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 ...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 Mob...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 Telecom, SOFTBANK MOBILE,...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 Wholesale Applica...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 force, for...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 Mobile World...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-Cola under its 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 mo...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 cities will ...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 Audition, an app developer ...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 apps" for a select gro...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 the Mobile World ...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 enable th...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 the GSMA ...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 modules hav...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 Energy Efficiency (MEE) Network Benchmarking Service, an initiative that will provide a...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 (CPM) initi...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 positive impa...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 spearheaded ...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 ...GSMA Announces Seven New Grant Recipients from the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
May 25, 2010: The GSMA announced the details of a further seven grantees from the Mobile Money for the Unbanked (MMU) Fund, which is administered by the GSMA Foundation, Inc., with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. New grantees are Cellcard in Cambodia, Di...GSMA Welcomes Publication of INTERPHONE Results
May 17, 2010: The GSMA welcomes the publication by the INTERPHONE study group of the results for the combined analysis for glioma and meningioma in the International Journal of Epidemiology. In the press release announcing the paper Dr Christopher Wild, Director of the I...GSMA Announces Speakers for Mobile Money Summit 2010 in Rio
April 15, 2010: The GSMA today announced speakers for the Mobile Money Summit 2010, which will be held 24-27 May, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the Intercontinental Rio Hotel. The agenda features thought-leading conference sessions addressing areas such as 'Financial Agents; ...GSMA to Address Spam and Fraudulent Messaging Threats for Consumers
March 24, 2010: The GSMA today announced that it is piloting a solution to address mobile messaging misuse caused by spam, which is a growing issue for consumers and mobile operators. The GSMA Spam Reporting Service will provide a worldwide clearinghouse of messaging threats ...The Mobile Communications Industry Demonstrates Momentum
February 18, 2010: The GSMA today reported that more than 49,000* visitors from 200 countries attended the 2010 GSMA Mobile World Congress, the premier event for the mobile communications industry. The four-day conference and exhibition attracted executives from the world’s la...GSMA Statement on Media Reports Relating to the Breaking of GSM Encryption
December 30, 2009: GSM networks use encryption technology to make it difficult for criminals to intercept and eavesdrop on calls. On most GSM networks, the communications link between the handset and the radio base station uses the A5/1 privacy algorithm to scramble the signal. ...GSMA Statement on LG at 2010 Mobile World Congress
December 30, 2009: For 2010, LG is redefining its presence at Mobile World Congress and will be taking a new event strategy. This strategy is not specific to Mobile World Congress, but represents a shift in their marketing initiatives overall. As part of this new approach, LG wi...Duran Duran to Headline at the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress Awards Party
December 17, 2009: Writer and actor Stephen Fry to host Global Mobile Awards 2010 in Barcelona The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that Duran Duran, one of the world’s most successful rock bands, will hea...GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Americas Tournament
December 1, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the winners of this year’s Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Americas Tournament, which was contested today at Rutberg & Company’s Future:Mobile ev...GSMA Launches Green Manifesto for the Mobile Industry
November 18, 2009: Outlines How the Mobile Industry Can Lower Emissions in Other Sectors by Over 4.5 Times Mobile's Own Footprint Today at the Mobile Asia Congress, the GSMA unveiled Mobile's Green Manifesto, developed in collaboration with The Climate Group. Rob Conway, CEO ...GSMA Announces Winners of Embedded Mobile Module Competition
November 18, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide communications industry, today announced the winners of the first phase of its Embedded Mobile competition, which was created as part of the GSMA's Embedded Mobile Initiative. The first phase of the com...GSMA Announces Winners of Asia Mobile Awards 2009
November 18, 2009: Winners of GSMA's Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Asia Tournament also announced in Hong Kong The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide communications industry, today announced the winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2009, as well as the winn...GSMA Announces Six New Grant Recipients of the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
