference 2012 (WRC-12)1 in Geneva have recognised the critical role that spectrum plays in bringing the enabling power of Mobile Broadband t...GSMA Statement on Planned Barcelona Public Transport Strike
February 17, 2012: The metro and bus workers from TMB, the main public transport operator in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, have announced plans to strike during Mobile World Congress which will be held 27th February through 1st March 2012. The GSMA has senior executives...Mobile to Play a Significant Role in Healthcare as GSMA Research Predicts mHealth Market to be Worth US$23 billion by 2017
February 15, 2012: Action from Governments, Regulators, the Healthcare Industry and the Mobile Ecosystem Essential to Enabling this Global Opportunity The GSMA today announced that mobile technology will play a significant role in the provision of healthcare services globally a...GSMA Provides Further Updates on Mobile World Congress 2012
February 7, 2012: Facebook CTO Bret Taylor to Present at Mobile World Congress; New Companies Join mPowered Brands Programme, App Planet and Forum Series The GSMA today announced further updates for the upcoming Mobile World Congress, which will be taking place 27 February ...GSMA Announces that Latin America will Achieve 750 Million Mobile Connections by 2015 with Mobile Broadband Driving Momentum
February 2, 2012: Allocation of Digital Dividend Spectrum and More Effective Regulatory Framework Needed to Further Extend Mobile Connectivity Across the Region The GSMA today announced that by 2015, Latin America is expected to have more than 750 million mobile connections,...GSMA Announces Nominees For 17th Global Mobile Awards with Record Entries For 2012
January 24, 2012: Internationally Acclaimed Comedian Tim Minchin to Host Awards Ceremony at Mobile World Congress The GSMA today announced nominees for the 17th annual Global Mobile Awards. The winners will be presented on Tuesday, 28th February at the GSMA Mobile World Congre...Leaders From Cisco, Ford, Visa and ZTE to Keynote at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2012
January 9, 2012: The GSMA today announced that executives from Cisco, Ford, Visa and ZTE will be making keynote presentations at the GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 27th February 1st March 2012 at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc venue in Barcelona. The GSMA al...GSMA Wireless Intelligence reports that global rollout of LTE will accelerate to 2015, but spectrum fragmentation must be addressed
December 16, 2011: Forecasts Indicate That By 2015, There Will Be More Than 200 Live LTE Networks Using 38 Spectrum Frequency Combinations London, 16 December 2011: The GSMA’s Wireless Intelligence service has issued a report indicating that the global adoption of LTE service...GSMA announces details of NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2012
December 14, 2011: GSMA Event Places New Focus on Burgeoning Market for NFC Technologies and Services The GSMA today announced that it will hold the new GSMA NFC & Mobile Money Summit October 22-25, 2012 at the Milano Congressi in Milan. With the growing industry momentum...GSMA Releases European Mobile Observatory outlining Key Developments in the mobile industry
December 8, 2011: Mobile Communication Is a Key European Industry, Comparable to Aerospace and Larger than Pharmaceuticals with Total Revenues of €174 Billion in 2010; By Matching US ICT Investment Levels Europe Could Add €760 Billion to the Region’s GDP by 2020 8 Dece...Increased Mobile Broadband Spectrum Vital for Africa’s Socio-Economic Development, says GSMA
November 29, 2011: Release of Spectrum Is Set to Generate an Additional US$82 billion in GDP Per Year and Help Lift 40 Million Sub-Saharan Africans Out of Poverty by 2025 The GSMA today announced that greater allocation of spectrum for Mobile Broadband is vital for the economic...SingTel Group collaborates with GSMA on Mobile Energy Efficiency Benchmarking
November 28, 2011: Exercise will save energy cost and cut greenhouse gas emissions Singapore, 28 November 2011 – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Optus, and regional mobile associates will jointly participate in the GSMA’s ...Mobile NFC Gains Momentum as Operators Worldwide Pledge Support for SIM-based Solution
November 16, 2011: China Mobile and China Unicom Join Leading Operators in Backing Mobile NFC GSMA Publishes Mobile NFC Specifications to Drive Global Interoperability The GSMA today announced that 45 of the world’s leading mobile operators have committed to support and impl...GSMA Energy Efficiency Methodology Incorporated in ITU's New Global Standard
