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GSMA North
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Join us on the journey to revolutionize the future of mobile connectivity in North America!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Latest in GSMA North America <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cellular-enabled Aerial Vehicles: Exploration of the Landscape of the North American Ecosystem<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Exploring Private 5G Networks Through the Lens of MNOs Whitepaper <\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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GSMA Open Gateway Initiative: Drone Public Safety Connectivity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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About us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meet our team members and find out
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Working Groups <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working groups unite industry stakeholders towards common goals. They facilitate collaboration, consensus building and harmonization among GSMA members, create frameworks and requirements for operational matters and influence mobile industry standardization and solution development.  
 
See all the working groups active in the North America region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Industry and Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We work on a wide variety of issues. Take a look at our initiatives including Tech4Girls, Wireless Empowerment and Education Working Group and the Caribbean Coalition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GSMA North America events <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the GSMA North America Regional Interest Group Meetings to the GSMA\u2019s flagship MWC Barcelona – come and meet us at an event and discover how we can help your business or organization thrive.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 – 8 May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anchorage, Alaska<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RIG #99<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20, May 2026
Ottawa, Ontario <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting Canada:
Performance, pressures and policy priorities for Canada’s telecommunications sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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GSMA North America thought leadership <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Videos, reports, case studies and more \u2013 discover a wealth of region-specific information and analysis with our expert thought leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mobile Economy North America 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download the Mobile Economy North America report to find out more.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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2025 Global Mobile Trends Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mobile Policy Handbook 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact us <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019d love to hear from you. Simply fill out the form below and we\u2019ll be in touch. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LinkedIn <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To see more of what we do connect with us on LinkedIn. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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