November 18, 2009: The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today revealed the details of six additional grants from the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Fund (MMU), which is administered by the GSMA Foundation, Inc. New grantees include AKTE...GSMA and International Finance Corporation Partner to Support Investment in the Renewable Energy Base Station Market
November 18, 2009: The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that its Green Power for Mobile (GPM) programme is working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to sup...GSMA Shines Spotlight on Asian Mobile Industry at 2009 Mobile Asia Congress
November 17, 2009: 2009 Will Be a Landmark Year for Asia Pacific as It Exceeds Two Billion Connections On the eve of the 2009 Mobile Asia Congress, the GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, issued key findings that underscore the strengt...GSMA and the University of Manchester to establish an M-Health Innovation Centre
November 11, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Manchester to establish an m-Health Innovation Centre in Manchester, which will ac...Growth of HSPA Mobile Broadband Increases by Two Thirds Year-on-Year
November 10, 2009: More than 9 million new HSPA connections added every month; HSPA+ networks on the rise with all roads leading to LTE The GSMA today announced that the rate of growth of HSPA Mobile Broadband connections has increased by nearly two thirds in the last year, acc...GSMA Announces Nominees for Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Americas Tournament
November 5, 2009: Winners to be announced at Rutberg & Company’s Future:Mobile event in San Francisco in December The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the finalists for the Americas Tournament of this...GSMA Launches European Mobile Manifesto to Help Create a Prosperous, Green and Inclusive Europe
November 3, 2009: The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today unveiled a European Mobile Manifesto which sets out how the mobile industry will help achieve key European Union objectives to boost economic performance, improve efficienci...GSMA Supports Thai Government’s Move to Open 3G Auction
October 29, 2009: Thailand to benefit from GDP gains of US$ 2.3 billion and 80,000 jobs annually The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, welcomed and supported the Thai Government initiative to license the 2100MHz spectrum band for 3G...GSMA Announces Nominees for Asia Mobile Awards 2009
October 29, 2009: Winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2009 and Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – APAC Tournament to be announced at the Mobile Asia Congress in Hong Kong The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced a ...GSMA Announces Keynote Speakers for 2010 Mobile World Congress
October 28, 2009: GSMA Also Introduces App Planet, a New Mobile World Congress Event Targeting the Mobile Application Developer Community The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of the world’s leading communications companies, including Alcatel-Lucent, China Unicom, Ericsson,...GSMA Research Shows Off-Grid Charging Solutions for Mobile Phones to Power US2.3bn Market Opportunity
October 20, 2009: Nearly 500 million mobile users – more than 10% of global subscribers - in emerging markets will benefit A new report released today from the GSMA, entitled Charging Choices, has revealed a US$2.3 billion* opportunity for mobile operators through the prov...GSMA Launches World’s Most Extensive International Number Portability Registry Service
October 1, 2009: PathFinder Number Portability Discovery service offers widest global coverage of portability data; Neustar selected to operate database The GSMA today announced the launch of PathFinder Number Portability Discovery, a GSMA-managed service that will be opera...GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Israel Tournament
September 24, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the winners of the Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition. The winners were announced at the GSMA’s Mobile Innovation Is...HSPA Mobile Broadband Technology enjoys Strong Traction amongst Global Enterprises
September 23, 2009: A survey* commissioned by the GSMA of 1000 enterprises across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific has revealed that HSPA Mobile Broadband technology is growing in popularity amongst global IT decision makers. The survey revealed that a high number of global organi...GSMA Announces Release 2 Service Specification for Rich Communication Suite
September 21, 2009: GSMA also launches RCS DevChallenge competition to spur the creation of future RCS-based services The GSMA, which represents the interests of the mobile communications industry, today announced the release of the next set of Rich Communication Suite (RCS) s...GSMA Announces Details of Initial Grants Awarded through the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Programme
September 16, 2009: GSMA Closer to Goal of Creating Financial Security for 20m Unbanked by 2012 The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the details of the first four recipients of grants from the Mobile Money for the Unb...GSMA Announces Mobile World Congress 2010
