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| Electronic Frontier Foundation A non-profit, non-partisan organization working in the public interest to protect fundamental civil liberties, including privacy and freedom of expression in the arena of computers and the Internet.
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Communications Workers of America (CWA) Based in Washington DC, CWA is a telecommunications union in North America, representing workers in public and private employment. CWA members are employed in telecommunications, printing and news media, public service, health care, cable tele.
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Multi Media Telecommunication Association (MMTA) Provider of a forum on the convergence of communications and computing. Focuses on information pertaining to distributors, value-added resellers, manufacturers, software developers, integrators, carriers and corporate users.
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Association of Computer Telephone Integration Users and Suppliers (ACTIUS) Association focused on the convergence between computing and telecom. Provides forums, seminars, technical papers and articles relating to call centers, customer relationship management, business communication management and network services.
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International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium (IMTC) A non-profit organization which seeks to promote, encourage, and facilitate the development and implementation of interoperable multimedia teleconferencing solutions based on open international standards.
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European Calling Card Services Association(ECCSA) Supports the growth of the European remote-memory calling card market through setting industry standards, self-regulation and increased awareness of calling cards.
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Capitol Telecommunications Professionals Independent, non-profit volunteer association founded to enrich the careers of professionals employed in the telecommunications industry.
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Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Partnership between commonwealth governments and telecommunications businesses created to promote telecommunications in the interests of consumers, businesses and social and economic development.
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Telecommunication Society of Australia Ltd. (TSA) Organization focused on the development of telecommunications in Australia.
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Federation of the Electronics Industry (FEI) Trade association for companies in the information technology, communications and electronics industries.
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Hong Kong Telecommunications Users Group (HKTUG) Nonprofit organization that allows users of telecom facilities and services to exchange information, experience and concepts.
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Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) Organization dedicated to quality telecommunications services in Hong Kong.
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Michigan Competitive Telecommunications Providers Association (MCTPA) Coalition of long distance telecommunications providers focused on informing the public and legislature of the importance of true competition in the telecom industry.
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Comparable Performance Indicators An analysis of a range of telecommunications services based on a set of comparable performance indicators developed by telecommunications companies and several consumer organisations, with support from OFTEL, the industry regulator.
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BICSI Nonprofit telecommunications association promoting the interests of low-voltage cabling distribution design and installation.
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Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) The Federal Communications Bar Association is an organization of attorneys and other professionals, including engineers, consultants, economists and government officials, involved in the development, interpretation and practice of communications.
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North American Association of Telecommunications Dealers (NATD) Represents the interests of companies that provide voice and data communications products and services. Promotes and enforces professional business practices and by provides information, services and education to its members, the industry and th.
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MIT Internet & Telecoms Convergence Consortium (ITC) Participants include member firms and selected academics who collaborate on research into technical, economic, strategic and policy issues that arise from the convergence of telecommunications and the Internet.
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Alexis de Tocqueville Institute Supports a telecom program that promotes expanded services at lower cost to consumers by supporting liberalization of telecom markets.
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Telecommunications Working Group (APEC TEL WG) Asian-pacific economic cooperation telecommunications working group. An organization promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation.
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Global Telecommunications Women's Network Provides a networking forum for executive women active in telecommunications. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
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Protelecom Association representing the Swiss telecom industry in international markets. Provides business contacts, supplies information to decision makers, the media and the general public and co-ordinates European standardisation at a national level.
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Ontario Telecommunications Association (OTA) Telecom industry association that represents independent local exchange carriers in Ontario.
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Massachusetts Telecommunications Council Non-profit industry association representing 300+ telecom and affiliated companies in the state. The site is designed to be a resource for the industry.
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Minneapolis Telecommunications Network (MTN) MTN provides community access to television, and to communication and information networks. MTN supports public access to media in four ways: training, community access to cable television, providing Internet Service and educational programs.
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TeleManagement Forum Provides leadership, guidance and solutions to improve the management and operation of communications services. Its 250-company membership comprises incumbent and new-entrant service providers, computing and network equipment suppliers, software.
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American Communication Association Provides information about computer-mediated communication, communication law and First Amendment issues, as well as resources and references for teaching and research in communication scholarship.