November 16, 2011: The GSMA’s Mobile Energy Efficiency Benchmarking methodology has been recognised in a global standard by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The GSMA’s methodology, which benchmarks the energy efficiency of mobile networks, is included in the ...Global Mobile Connections To Reach Six Billion Milestone, With Asia Pacific Accounting For Half, Reports GSMA
November 16, 2011: GSMA Calls for Greater Spectrum Allocation, Lower Taxes and Rebalanced Regulatory Frameworks to Further Extend Mobile Connectivity Throughout Asia Pacific The GSMA today announced that global mobile connections will reach six billion by the end of November 20...Asia Pacific will Dominate the Connected Device Market, Fuelled by Explosive Growth in China, says GSMA
November 16, 2011: Mobile Health Will Be a Major Driver of the Connected Life with a Market Opportunity in Asia Pacific of US$7 Billion by 2017 The GSMA, in partnership with Machina Research, today announced that the growth of connected devices is booming in Asia Pacific, with ...GSMA launches Mobile Health University Challenge
November 9, 2011: Second GSMA-mHealth Alliance Mobile Health Summit to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, May 29 – June 1, 2012 The GSMA, in co-operation with the Qtel Group and Qualcomm Incorporated, today launched the GSMA Mobile Health University Challenge 2011/12, a glo...Africa Now the World’s Second Largest Mobile Market, Reports GSMA
November 9, 2011: The GSMA today announced that Africa is now the world’s second largest mobile market by connections after Asia, and the fastest growing mobile market in the world. According to the new GSMA Africa Mobile Observatory 2011 report*, Africa achieved this milesto...GSMA Announces NEW Keynote Speakers for Mobile World Congress 2012
November 8, 2011: The GSMA today announced that executives from ARM, Best Buy, China Mobile, Citigroup, ISIS, Juniper Networks, Sprint and VimpelCom will be speaking in the keynote programme at the GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 27th February – 1st March 2012 ...GSMA Global Benchmark Study into Mobile-Specific Taxation Shows Consumers Pay More Today Than in 2007
November 7, 2011: The average tax burden on mobile consumers is higher today than in 2007 according to a new global benchmark study undertaken by Deloitte for the GSMA. The benchmark of 111 coun...GSMA Announces New Developments at Mobile Asia Congress 2011
November 1, 2011: Executives from Facebook and the FCC to Deliver Keynote Presentations; “Angry Birds” Creator Rovio Joins Companies Participating in App Planet The GSMA today announced that leaders from Facebook and the FCC will be among the keynote speakers for the 2...GSMA Announces Mobile Asia Expo 2012
October 19, 2011: Shanghai Event Will Address Fast-Growing Chinese and Broader Asian Mobile Markets 19 October 2011, Beijing: The GSMA today introduced the GSMA Mobile Asia Expo, which will take place in Shanghai, 20-22, June 2012. The inaugural Mobile Asia Expo will be held i...Proliferation of Connected Devices will create a $1.2tr Revenue Opportunity for Operators by 2020
October 10, 2011: GSMA Announces the Proliferation of Connected Devices will create a US$1.2 trillion Revenue Opportunity for Mobile Operators by 2020 The Number of Mobile Connected Devices is Expected to Increase by 100 Per Cent to Nearly 12 Billion by 2020; Cross-Industr...GSMA Announces New Keynote Speakers for Mobile World Congress 2012
October 6, 2011: The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of eBay, Electronic Arts, Google, Interpublic Group, Nokia and Vodafone will be making keynote speeches at the GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 27th February – 1st March 2012 at the Fira de Barcelona Montj...GSMA Research Shows Mobile Users Rank Privacy As An Important Concern When Using Applications And Services
September 28, 2011: Privacy Concerns Can Prevent Consumers’ Engagement with Mobile Internet Services Today the GSMA announced the results of a study of more than 4,000 mobile phone users in Singapore, Spain and the UK, which sheds light on privacy issues, particularly relating...GSMA Study into Africa Shows Kenyan Economy has Benefited from Removal of Mobile-Specific Taxation
September 26, 2011: Detrimental Surcharge Tax Threatens African Economic Growth Today the GSMA issued preliminary findings from research undertaken into taxation. Initially focused on Africa, the research shows that mobile handset sales have soared by 200 per cent in Kenya follo...Allocating Digital Dividend Spectrum For Mobile Broadband Could Contribute Up To Us$15 Billion To The Latin American Economy
