{"id":44864,"date":"2023-10-04T11:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/?page_id=44864"},"modified":"2026-05-12T17:23:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:23:50","slug":"by-industry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/by-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"By industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden text-only\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light hero_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title has-gsma-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73d9e66c6dbad6784eb6486099c45c81\" id=\"h-membership-by-industry\">Membership by industry<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As a member of the GSMA, you gain access to a vibrant community of leaders, experts, and visionaries who are shaping the future of mobile technology. Select your industry below to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-select-your-industry-to-find-out-more\">Select your industry to find out more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-gap no-padding is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#mobile-network\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteNetwork-operators-1.png\" alt=\"mno-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Mobile network operator (MNO)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#mobile-virtual\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteNetwork-02-1.png\" alt=\"mvno-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Mobile virtual network operators (MVNO)&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#device-manufacturers\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteSmartphone-1.png\" alt=\"device-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Device manufacturers&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#infrastructure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteConnections_1-1.png\" alt=\"infrastructure-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Infrastructure&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#software\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteApplications-1.png\" alt=\"software-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Software&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-gap no-padding is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#fintech\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteMoney-general-1.png\" alt=\"fintech-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Fintech&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#automotive\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteSmart-car-02-1.png\" alt=\"automotive-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Automotive&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#aviation-and-drones\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteDrone-1.png\" alt=\"drone-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Aviation and drones&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#manufacturing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteFactory-1.png\" alt=\"manufacturing-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Manufacturing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gsma-white-color has-gsma-red-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"#startup\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whiteStartup-1.png\" alt=\"startup-icon\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-gsma-white-color has-text-color\">Startup&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"mobile-network\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mobile-network-operator-mno\">Mobile network operator (MNO)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile network operators are at the very heart of what we do. From negotiating global roaming agreements to driving standards through our technology working groups, with GSMA membership mobile operators can transform their business and stay ahead of the game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-working-groups\">GSMA Working Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA Working Groups that are particularly interesting to many MNO members include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/wholesale-agreements-and-solutions-group\/\"><strong>Wholesale Agreements and Solutions (WAS)<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/fraud-security-group\/\"><strong>Fraud and Security (FASG)<\/strong><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/networks-group\/\"><strong>Networks Group (NG)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-colour\">GSMA operator membership is open to licensed mobile network operators using a GSM family technology 2G-5G and beyond. It includes satellite operators, aircraft operators, maritime operators, and telecommunications administrative\/ regulatory bodies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"mobile-virtual\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mobile-virtual-network-operators-mvno-nbsp\">Mobile virtual network operators (MVNO)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MVNOs and mobile virtual network enablers (MVNEs) are leveraging the GSMA and its technology working groups to enhance their service offering and business performance. e-SIM, Blockchain, NFV, AI and Edge Computing represent some of the growing trends in technology adoption by MVNOs, areas at the forefront of GSMA\u2019s working groups and industry initiatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-working-groups-0\">GSMA Working Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA membership features that are particularly interesting to many MVNO members include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/wholesale-agreements-and-solutions-group\/\"><strong>Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group (WAS)<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/interoperability-data-specifications-and-settlement-group\/standardised-b2b-interfaces-specified-by-ids\/\"><strong>Roaming Agreement Exchange Group (RAEX)<\/strong><\/a>, and the Network Setting Exchange (NSX).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-0\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-colour\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/make-a-difference\/unlock-opportunities-mvno-gsma-membership\/\">GSMA rapporteur membership<\/a> is open to non-GSM licensed operators, or those planning to roam on GSM networks \u2013 plus Mobile Virtual \u200bNetwork Operators.\u200b This includes non-GSM licensed operators, fixed wireless\/wireless local loop (FW\/WLL) operators, M2M operators, mobile virtual network operators (MVNO), and wholesale network operators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"device-manufacturers\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-device-manufacturers-nbsp\">Device manufacturers&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a device manufacturer or network equipment vendor, GSMA industry members represent the foundations on which our connected life is built. By taking an active role in the technology working groups our industry members are driving the discussion, decisions and standards that are paving the way for a more scalable, secure and robust connected future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-working-groups-1\">GSMA Working Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA membership features that are particularly interesting to many device manufacturer members include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/terminal-steering-group\/\"><strong>Terminal Steering Group (TSG)<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/fraud-security-group\/\"><strong>Fraud and Security Group (FASG)<\/strong><\/a>, and the Device Security Group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-1\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-colour\">GSMA industry membership is open to companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including equipment vendors, device manufacturers and software companies (and organisations using mobile connectivity to create better services).