Wireless Organizations and Certification
ETSI

The European Telecommunications Standardization Organization (ETSI) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to produce the telecommunications standards that will be used throughout Europe and beyond.

The ETSI logo is shown in Figure .

Based in Sophia Antipolis, which is located in the South of France, the organization has 912 members from 54 different countries, which extend beyond Europe. ETSI represents administrations, network operators, manufacturers, service providers, research bodies, and users. The activities of ETSI are determined by the market needs expressed by its members.

ETSI plays a major role in developing a wide range of standards and other technical documentation. It serves as the European contribution to worldwide standardization in telecommunications, broadcasting, and information technology.

The prime objective of ETSI is to support global cooperation by providing a forum in which all key players can contribute. ETSI is officially recognized by the European Commission and by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) secretariat. It is governed by the ETSI Directives, including its Statutes and Rules of Procedure.


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