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Communications and Information Industries Directorate Part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), CII works with industry and the science base to improve the global competitiveness of the UK's communications, information and electronics businesses.
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Association of Independent Telecommunications Managers Provides independent comparative analysis on telecommunications services including business, residential, and international long distance telephone, prepaid calling cards, toll-free and Internet web faxing services.
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CompactFlash Association Non-profit, mutual-benefit corporation that promotes adoption of CompactFlash as a worldwide, ultra-small, removable storage and I/O standard for capturing and transporting digital data, audio and images and performing I/O functionality such as .
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Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) Group authorized by the Ministry of Communications to strengthen the cooperation among common carriers, manufacturers, academic circles, institutes and organizations.
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Intelligent Network Forum Open, non-profit organization comprised of service providers, equipment vendors, software developers, systems integrators, research and engineering organizations, users and other interested parties promoting the evolution of Network Intelligence.
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Federation of Communication Services Trade association and representative body for the mobile communications industry in the UK.
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European Virtual Private Networks Users Association EVUA is a telecommunications focus group for user organizations that aims to encourage the creation of cost effective VPN(Virtual Private Network) services for its members.
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Association of Communications Enterprises (ASCENT) Formerly the Telecommunications Resellers Association, has an orientation toward meeting the needs of small, start-up companies that have emerged as communications markets opened to competition.
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Global Billing Association Provides an ongoing stream of information for billing professionals, both from within the Telecom industry, and from many other areas of the communications and utility worlds.
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International Nortel Networks Meridian Users Group (INNMUG) Provides education, product knowledge and professional contacts for Nortel Network users.
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Cross-Industry Working Team (XIWT) A multi-industry coalition defining the architecture and key technical requirements for an information infrastructure.
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Native American Public Telecommunications Informs, educates and encourages the awareness of tribal histories, cultures, languages, opportunities and aspirations through the participation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in creating and employing all forms of educational and public.
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Telecommunications Industry Association Telecommunications Industry Association - A national trade organization with more than 900 large and small companies which provide communications and information technology products and services.
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United States Telecom Association Represents the nation's local exchange carrier industry. Promotes the general welfare of the telephone industry, collects and disseminates industry information and provides a forum for the discussion and resolution of issues of mutual concern.
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European Telecommunications Informatics Services A global IT association for telecommunications. Aimed at supporting the convergence of IT and telecommunications technologies to provide enhanced services and to facilitates the exchange, co-operation, communication and discussion of informatio.
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The National Association of Black Telecommunications Professionals, Inc. A non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 1990 with a national and international membership of telecommunications professionals, small business owners, and students.
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Telecommunications Users Association (TUA) Group that supports the development of UK business through the application of telecommunications and information technologies.
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Verband der Anbieter von TeleKommunikations-und Mehrwertdiensten e V Association representing telecommunications and multimedia companies in the German telecommunications market.
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Forum Was formed in late 1994 to help telephone companies and their suppliers realize the enormous market potential of DSL. Offers technical and marketing help.
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European Community Telework/Telematics Forum (ECTF) Promotes teleworking and the exchange and dissemination of information about telework projects and organizations interested in telework. Focused on the European community.
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International Institute Of Communications Nonprofit organization that organizes quarterly meetings to discuss the movements of the telecom industry.
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National ISDN Council Supports the development of ISDN services that require network connectivity, compatibility and integrity on a nationwide basis.
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North American ISDN Users' Forum (NIUF) Provides users of ISDN technology with the opportunity to work with implementors to assure that users' needs are met in the ISDN design process.
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International Telecommunications Users GroupINTUG Organization responsible for the coordination among member states of global policies for telecom and radiocom, including standards and development. Organizes conferences and collects and analyzes statistical data.
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The Association for Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA) Nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement of teaching, learning, research and public service by providing advice in the application of telecommunications technology for higher education.
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International Communication Industries Association Virginia based Association representing for-profit individuals and organizations that derive revenue from the commercialization or utilization of communications technologies. ICIA ensures the credibility and desirability of its members' products.
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Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - The FCC, an independent United States government agency directly responsible to Congress, regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's .