&nbsp;This includes handset and device makers, equipment providers, and internet companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"infrastructure\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-infrastructure-nbsp\">Infrastructure&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile towers and the associated infrastructure are key ingredients in delivering ultra-fast mobile connectivity into the hands of subscribers around the globe. Through the GSMA\u2019s working groups and communities our members are driving the discussion around future technologies and trends, from HAPS and 5G RAN to digital infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-working-groups-2\">GSMA Working Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA membership features that are particularly interesting to many infrastructure members include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/networks-group\/\"><strong>Networks Group (NG)<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/fraud-security-group\/\"><strong>Fraud and Security Group (FASG)<\/strong><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/connected-communities\/\"><strong>smart mobility forum<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-2\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-colour\">GSMA industry membership is open to companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including equipment vendors, device manufacturers and software companies (as well as organisations using mobile connectivity to create better services). This includes tower &amp; fibre companies, digital infrastructure, new connectivity technology companies&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"software\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-software-nbsp\">Software&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Software defines our global mobile networks, whether it is the protocols and functions in the radio access network, the applications that run across our networks or the cloud services that drive value for consumers and enterprises around the world. GSMA members are defining the software landscape and constantly innovating to ensure that networks are scalable, flexible, secure and robust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-working-groups-3\">GSMA Working Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA membership features that are particularly interesting to many software members include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/fraud-security-group\/\"><strong>Fraud and Security Group (FASG)<\/strong><\/a>, the Internet Group, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/terminal-steering-group\/\"><strong>Terminal Steering Group (TSG)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-3\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-colour\">GSMA industry membership is open to companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including software companies and organisations using mobile connectivity to create better services.&nbsp;This includes software-defined network providers, application developers, security companies, and systems integrators<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"fintech\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fintech\">Fintech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA fintech community is exploring areas of common interest and addressing key issues in the financial services space. Monitoring developments, sharing case studies, creating new collaboration opportunities, and driving exciting innovative projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-working-groups-4\">GSMA Working Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA membership features that are particularly interesting to many fintech members include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/fraud-security-group\/\"><strong>Fraud and Security Group (FASG)<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/internet-group-3\/\"><strong>Internet Group<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/internet-group-3\/\"><strong>Terminal Steering Group (TSG)<\/strong><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/industries\/connected-fintech\/\"><strong>Connected Fintech and Commerce Community<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-4\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-colour\">Sector-specific industry engagement bridging the gap between the mobile and fintech industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"automotive\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automotive-nbsp-nbsp\">Automotive&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA is working with mobile operators, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, industry associations and regulatory bodies to accelerate the growth of the connected vehicle market by agreeing a common approach to security, regulatory and infrastructure solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-working-groups-5\">GSMA Working Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA membership features that are particularly interesting to many automotive members include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/terminal-steering-group\/\"><strong>Terminal Steering Group (TSG)<\/strong><\/a>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/mobile-identity\/automotive\/\">Automotive Identity Group<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/sim-working-group\/\">eSIM Group<\/a><\/strong>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/connected-communities\/\"><strong>smart mobility forum<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-5\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-colour\">Sector-specific industry engagement bridging the gap between the mobile and automotive industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"aviation-and-drones\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aviation-and-drones-nbsp\">Aviation and drones&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA is actively working with the telecoms and aviation industries to: maximise the use of beyond-visual-line-of-sight capabilities for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS); develop new use cases; and help create an open and trusted regulatory environment. The GSMA is working on two drone-related initiatives, making progress in this area \u2013 the Drone interest group (DIG) and Aerial connectivity joint activity (ACJA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-working-groups-6\">GSMA Working Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSMA membership features that are particularly interesting to many aviation and drones members include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/terminal-steering-group\/\"><strong>Terminal Steering Group (TSG)<\/strong><\/a>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/sim-working-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSIM Group<\/a><\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/internet-group-3\/\"><strong>Internet Group<\/strong><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/connected-communities\/\"><strong>drones interest forum<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-6\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-colour\">Sector-specific industry engagement bridging the gap between the mobile and aviation industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"manufacturing\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manufacturing\">Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile networks, and particularly those delivering 4G and 5G services, provide connectivity options applicable across the broad range of industry use cases, making these the superior choice for manufacturing and supply chain companies. 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Please contact us if you are a startup and would like to discuss membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are particularly keen to support the Greater China and Asia Pacific startup community. 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