GSMA
Technology & Computing abbreviation · Telecom
| Stands for | GSM Association |
|---|---|
| Categories | Technology & Computing |
GSMA stands for GSM Association, a telecom abbreviation.
Industry organization representing mobile network operators worldwide, along with device makers and other companies. It develops industry specifications such as RCS and eSIM, runs the IMEI database and organizes MWC.
Example: The GSMA's latest report shows mobile internet use growing fastest in sub-Saharan Africa.
Usage notes
The association traces its roots to the GSM Memorandum of Understanding signed by European operators in 1987 and is headquartered in London. It allocates the Type Allocation Codes that begin every IMEI number. Its mobile economy reports are widely cited for global subscriber statistics.
Related abbreviations
More telecom abbreviations
- FWA – Fixed wireless access
- gNB – Next-generation Node B
- GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite System
- GPRS – General Packet Radio Service
- GPS – Global Positioning System
- GSM – Global System for Mobile Communications
- HFC – Hybrid fiber-coaxial
- HSPA – High Speed Packet Access
- ICCID – Integrated Circuit Card Identifier
- IMEI – International Mobile Equipment Identity
- IMS – IP Multimedia Subsystem
- IMSI – International Mobile Subscriber Identity