GSMA North America - GSMA North America

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GSMA North
America

Join us on the journey to revolutionize the future of mobile connectivity in North America!

Our mission

GSMA North America plays a pivotal role in advancing emerging technologies and digital solutions, ensuring North America’s position as an innovative and thriving market. We are actively involved in supporting global GSMA programs from partnering with operators to promote 5G adoption and contributing to the launch of the GSMA Open Gateway. These initiatives powerfully drive innovation and expand the capabilities of mobile communication technologies in the North American market.

Latest in GSMA North America

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Cellular-enabled Aerial Vehicles: Exploration of the Landscape of the North American Ecosystem

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Exploring Private 5G Networks Through the Lens of MNOs Whitepaper

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GSMA Open Gateway Initiative: Drone Public Safety Connectivity

GSMA North America events

From the GSMA North America Regional Interest Group Meetings to the GSMA’s flagship MWC Barcelona – come and meet us at an event and discover how we can help your business or organization thrive.

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5 – 8 May 2026

Anchorage, Alaska

RIG #99

Hosted by GCI in Anchorage, Alaska, RIG #99 brought together North American operators and industry experts for working group sessions centered on 5G Standalone deployment. Read more below.

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26 – 30, October 2026
Alexandria, Virginia

RIG #100

20, May 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

Connecting Canada:
Performance, pressures and policy priorities for Canada’s telecommunications sector

GSMA North America thought leadership

Videos, reports, case studies and more – discover a wealth of region-specific information and analysis with our expert thought leadership.

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The Mobile Economy North America 2025

Download the Mobile Economy North America report to find out more.

2025 Global Mobile Trends Report

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Mobile Policy Handbook 2025

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