General Membership

Overview
The mission of 4G Americas is to promote, facilitate and advocate for the 3GPP family of mobile broadband technologies throughout the ecosystem – including networks, services, applications and wirelessly connected devices – in the Americas.  The organization provides a unified voice for operators, vendors and content providers promoting the growth and success of 3GPP family of technologies (GSM, EDGE, HSPA and LTE).
 
The key to success for 4G Americas lies in our ability to coordinate and leverage the efforts of member companies to progress the 3GPP mobile broadband evolution in the Americas. The primary goal of any telecom business, from operators to vendors and content and service providers, is providing the highest possible degree of reliable service through the most efficient and cost-effective technologies. As an association, our 'product' is also service-related, focused on business networking and information sharing dedicated to advancing the level of the 3GPP technology evolution throughout the Americas. 4G Americas serves as a one-stop service center for knowledge and interaction with key stakeholders in the region.
 
General Membership in 4G Americas indicates your company's willingness to support the organization in promoting and advocating the GSM, EDGE, HSPA and LTE technologies in the Americas.
4G Americas will assist its members in three areas: Marketing/Public Relations, Advocacy and Information Exchange.
 
Marketing/Public Relations:
4G Americas will conduct aggressive marketing and public relations campaigns to inform strategic stakeholders of the merits of the 3GPP family of technologies  (GSM, EDGE, HSPA and LTE).
 
Advocacy:
4G Americas will educate telecommunications regulators and international industry organizations on the proper regulatory environment for a prosperous wireless industry.
 
Information Exchange:
4G Americas will utilize its website, seminars, electronic communications and personal visits to channel information regarding GSM, EDGE, HSPA and LTE to key audiences in the Americas.
 
 
Benefits of General Membership
The following are the benefits of 4G Americas General Membership:
  1. Affiliation, Representation & Networking
    4G Americas is unique in that 3GPP technology operators and vendors are dedicated to exchanging the necessary technical information and creating the proper marketing and regulatory environments throughout the Americas for seamless evolution to 3G services and beyond.

    This is accomplished through the development of technical and strategic white papers and documents to streamline the migration to next generations, further contributing to cost efficiencies, development roadmaps and time-to-market advantages.

    Additionally, through representation with other global organizations and organizations specific to the Americas, 4GAmericas is able to speak with one voice to represent the interests of 3GPP technologies in the region regarding a variety of issues such as spectrum and licensing.

When appropriate, 4G Americas provides technology sessions at major conferences,  bringing together operators and vendors to discuss the latest topics of mutual interest. General members are entitled to:

  • Receive discounts on registration fees for some 4G Americas' endorsed or sponsored conferences.
  • Submit priority input. General Members may bring issues relevant to the wireless industry in the Americas to the attention of the Board of Governors via the President.
  • Meet with 4G Americas Executive Staff regarding pertinent wireless industry issues and opportunities

* 4G Americas technology tracks are not regularly scheduled events but are planned on an ad hoc basis determined by market requirements. The timing of technology tracks is based entirely on market conditions.

  1. Website
    Newsroom: Posting of General Member company news releases related to the mission of the 4G Americas organization (i.e. Press releases may be provided by the General Member company and will be posted by 4G Americas staff as significant to the 3GPP family of technologies.)

    Technology Center: Posting of General Member company white papers and presentations relevant to the 3GPP technologies. Presentations provided by General Members will be subject to final approval by 4GAmericas staff.
All material provided as website content by General Member companies is subject to final approval by 4G Americas staff.
  1. Press Releases and Newsletters
    General Members will receive all membership mailings including press releases and newsletters containing up-to-date information and announcements.
  1. Experts Panel
    General Members may provide "spokesperson" experts as resources for interviews with press/analysts on subjects involving the 3GPP technology evolution. Public relations opportunities will be coordinated through the public relations departments of respective General Member companies.
  1. Website Directory
    General Members will be included in an inclusive online listing of 3G and 4G offerings highlighting company products and services, providing company profiles and links to company websites.
 
General Membership Guidelines
General Membership in 4G Americas is open to those carriers, content and/or service providers, manufacturers and vendors supporting the mission of 4G Americas. Companies should offer any level of mobile services, equipment or applications incorporating GSM, EDGE, HSPA and LTE technologies. Each member agrees to provide technical, marketing and administrative resources, working in a spirit of collaboration for the goals of 4G Americas.
 
The Board of Governors must approve all memberships.
 
Annual fees for General Membership are $5,000 and are billed after your acceptance by the Board of Governors. Subsequent annual fees will be billed on the anniversary membership date.