GSM Association

The GSM Association ( GSMA short ) was founded in 1987 as the global industry association of GSM mobile operators and now represents more than 800 mobile operators. In addition, more than 200 manufacturers of network infrastructure and mobile phones member.

A central role is played by the GSMA in representing mobile operators and interests in the development of network- independent standards such as roaming in the networks of another mobile operator or the use of the SIM card. In addition, the GSMA sees itself as a platform that promotes the advancement of mobile communications. Thus, it operates as the Instant Messenger joyn, the world is supposed to work and a competitor for the hugely popular WhatsApp and similar services should be.

The GSMA is currently headed by Robert G. Conway and has its headquarters in London and Dublin.

Membership is exclusively for telecommunications operators possible and dependent on revenues annually from 9,000 lbs.