September 22, 2011: Today, at the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) 11th Global Symposium for Regulators in Armenia, Colombia, the GSMA and AHCIET announced that allocating ‘digital dividend’ spectrum in the 700 MHz band for the deployment of mobile services co...Leading Mobile Executives to Keynote at GSMA Mobile Asia Congress 2011
September 15, 2011: The GSMA today announced that CEOs and senior executives from companies including Alcatel-Lucent, China Mobile, Ericsson, SK Telecom and Telenor have been confirmed to deliver keynote presentations at the 2011 GSMA Mobile Asia Congress, which will be held 16-1...GSMA announces call for entries for 17th annual Global Mobile Awards
September 6, 2011: Today the GSMA announced that the Global Mobile Awards 2012, which recognise excellence, achievement and innovation within the mobile communications industry, are now open for entry. The Global Mobile Awards will be presented at the GSMA Mobile World Congress ...GSMA Outlines New Developments For Mobile World Congress 2012
August 16, 2011: The GSMA today revealed details of the 2012 GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 27th February – 1st March 2012 at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuic in Barcelona. The ...GSMA Names Anne Bouverot Director General
August 11, 2011: The GSMA today announced the appointment of Anne Bouverot as Director General and Member of the GSMA Board. Ms. Bouverot, who served most recently as Executive Vice President of Mobile Services for France Telecom Orange, will assume leadership of the GSMA effe...GSMA Names Barcelona the First Mobile World Capital
July 22, 2011: Barcelona Edges Competition to be Named Mobile World Capital for 2012-2018 After an 18-month search, the GSMA today announced that Barcelona has been selected as the Mobile World Capital from 2012 to 2018. As the Mobile World Capital, Barcelona will be th...GSMA Announces Keynote Speakers for Mobile Asia Congress 2011
July 20, 2011: The GSMA today announced that CEOs and other senior executives from companies including Axiata, Bharti Airtel, KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, Telstra and ZTE will deliver keynote presentations at the 2011 GSMA Mobile Asia Congress, which will be held 16-17 November at ...Data Roaming Prices Continue to Fall Across the European Union
June 30, 2011: Mobile broadband users able to benefit from increasingly attractive roaming rates Laptop and smartphone users in the European Union are able to benefit from increasingly attractive roaming prices, according to data collected from 101 mobile operator website...Huawei Joins GSMA Pathfinder Partner Programme
June 23, 2011: Huawei successfully completes ENUM interoperability testing The GSMA today announced that Huawei, a leading telecom solutions provider, has achieved certification for its wireless and fixed-line carrier solutions as part of the GSMA PathFinder Industry Part...GSMA Mobile Media Metrics Report Issued on UK Mobile Applications Useage
June 22, 2011: Google Owns 3 Out of 5 Top Ranked Apps The GSMA and comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), in partnership with the UK mobile operators, today released the first monthly data showing how UK mobile consumers engage through mobile applications. The data from the GSMA ...GSMA Announces mFarmer Initiative Fund
June 9, 2011: mAgri Programme Aims to Benefit 2 Million Farmers in Developing Countries by 2013 The GSMA, the body that represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, today announced at the inaugural mAgri Working Group in Cape Town, the launch of the mFarmer In...Demand for Mobile Broadband Drives HSPA Past 500 Million Connections as the Mobile Data Revolution Continues
June 8, 2011: The GSMA today announced that HSPA Mobile Broadband connections will reach 500 million worldwide by the end of June, making it the fastest growing wireless technology ever1. Furthermore, LTE, the next-generation Mobile Broadband technology, has now reached one...GSMA Announces Departure of CEO Rob Conway
June 7, 2011: The GSMA today announced that Rob Conway, the Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of the GSMA, will step down as CEO effective September 1, 2011 after leading the o...Telecom Italia Hosts GSMA Board Meeting in Venice
