The GSM Association (GSMA) represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry. Spanning 219 countries and territories, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of driving the growth of the mobile communications industry. The Association's members represent more than three billion GSM and 3GSM connections.
The GSMA also produces the premier industry events including Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and Mobile Asia Congress in Hong Kong.