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Welcome to the Internet of Things Community

5G is the fifth-generation cellular technology that revolutionises and enables new capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Meet the eRedCap logo

A new industry identity for the growing eRedCap ecosystem

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Expert Insights. Practical Innovation. On Demand.

Explore AI-powered IoT, eRedCap, satellite connectivity, smart cities, security and more from MWC26 Shanghai

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A Global Milestone: 1 Billion IoT Connections

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The Future of Global IoT Starts Here

Hear directly from industry leaders as they explore the technologies shaping the next generation of IoT – including AI, eSIM, satellite connectivity, seamless roaming, automation and secure global deployments

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1 billion LPWAN connections: The milestone transforming cellular IoT

Hear from the industry leaders who helped shape the success of NB-IoT and LTE-M, and discover what’s next for the future of cellular IoT.

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Unlock the future of 5G Massive IoT

Hear industry experts discuss how HD-FDD eRedCap is enabling scalable, cost-efficient and power-optimised 5G connectivity.

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The Internet of Things Community vision

GSMA Internet of Things Community is an initiative to help operators add value and accelerate the delivery of new connected devices and services in IoT. This is to be achieved by industry collaboration, appropriate regulation, optimising networks as well as developing key enablers to support the growth of the IoT in the longer term.

Our vision is to enable the IoT, a world in which consumers and businesses enjoy rich new services, connected by an intelligent and secure mobile network.

Discover how we bring the industry insights of the GSMA IoT Community through our extensive resource library, industry news from our members, and updates on key global events shaping the IoT landscape.

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Join the IoT Marketing Group

GSMA IoT Marketing Group gathers the IoT Business, Marketing and Strategy Leads from GSMA Mobile Network Operator Members and Ecosystem Members for driving collaborative marketing opportunities.

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These meetings are exclusive to GSMA members. Fill out our request form and get access to the IoT forum.

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GSMA IoT Community resources

From educational guides, whitepapers and blogs. Together with the GSMA IoT Community, we produce a range of industry resources illustrating the acceleration and adoption of IoT Solution across different sectors.

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Advance the future of Massive IoT with HD-FDD eRedCap

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Protecting Network in Large-Scale IoT Deployments

Mission-critical connectivity in the modern factory

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Mobile IoT Deployment Guide

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