June 6, 2011: GSMA Chairman and Telecom Italia Group Chairman and CEO Franco Bernabè Convenes Gathering of World’s Top Mobile Operators at TI Future Centre Bernabè Announces Milestone in Mobile Broadband - 500 Million HSPA Connections by the End of June, Expected to ...GSMA Statement on the IARC Classification
May 31, 2011: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced on 31 May 2011 that a working group meeting from 23-31 May in Lyon (France) has completed a cancer hazard assessment for radiofrequency signals, including those from broadcast services, mobile co...GSMA Announces Speakers for Mobile Money Summit 2011 in Singapore
May 17, 2011: Industry executives highlight the rising power of mobile money The GSMA today announced speakers for the GSMA Mobile Money Summit 2011, which will be held 27-30 June at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore. The agenda features thought-leading conference ...Government and Industry Unite to Support Mobile Broadband in India
April 11, 2011: Government of India, GSMA, COAI and TRAI Call for Greater Spectrum Allocation for Mobile Broadband Services The Honourable Minister for Communications & Information Technology of India, the GSMA, the Cellular Operators of India (COAI) and the Telecoms R...GSMA Mobile Network Benchmarking Service Gains Backing of 20 Mobile Operators
March 22, 2011: The GSMA today announced that its Mobile Energy Efficiency (MEE) Network Benchmarking Service, launched in November 2010, has now recruited a further 17 mobile network operators (MNO), growing the total number of operators supporting the initiative to 20 world...World's Leading Mobile Operators Announce Commitment to NFC Technology
February 21, 2011: Many of the world's leading operators, including América Móvil, Axiata Group Berhad, Bharti, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, KT Corporation, MTS, Orange, Qtel Group, SK Telec...The GSMA Reports Record Attendance at Mobile World Congress 2011
February 17, 2011: Increased Attendance at Industry’s Leading Mobile Communications Event by 20% over 2010 The GSMA today reported that more than 60,000* visitors from 200 countries attended the 2011 GSMA Mobile World Congress, marking a record for the mobile industry’s p...GSMA Announces Winners for Band App Audition, Coca-Cola Brand App and Vodafone mWomen Challenges
February 16, 2011: The GSMA today announced winners of the Mobile App Challenges (http://www.mobileappchallenge.com), a series of skills-based competitions aimed at the app developer community. The 2011 challenges included the Brand App Challenge, the Band App Audition and the m...The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Wins GSMA Government Leadership Award
February 15, 2011: The GSMA today presented His Excellency Amirzai Sangin, Minister of Communications & IT of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, with the mobile industry’s prestigious annual Government Leadership Award. The award recognises the immense achievements made ...The GSMA Announces Winners of the Annual Global Mobile Awards
February 15, 2011: The GSMA today announced the winners of the 16th Annual Global Mobile awards, held at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The winners were recognised in a two-part aft...Mobile Operators Plan to Make Instant Messaging, Live Video Sharing, and File transfer as Easy on the Mobile as Calling and Text
February 15, 2011: The GSMA is welcoming a new version of Rich Communication Suite (RCS) that will enable mobile phone customers to use instant messaging (IM), live video sharing and file transfer across any device on any network operator. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Itali...GSMA and Neustar to Work with Twitter for Real-time Mobile Communications Delivery
February 15, 2011: The GSMA and Neustar, Inc., (NYSE: NSR), a leader in providing carriers and enterprises with solutions for sending calls, messages, and content across networks worldwide, today announced that they will work with Twitter, Inc. to ensure subscribers can reliably...Wholesale Applications Community Announces Commercial Launch at Mobile World Congress 2011
February 14, 2011: Mobile Application Developer Alliance Delivers WAC-Powered Storefronts, WAC-Compliant Handsets and Applications Celebrating its first anniversary at Mobile World Congress, the Wholesa...GSMA-Led Task Force Defines Market Requirements for a Standardised Embedded SIM
February 14, 2011: The GSMA, along with a group of leading mobile operators, today announced it has finalised the market requirements for the development of a standardised embedded SIM. The task ...GSMA Presents 2011 Chairman's Award to Wang Jianzhou, Chairman of China Mobile
