Associations

The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)
is a non-profit trade association providing a unified voice for tower erection, maintenance and service companies. NATE is headquartered in Watertown, South Dakota with a staff of six people who administer to the day-to-day operation of the association. As a member driven association, NATE is directed by its Board of Directors and committees. These individuals come from all types and sizes of companies located throughout the United States.

The Open Base Station Architecture Initiative (OBSAI)

is an industry initiative comprised of leading base station vendors, module and component manufacturers. Between them they have created a complete set of open interface specifications related to key parts of the base station subsystem. By defining a basic modular architecture (not mandatory for use) and detailed specifications for the internal interfaces between modules, OBSAI aims to create an open market for cellular base stations.

Antenna Interface Standards Group (AISG)

The roll-out of 3G systems has accelerated the use of antenna line products with digital remote control and monitoring facilities. The Antenna Interface Standards Group has created an open specification for the control interface for these devices. Future developments of the specification are expected to extend the range of devices and the available command syntax.

ZVEI - German electrical and electronic manufacturers association e. V.

The 'ZVEI - Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V.', the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association, represents the economic, technological and environmental policy interests of the German electrical and electronics industry at the national, European and international levels. It provides specific information about the economic, technical and regulatory framework conditions of the electrical industry in Germany.

Industrie- und Handelskammer for Munich and Upper Bavaria

In-Building Wireless Association

The mission of the In-Building Wireless Alliance is to accelerate the adoption of in-building wireless systems as a means of unlocking the value of communications and information within a building to all stakeholders.

Georgia Wireless Association ("GWA")

is a non-profit industry organization with a membership consisting primarily of individuals who are involved with the deployment, operation and maintenance of wireless networks. Firms such as cellular carriers, tower companies, project management consultants, architecture & engineering firms, surveyors, regulatory consultants, general contractors and law firms are represented.