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
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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.