Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group

Overview

The Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group (WAS) is responsible for Operator-to-Operator and Operator-to-Hub interoperability (including Interworking and Roaming) to provide GSMA members with a consistent, reliable GSM service for members to offer their customers.

Key Topics

The Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group (WAS) develops roaming and interconnect agreement templates and wholesale charging principles. Additionally, WAS supports GSMA projects with the development of roaming and interconnect agreement templates and wholesale charging principles that are unique to the needs of these efforts, as appropriate.

What the Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group Does

Develop and maintain  roaming and interconnect agreement templates, solutions and charging frameworks as listed below:

• Support of new prioritised projects and study of impacts;
• Dialogue with GSMA leadership and provide recommendations on all matters related to roaming and interconnect;
• Continuous improvements of official documentation

Meetings

The Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group have two face to face events per year, one in Europe and one outside Europe.

The Wholesale Agreement and Solutions Group subgroups will meet every 2 or 3 months for face to face meetings and conference calls. Participating companies attending meetings should make adequate travel budget.

How to Get Involved

If you would like more information on any of the Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group activities, please contact [email protected]. If you are interested in contributing and attending the Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group then please contact [email protected] to become a GSMA Member.