CTIA
CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association) : CTIA is the international organization that represents all sectors of wireless communications-cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio. CTIA serve the interests of service providers, manufacturers, wireless data and Internet companies and other contributors to the wireless universe. CTIA is the voice of the wireless industry – representing its members in a constant dialogue with policy makers in the Executive Branch, in the Federal Communications Commission, and in Congress, CTIA’s industry committees provide leadership in the area of taxation, roaming, safety, regulations, fraud and technology.
CTIA’s Spring Trade Show is the premier venue for all things wireless. This trade show has the distinction of being the largest and most comprehensive in the industry. The convergence of more than 1,200 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals from 125 countries all working toward the common goal of discussion the future of wireless.
The Departments
- External and State Affairs : The External and State Affairs Department is CTIA’s liaison with state legislatures, regulatory entities and advocacy organizations on wireless communications issues to help develop policies that promote the wireless industry’s vision for the future.
- General Counsel: The CTIA Office of General Counsel provides legal counsel to all CTIA Departments and also manages outside counsel when necessary.
- Government Affairs : The CTIA Government Affairs Department is the voice of the wireless industry on Capitol Hill and at various Executive branch departments and agencies.
- Operations : The CTIA Operations Department consists of the CTIA Membership division, CTIA Technology Programs, and the CTIA Certification Program. In addition it produces the CTIA WIRELESS and CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & ENTERTAINMENT conventions.
- Policy : The CTIA Policy Department centralizes the development and implementation of the wireless industry’s public policy.
- Public Affairs : The CTIA Public Affairs Department serves as the voice of the wireless industry as the primary contact for members of the media, and functions as a communications resource to member companies, analysts, and national, local, and trade media.
- Regulatory Affairs : The Regulatory Affairs Department is the chief representative of the wireless industry before the Federal Communications Commission and other federal government organizations that seek to regulate the wireless industry.
- Wireless Internet Development : The Wireless Internet Development Department focuses on accelerating the growth of the wireless data segment of the industry, in large part by supporting the Wireless Internet Caucus (WIC).
