Industry Associations

Several local and international industry associations govern the way mobile companies like Mira Networks do business. The following is a list of the most important associations that exist for the benefit of all players in the mobile ecosystem.

SMS Code Need help identifying the owner of a commercial SMS or short code? SMS Code is an online service that enables consumers to identify the owners of a commercial SMS or short code by providing contact details that can be used for complaints.	MEF The Mobile Entertainment Forum is the global trade association of the mobile media industry and works to drive mobile entertainment adoption, shape regulation and deliver competitive advantage to its members. Key activities include lobbying, providing comment & analysis, as well as organising educational briefings and networking events.
WASPA The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has the full support of the three SA network operators: Cell C, MTN and Vodacom in its mission to provide a non-profit forum in which members can address issues of common interest and interface with industry stakeholders, network operators, government and regulatory organisations.	Film and Publication Board The FPB is a statutory body with the task of classifying films, videos, DVDs, computer games and certain publications for their suitable age viewership.
160characters 160characters is a not-for-profit association aimed at supporting and promoting the global mobile messaging industry through industry news and content, conferences, seminars and networking events.	GSMA The GSM Association (GSMA) is a global trade association that represents the interests of more than 620 GSM Mobile Operators. The Association's role is to promote, protect and enhance the interests of the global GSM mobile operator community which provides GSM services to more than one billion customers across some 200 countries.
Company Wire Company Wire is a web-based news and market intermediary for the industry that focuses on Presence and Instant Messaging Interoperability, Global promotion of Voice over IP (SIP based) and Continuous Promotion of SMS.	W2Forum W2Forum is an online community of 4 000 senior professionals working within 180 mobile operators worldwide. They are all the leading handset manufacturers, technologists, application and infrastructure providers.
MDA The Mobile Data Association (MDA) works to increase the awareness of mobile data by promoting the uses and benefits of wireless value-added services. This is achieved through industry and business press coverage, conferences and seminars.	MMA The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is the premier global association that strives to stimulate the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technologies. The MMA is a global organisation with representation in over fourteen countries. MMA members include agencies, advertisers, hand held device manufacturers, carriers and operators, retailers, software providers and service providers.