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Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility Public-interest alliance of computer scientists who provide the public and policymakers with realistic assessments of computer technology.
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SDL Forum Society Organization focused on education and the dissemination of information.
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Telecommunications Management Association (TMA) Business communications user association that represents individuals who manage private communications systems in commerce, industry and the public sector.
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Mobile Radio Suppliers Association Represents non-networked mobile radio sector including Private Business Radio (PMR/PBR) and Common Base Station (CBS) operators.
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American Teleservices Association Not-for-profit trade association representing the telemarketing industry, recommending standards of quality and professionalism, and educating and protecting the rights of consumers.
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European Telecommunications Platform A consultative body providing information on the European regulatory framework, competition issues, the converging communications sector, and the rapid development of the global information society.
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Finnet Group Lobbying and cooperation organization for the private telecom operators and their subsidiaries and associated companies in Finland.
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National Spectrum Managers Association Voluntary association of microwave radio, personal communications services (PCS), and satellite licensees, manufacturers, and frequency coordinators.
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National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications A National Security Council (NSC) formed interdepartmental committee to examine the nation's communications networks and institute changes.
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Texas Internet Service Providers Association Tackles issues such as regulation, legislation, taxes, telecommunications technology and legal liability.
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Independent Committee for the Supervision of Standards of Telephone Information Services (ICSTIS) Nonprofit organization that supervises the standard of telephone information services and regulates the content and promotion of premium rate telephone services.
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Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Fosters industry growth by facilitating non-profit industry organizations to coalesce around the technology and uses of collaborative communications globally.
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National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) A national association composed of governmental agencies of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands engaged in the regulation of utilities and carriers.
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Alliance for Public Technology Fosters access to affordable and useful information and communication services and technologies by all people.
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Association of Wireless Technology Industry association aimed at promoting wireless technologies.
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Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials International (APCO International) Nonprofit professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications.
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Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO) A national trade association representing more than 500 small, independently owned local exchange carriers (LECs) and their affiliate telecommunications companies.
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PHS MoU Group Organization focusing on micro-cellular wireless communications technology.
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European Telecommunications Standards Institute - ETSI Non-Profit organization whose mission is to produce future telecommunications standards throughout Europe and beyond.
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International Wireless Telecommunications Association Association representing the business wireless industry worldwide, providing research, information, representation and unity.
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TMAB Organization that provides information technology seminars.
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Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) North American membership organization for the development of telecommunications standards, operating procedures and guidelines through sponsored committees and forums.
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International Telemedia Association (ITA) Organization focused on promoting and safeguarding the interests of the telemedia industry.
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Global Telecommunications Society Nonprofit association that promotes discussion of the technological, social and business aspects of global communications.
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Ontario Telephone Association Provides leadership for the advancement and success of members who serve primarily rural and northern communities in Ontario, Canada.
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European Telecommunication Services Association ETSA is a group of 13 European national telecommunications trade associations representing approximately 2,500 companies in Europe.
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SIOTEL Organization focused on studying and defending the rights and the interests of private and public telecommunications operators.
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International Telecommunication Union International organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services.
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European Competitive Telecommunications Association (ECTA) A pan-European pro-competitive trade association for European telecom companies. Offer articles and information in a quarterly newsletter.
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA is the Executive Branch's principal voice on domestic and international telecommunications and information technology issues.
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National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE) Worldwide, non-profit, professional organization which certifies qualified engineers and technicians in the fields of Telecommunications, Electromagnetic Compatibilty/Interference (EMC) Electrostatic Discharge control (ESD) and Wireless Systems .
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Associação Portuguesa para o Desenvolvimento das Comunicações Provides information on Portugal’s telecommunications market and discusses the latest developments, issues within the sector.
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3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) Spearheaded by the International Committee of the American National Standards Institute, a group of organization designed to set the global specifications for ANSI/TIA/EIA-41.
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The Communications Group Provides an informal forum for lawyers, consultants, regulators, policy-makers and other professionals involved in the communications industries to meet and discuss the industry developments.
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States Inventory Project Provides a single clearinghouse for tracking state, territorial, and provincial information infrastructure strategies and activities. The primary objective is to facilitate the exchange of NII-related information among policy-makers--both within.
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