February 14, 2011: The GSMA announced that Wang Jianzhou, Executive Chairman of China Mobile, was honoured with the GSMA Chairman’s Award in a special presentation at the Mo...GSMA Embedded Mobile House Showcases the Connected Mobile Future
February 14, 2011: Today at the Mobile World Congress 2011, the GSMA, along with AT&T, Ericsson, IBM, KT, Qualcomm and Vodafone, opened the doors to the Embedded Mobile House (EMH). Situated in the Courtyard in the heart of the Fira de Barcelona, the EMH showcases how embedd...GSMA Announces that Global HSPA Mobile Broadband Connections have Surpassed 400 Million
February 14, 2011: The GSMA today announced that HSPA Mobile Broadband connections have increased by 100 percent year-on-year, passing 400 million globally, according to figures from Wireless Intelligence. There are now more ...BMIC Holds First University Mobile Challenge at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011
February 14, 2011: Students Address Global Business Demand for Innovative Mobile Applications Berkeley Mobile International Collaborative (BMIC), a non-profit dedicated to creating strategic relationships between mobile companies, innovative universities, and entrepreneurial ...GSMA Outlines Findings from Spam Reporting Service Pilot
February 10, 2011: 70% of SMS spam is financial fraud The GSMA today announced the findings from its pilot of the GSMA Spam Reporting Service (SRS), which was conducted from March through December 2010 in conjunction with AT&T, Bell Mobility, KT, Korean Internet & Sec...GSMA Announces Finalists for the Coca-Cola Brand App Challenge
February 2, 2011: The GSMA today announced the finalists for the 2011 Brand App Challenge, a competition in which mobile application developers create "brand apps" for Coca-C...GSMA Publishes Mobile Privacy Principles
January 27, 2011: Industry takes proactive step to address privacy concerns The GSMA today announced the publication of its Mobile Privacy Principles. The principles describe the way in which mobile consumers’ privacy should be respected and protected when consumers use mobi...GSMA Announces Barcelona, Milan, Munich and Paris as Finalists Competing to Become the Mobile World Capital
January 25, 2011: The GSMA today announced that Barcelona, Milan, Munich and Paris have been selected as the short list of cities vying to become the “Mobile World Capital™”. These four ci...The GSMA Chooses Weber Shandwick as Global Public Relations Agency of Record
January 24, 2011: The GSMA has chosen Weber Shandwick as its agency of record to support its global communications programmes. In partnering with the GSMA, Weber Shandwick will apply its deep mobile technology and issues-focused campaign experience to increase exposure of the ...GSMA announces nominees for the 16th annual Global Mobile Awards
January 19, 2011: The GSMA today announced the nominees for the 16th Annual Global Mobile Awards. The winners will be announced during an afternoon awards ceremony and evening party to be hosted by the British TV a...Award-Winning Singer Duffy to Perform at the GSMA's Mobile World Congress Party and Awards Celebration
January 5, 2011: The GSMA today announced that Duffy, the Grammy and Brit Award-winning singer/songwriter behind the multi-platinum album "Rockferry" and brand new album "Endlessly", is to perform at the Mobile Wo...CEOs of Cisco, Ericsson and Telefonica to Keynote at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011
December 20, 2010: GSMA Announces Five New ADCs as Part of App Planet at Mobile World Congress The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of Cisco, Ericsson and Telefónica are scheduled to deliver keynote presentations at the...GSMA Elects New Board Members and Franco Bernabe as Chairman
December 15, 2010: The GSMA today announced that it has elected Franco Bernabè, Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Italia, as its new Chairman for a two-year term, from January 2011 through December 2012. As Chairman, he wil...GSMA Shines Spotlight on Mobile Advertising at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011
December 8, 2010: Advertising Industry Luminaries Sir Martin Sorrell of WPP and IPG’s Michael Roth to Headline GSMA Mobile Ad Forum; GSMA and Coca-Cola Issue Challenge to Mobile App Developers Worldwide The GSMA today announced the details of its Mobile Ad Forum conference...GSMA Commends Senegal’s President Wade for Suspending Surtax on International Calls