September 15, 2009: Opens Call for Entries for 15th Annual Global Mobile Awards The GSMA, which represents the interests of the mobile communications industry, today announced that the 2010 Mobile World Congress will be held 15-18 February, 2010 at the Fira de Barcelona at Montj...GSMA Initiative Helps Save Lives and Create Safer Roads for European Citizens
September 9, 2009: The GSMA, the body representing the worldwide mobile communications industry, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to secure the deployment of a single, in-vehicle emergency call service, known as eCall, across Europe. Rob Conway Chief Executive Office...GSMA Endorses Integrated Mobile Broadcast (IMB), a New 3GPP Standard That Will Accelerate the Global Adoption of Mobile Data and Broadcast Services
September 9, 2009: GSMA-led white paper provides mobile operators, infrastructure and device vendors with a common framework for delivering services based on IMB The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that i...GSMA Statement on Nokia's Presence at Mobile World Congress 2010
September 3, 2009: "For 2010, Nokia is redefining its presence at Mobile World Congress. Nokia remains committed to Mobile World Congress and to the GSMA, and overall, Nokia will continue to have a significant presence at Mobile World Congress, in terms of leveraging the event t...GSMA Announces comScore as UK Partner for Mobile Media Metrics Initiative
September 2, 2009: The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that it has formally selected comScore to be its measurement partner for the GSMA’s Mobile Media Metrics (MMM) commercial implementation in the UK. The GSMA, ...GSMA Announces Nominees for Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Israel Tournament
August 27, 2009: Qualcomm co-founder Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs headlines GSMA’s Mobile Innovation Israel event along with speakers from Opus Capital and Pelephone 27th August 2009, London, UK: The GSMA today announced the nominees for the Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile In...GSMA Partners with Rutberg and Company for 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Americas Tournament
August 24, 2009: Open call for entries for Americas round of the global innovation competition culminating in awards on December 1st 2009 The GSMA announced that the Americas Tournament, which is the final round of its 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition, is now ...GSMA Launches Mobile World Live
July 29, 2009: Introduces the Premier Online Venue for the Mobile Communications Industry The GSMA today unveiled Mobile World Live, an exciting new online portal that will serve as a critical information resource for the mobile communications industry. Building on and c...Zain, Ericsson and GSMA Continue Efforts to Save Lives by Launching Safety and Security Initiative Across Lake Victoria
July 27, 2009: Pan-Africa mobile operator Zain, and Ericsson, in an initiative coordinated by the GSM Association, continue their efforts to save lives and bring development across the Lake Victoria region, by extending the mobile network coverage of the three East African S...GSMA Urges Bangladesh Government to Eliminate SIM Card Tax
July 22, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, urges the Bangladeshi Government to eliminate the SIM card tax. The growth of the mobile industry in Bangladesh has come to a halt due to increases in taxes across the bo...Global Mobile Broadband Connections to Pass 150 million
July 22, 2009: Global HSPA connections will pass the 150 million mark by the end of the summer, the GSM Association announced today. With more than 300 networks across 127 countries and approaching 1500 HSPA enabled devices readily available, HSPA has firmly established itse...GSMA Announces Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix Competition
July 15, 2009: Open call for entries for Israel round of the global innovation competition culminating in awards on September 15 2009 The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that the Israel Tournament of it...GSMA Unveils Stellar Speaker Line Up For 2009 Mobile Asia Congress
July 13, 2009: GSMA Also Announces Call for Entries for the 4th Annual Asia Mobile Awards The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of some of the world’s largest and most influential mobile operators, including Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, China Unicom, CSL, NTT DOCOMO, S...AWS Spectrum Critical for the Growth of Mobile Broadband across the Americas according to GSMA-backed Research
July 2, 2009: New research estimates 177.8 million AWS subscribers by end of 2013 across the US, Canada and Latin America The licensing of the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) band* will put the Americas on a par with Asia and Europe in terms of 3G reach according to new...World’s First Rich Communication Suite-based Service Now Live in South Korea
July 1, 2009: KT, SK Telecom and LG Telecom join forces to provide new enhanced services for customers incorporating GSMA’s Rich Communication Suite key features The GSMA today announced that the world’s first interoperable enhanced communication service incorporatin...GSMA Advances Embedded Mobile Initiative With Launch of Competition
June 30, 2009: The GSMA today announced new developments in its Embedded Mobile Initiative, including work to establish standard design guidelines for embedded mobile applications and the kick-off of a competition to drive development in the embedded mobile market. The goa...Comscore and the GSMA Win M.E.F. Award for Business Intelligence in Mobile Media
