Next Generation Mobile Networks

The logo of the NGMN Alliance

The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance is a mobile telecommunications association of mobile operators, vendors, manufacturers and research institutes. It was founded by major mobile operators in 2006 as an open forum to evaluate candidate technologies to develop a common view of solutions for the next evolution of wireless networks. Its objective is to ensure the successful commercial launch of future mobile broadband networks through a roadmap for technology and friendly user trials. Its office is in Frankfurt, Germany.[1]

The NGMN Alliance complements and supports standards organizations by providing a coherent view of what mobile operators require. The alliance's project results have been acknowledged by groups such as the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), TeleManagement Forum (TM Forum) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).[2][3]

  1. ^ "HSPA+ Delivers Smooth Transition to LTE". UMTS Forum. July 24, 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
  2. ^ "The NGMN alliance - at a Glance" (PDF). Information brochure. NGMN Ltd. 5 May 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  3. ^ "NGMN official website". NGMN Ltd. 2008–2011. Archived from the original on 21 August 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2011.