November 25, 2010: The GSMA today applauded the decision of Senegalese president, Maître Abdoulaye Wade, to suspend surtaxes on inbound international calls and urges other governments who have recently lintroduced such taxes to take similar action. The decision to suspend t...World-Leading Bands Muse, Faithless and Groundbreaking New Artists Metric and Eliza Doolittle, Call for Innovative Mobile Apps in the GSMA’s Band App Audition
November 23, 2010: The GSMA has brought together world-leading music bands Muse, Faithless, and upcoming new artists Metric, and Eliza Doolittle for the first ever GSMA Band App Auditio...GSMA Opens Brand App Challenge for Mobile World Congress 2011
November 23, 2010: The GSMA today announced that it is now accepting entries for its Brand App Challenge, a competition in which mobile application developers create "brand ap...GSMA Launches the Mobile World Capital
November 22, 2010: GSMA Outlines Innovative Vision for the Centre of the Mobile Industry The GSMA today announced that it is launching the “Mobile World Capital™”. The concept of t...GSMA Launches Embedded SIM Initiative to Support the Connected Future
November 18, 2010: The GSMA today announced the formation of a task force of mobile operators to explore the development of an embedded SIM that can be remotely activated. The move is expected to...GSMA Announces Winners of Asia Mobile Awards 2010
November 18, 2010: The GSMA today announced the winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2010, which were held at Mobile Asia Congress in Hong Kong. The award winners were revealed by Rob Conway, CEO of...Mobile Broadband Central to Future Operator Embedded Mobile Strategy
November 17, 2010: New report outlines key decisions operators must make now to realise full potential of embedded mobile technology The GSMA today unveiled research that reveals 3G embedded m...GSMA Launches Mobile Energy Efficiency Network Benchmarking Service
November 17, 2010: Initiative to help the mobile industry lower annual energy bill of $35 billion and reduce MNOs' carbon emissions The GSMA today announced that it is launching the Mobile Ene...GSMA and International Finance Corporation Partner to Launch Community Power from Mobile
November 17, 2010: The GSMA Development Fund today announced that is has partnered with Lighting Africa, a joint IFC and World Bank programme, to formally launch the Community Power from Mobile (...Spectrum Harmonisation for Mobile Crucial for Socio-Economic Development across Asia Pacific, says GSMA
November 16, 2010: New research highlights how mobile could add $729 billion to the GDP of Asia Pacific nations by 2020 The GSMA today unveiled new independent research that highlights the pos...Asia Pacific LTE Connections to Surpass 120 Million by 2015
November 16, 2010: The number of LTE connections in Asia Pacific will exceed 120 million by 2015, according to new data released today by Wireless Intelligence*. This aggressive growth will be sp...GSMA Launches News Service for Chinese Mobile Industry
November 11, 2010: The GSMA today announced that it has launched a new Chinese-language edition of its hugely successful Mobile Business Briefing news service. The free, weekly Chinese-language edition of ...GSMA Unveils Latest Version of Mobile World Live
November 3, 2010: The GSMA today announced the latest version of Mobile World Live, the GSMA's online portal that serves as a critical information resource for the mobile communications industry. Updates to Mobile ...GSMA announces additional keynote speakers for Mobile World Congress 2011
November 2, 2010: The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of Intel, Microsoft, Nokia, NTT DoCoMo, RIM, SoftBank and Yahoo! will be making keynote speeches at Mobile World Congress, which will be held 14-17 February, 2011 in B...Reed Midem Partners With GSMA to Launch Connected Creativity Forum at MIPTV 2011
October 7, 2010: Reed MIDEM, the organizer of leading international television and music events (MIPTV, MIPCOM, MIDEM) and the GSMA, the organization which represents the worldwide mobile industry and which also produces th...GSMA Launches mWomen Programme with Support of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Cherie Blair
October 7, 2010: The GSMA today launched the GSMA mWomen Programme, designed to bring the socio-economic benefits of mobile to women in developing markets worldwide. The launch follows the GSMA’s groundbreaking report wit...GSMA Announces Open Call For Entries for 16th Annual Global Mobile Awards
September 13, 2010: The GSMA today announced that the Global Mobile Awards 2011 are now open for entry. The Global Mobile Awards, which recognise excellence, achievement and innovation within the mobile communications industry...Leading Communications Executives to Headline GSMA Mobile Asia Congress 2010