June 30, 2009: Award Winning Study in Partnership with the U.K. Mobile Operators Brings Greater Clarity to Mobile Media and Advertising Measurement comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, and the GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide...GSMA Introduces Premier Online Community for Mobile Money
June 24, 2009: Visa and Globe Telecom Named as First Two Founding Partners The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, announced the launch of the Mobile Money Exchange initiative at the Annual Mobile Money Summit in Barcelona. Visa an...Mobile Money Shows Great Economic and Social Momentum at the Annual Mobile Money Summit in Barcelona
June 23, 2009: The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced at the Second Annual Mobile Money Summit, that the first three applications to the Mobile Money for the Unbanked Fund have been approved. The first three projects ...GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix EMEA Tournament
June 19, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the winners of the EMEA leg of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition. The winners were announced at the GSMA’s Mobile Innovation EMEA Event,...GSMA Takes Top Honours at 2009 Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards
June 18, 2009: GSMA Recognised for Leadership in Advancing Industry Standard Universal Charging Solution and Carrier ENUM Offering PathFinder The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, received two awards at the third annual ...GSMA, KT and SK Telecom Put Spotlight on Korean Mobile Industry
June 16, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, yesterday held its most recent Board meeting in Seoul, South Korea. The meeting was jointly hosted by Korean mobile operators KT and SK Telecom and attended by executives...GSMA Applauds Baltic Governments’ Actions to Establish a Harmonised Approach to Spectrum Allocation
June 9, 2009: The GSMA, the global trade association for the mobile communications industry, welcomes an initiative driven by the Finnish Ministry of Communications to develop a unified approach to the allocation of ‘Digital Dividend’ spectrum - the spectrum that will b...GSMA voices concern that Argentinean Bill Project to extend internal taxes on mobile devices will have detrimental effects to users and the economy
June 4, 2009: The GSMA, the global organization that represents more than 750 of the world’s mobile operators, is concerned about the potentially negative impact the bill, recently sent by the Argentine Executive Branch to the Parliament, will have on consumer choice and ...GSMA Welcomes Spanish Government Proposal to Release Digital Dividend Spectrum for Mobile Use
June 3, 2009: The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, is pleased to learn that Spain's industry ministry has announced that he will issue a decree to regulate the 790 to 862 megahertz band that will be freed up after Spain phases out...GSMA Announces 2009 Mobile Asia Congress
June 3, 2009: Hong Kong to Host the 6th Annual Mobile Asia Congress The GSMA today announced that the 2009 Mobile Asia Congress will be held 18-19 November 2009 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the banner “Inspiring the Mobile Future”, the 2...Dialog Telekom Chooses GSMA’s PathFinder Service
May 26, 2009: Sri Lanka operator adopts GSMA’s Carrier ENUM technology to offer subscribers a variety of new, cost-efficient IP-based services The GSMA today announced that Dialog Telekom, Sri Lanka’s largest mobile operator, has signed up for the GSMA’s PathFinder...GSMA Announces Nominees for Mobile Innovation Grand Prix EMEA Tournament
May 20, 2009: Strong line up of speakers from Telefonica, HTC, Visa, Accenture and Bebo to offer insights at GSMA’s Mobile Innovation EMEA Event The GSMA today announced the nominees for the EMEA Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition, along wi...GSMA receives ITU World Telecommunications and Information Society Award for its work on Child On-Line Protection
May 18, 2009: MEDIA ALERT Rob Conway, CEO, GSMA was today, 18 May 2009, presented with the ITU World Telecommunications and Information Society Award at the eminent World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) awards ceremony in Geneva. The award is presented each year...GSMA statement: Mobile Broadband Coming to Vietnam
April 10, 2009: The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, congratulates the Vietnamese government on opening the door to a mobile broadband future. The efficient licencing process that concluded last week will see the launch of advanced ...Ericsson Joins GSMA PathFinder Service Initiative
April 1, 2009: Service based on GSMA’s Carrier ENUM technology builds momentum The GSMA today announced that Ericsson, the global market leader in next-generation IP communications infrastructure, has achieved certification for its wireless and fixed carrier solutions a...GSMA Celebrates Success of 2009 Mobile World Congress
February 19, 2009: The GSMA today reported that more than 47,000* visitors from 189 countries attended the GSMA Mobile World Congress, the leading event for the mobile communications industry. The four-day conference and exhibition attracted executives from the world’s large...GSMA Expands Reach of Mobile Money Transfer Programme
