About GCF

Shaping the industry since 1999 with mobile technology at its core, GCF today has over 350 members from the major mobile network operators, device manufacturers, and the test industry. Working collaboratively with key industry partners, GCF offers industry-relevant certification programmes which benefit billions of users worldwide.

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Events

Critical Communications World 2024

Meet GCF at CCW on 14th - 16th May at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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News

25 years of GCF

Time to celebrate: GCF is turning 25 years in 2024! Since 1999, we have been helping the telecom industry to connect mobile devices and networks seamlessly. To celebrate the occasion, GCF is launching a series of articles looking into what happened in the last 25 years and some insights for the future. Read our 1st article now, which includes technological nostalgia on products certified by GCF, which many people will remember. Enjoy!

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News

Mobile Device Trends Report February 2024 Available

Details progress of wireless certifications across multiple categories

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The Non-Terrestrial Network opportunity – how GCF certification is enabling a rapid transformation

In this article, we will look at certification for devices connecting to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), using 3GPP wireless communications standards over satellite communications, how the Global Certification Forum (GCF) is extending its activities to cover this sector and how we will address challenges arising.

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GCF certification simplifies technology evolution for mobile network operators and service providers

From GSM to 5G, all generations of mobile wireless communication have been supported by GCF. In this article, we’ll look at how GCF handles the evolution of mobile technologies, and how it can help operators and service providers keep up with the latest changes.

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