September 8, 2010: The GSMA today announced that Li Yue, newly appointed president and CEO of China Mobile, will join CEOs and leaders from companies including Bharti Airtel, CSL, HTC, KDDI, KT, Qtel and Telenor in the keynot...GSMA Reveals New Developments for Mobile World Congress 2011
September 7, 2010: The GSMA today announced several new developments for the 2011 GSMA Mobile World Congress, which will be held 14-17 February, 2011 in Barcelona. Building on the success of the inaugural App Planet event held in 2010, the GSMA is expanding the developer-foc...GSMA Announces Candidate Cities Bidding to Host Mobile World Congress 2013
August 20, 2010: The GSMA today announced that six cities are competing to host the GSMA Mobile World Congress event starting in 2013. Amsterdam, Barcelona, Cologne, Milan, Munich and Paris have been named candidate cities...Brazil Leads on Spectrum Re-Farming for the Deployment of Next-Generation Mobile Broadband Services
August 17, 2010: The GSMA today congratulated ANATEL, the Brazilian telecommunications regulator, for taking a leadership position on spectrum re-farming. ANATEL’s decision to re-allocate spectrum in the technology neutra...GSMA Announces Keynote Speaker Lineup for Mobile World Congress 2011
August 10, 2010: The GSMA today announced that executives from leading communications companies including AT&T, China Mobile, Google, Qualcomm, Square and Twitter will headline the 2011 Mobile World Congress conference ...Taxes Must Be Aligned to ICT Policy Goals to Drive Mobile Broadband Adoption
July 21, 2010: A Telecom Advisory Services (TAS) report, delivered in conjunction with the GSMA today, reveals how mobile sector-specific taxation is impacting on the development and deployment of Mobile Broadband in developing countries. The study indicates how a reduction ...GSMA Announces Keynote Speakers for Mobile Asia Congress 2010
July 12, 2010: The GSMA today announced that CEOs and other senior executives from companies including Axiata, China Mobile, China Unicom, NTT DOCOMO, Sina Corporation and ZTE will headline the 2010 Mobile Asia ...GSMA Announces that Global Mobile Connections Surpass 5 Billion
July 9, 2010: The GSMA today announced that the number of global mobile connections has surpassed the 5 billion mark, according to new data from mobile industry analysis firm Wireless Intelligence. The achievem...GSMA Wins Conference Award For APP Planet
July 1, 2010: The GSMA announced that it was awarded the prize for "Best Development of an Association Event" at the inaugural Conference Awards, which were held June 25th in London. The GSMA was recognised for App Plane...GSMA Calls for Additional Spectrum to Enable Truly Ubiquitous Mobile Broadband Coverage across India
June 30, 2010: The availability of 3G and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) licences in India will help accelerate the much-needed deployment of Mobile Broadband networks and services across the country, and will be instrumental in helping the Indian government to achieve its ...Verizon EVP and CTO Dick Lynch Appointed to GSMA Board
June 21, 2010: The GSMA today announced that Dick Lynch, EVP and CTO of Verizon, a leading telecommunications operator in the U.S., has been appointed to the GSMA's Board. Lynch's appointment follows Verizon gaining full membership to the GSMA as a result of its commitment t...GSMA statement on San Francisco SAR ordinance
June 17, 2010: Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values like other technical parameters are made available in device handbooks and on manufacturer websites. These measurements are made under conditions of maximum power and are used to determine compliance of mobile phones with ...GSMA Applauds Governments’ Actions to Establish a Harmonised Approach to Spectrum Allocation in South East Europe
June 16, 2010: The GSMA today announced that it welcomes an initiative driven by the Serbian Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Society to develop a unified approach to the allocation of 'digital dividend' spectrum – the spectrum that will be freed up by the sw...GSMA Takes Two at Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards
June 15, 2010: The GSMA received two awards at the fourth annual Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards held on 8th June 2010 at the Park Lane Hotel, London. The GSMA OneAPI pilot implemented by TELUS, Rogers Communications and Bell Mobility in partnership with the GSMA ...