February 18, 2009: The GSMA today announced new developments in its Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) programme, an initiative that leverages mobile to facilitate access to money transfer services. Complementing the successful alliance that has been in place with The Western Union Com...GSMA 2009 Chairman's Awards Presented to Research In Motion
February 18, 2009: Research In Motion (RIM) was honoured with the GSMA Chairman's Award last night at the GSMA's Global Mobile Awards ceremony. This award, established in 1995, is the Association's most prestigious award and recognises outstanding contribution to the growth and ...GSMA and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Partner to Expand Availability of Financial Services through Mobile Phones
February 17, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced an innovative programme that will expand the availability of financial services to millions of people in the d...Digicel Makes Advances in Green Power Deployment in Vanuatu
February 17, 2009: The GSMA today announced that Digicel, supported by the GSMA Development Fund, has completed the second phase of its green power network implementation and is using wind and solar energy solutions to power 25 base stations on the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu...Dialog Telekom to Deploy Ten Solar and Wind-Powered Base Stations in Sri Lanka
February 17, 2009: The GSMA today announced that it is working with Dialog Telekom to deploy ten solar and wind-powered base stations in Sri Lanka as part of its Green Power for Mobile programme. The trial, which will deploy five off-grid and five on-grid base stations, has seen...GSMA and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Publish ‘Women & Mobile: A Global Opportunity’ Report
February 16, 2009: The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, a charity that supports women entrepreneurs today published ‘Women and Mobile: A Global Opportunity’. The report, written...GSMA elects new board members and Alexander Izosimov as Chairman
December 17, 2008: Group CEOs of 14 Leading Mobile Operators on the Board The board of the GSMA, the global body for the mobile industry, has elected , the Group Chief Executive Officer of VimpelCom, as its new Chairman for a two-year term. As Chairman, he will help oversee t...Leaders of World's Largest Communications Companies to Address Critical Business Challenges at the 2009 GSMA Mobile World Congress
December 9, 2008: GSMA Encourages Industry to Experience the Mobile Future in Barcelona The GSMA, the global trade body for the mobile industry, today announced that it is bringing together executives of the world's largest and most influential mobile operators, software compa...GSMA & Mofilm Announce Kevin Spacey as Film Festival Host and Keynote Speaker at the Mobile World Congress
December 3, 2008: Two-time Academy Award-winning actor, director and founder Triggerstreet.com, Kevin Spacey will headlineat the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress (16-20 February 2009) in Barcelona, as host of the MOFILM Mobile Short Film Festival and mobile entertainment keynote...GSMA Announces Winners Of 2009 Mobile Innovation Global Award Competition - APAC Tournament
November 20, 2008: The GSM Association (GSMA), the global trade group for the mobile industry, today announced the winners of the APAC leg of the 2009 Mobile Innovation Global Award Competition. The winners were announced at the GSMA's Mobile Asia Congress, Asia's leading mo...GSMA, Huawei and leading operators to ignite the embedded mobile market
November 19, 2008: 19th November 2008, Macau: The GSMA, the global trade body for the mobile industry, and Huawei, a leading provider of next-generation end-to-end telecommunications solutions, have joined forces to help the mobile industry realise the huge potential market for...GSMA calls for Pay-Buy-Mobile handsets
November 18, 2008: The GSMA, the global trade group for the mobile industry, today called for full NFC functionality - including the standardised 'Single Wire Protocol' interface - to be built into commercially available mobile handsets from mid-2009, in order to ensure that con...Winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2008 Announced in Macau
November 17, 2008: November 17th 2008, Macau: The GSMA, the global trade group for the mobile industry, tonight announced the winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2008 in a glittering ceremony at the Mobile Asia Congress, in Macau SAR China. It was a very special night for the ...GSMA delivers industry first in Carrier ENUM Initiative
November 17, 2008: Pilot programme achieves successful traffic exchange PathFinder™ brand name announced First certified vendors appointed November 17th 2008, Macau: The GSM Association (GSMA), the global trade association for the mobile industry, and NeuStar (NYSE: NSR) a...Switzerland's Digital Dividend Decision Adds to Mobile Broadband Momentum
November 13, 2008: The GSMA, the global trade body for the mobile industry, applauded Switzerland’s decision to allocate part of the digital dividend* spectrum to mobile broadband services. The Swiss government said use of this spectrum will enable excellent mobile broadband c...GSMA Announces Asia Mobile Awards Nominees
October 30, 2008: Winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2008 and Mobile Innovation APAC Tournament to be announced at the Mobile Asia Congress in Macau. The GSMA, the global trade association for mobile operators, today announced a shortlist of 40 nominees for the Asia Mobile Aw...
