About
CTIA-The Wireless Association® (www.ctia.org) is an international nonprofit membership organization that has represented the wireless communications industry since 1984. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products.
The association advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. CTIA also coordinates the industry’s voluntary efforts to provide consumers with choice and control and a variety of information regarding their wireless products and services. This includes the voluntary industry guidelines; programs that promote mobile device recycling and reusing; and wireless accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
CTIA also supports important industry initiatives such as Wireless AMBER Alerts; “On the Road, Off the Phone,” a teen-focused safe driving public service announcement campaign and text4baby, a free mobile educational service to promote the birth of healthy babies.
Together with kids, expert educators, parents, our members and CTIA-The Wireless Foundation, CTIA’s “Be Smart, Be Fair, Be Safe: Wireless Responsible Use” campaign was launched in March 2010 to equip parents and teachers with tips and tools to help talk with kids about responsible mobile device usage. The campaign also focuses on educating teens about how to be a responsible driver and safe passenger. In addition, we provide information on responsible environmental programs the industry has developed such as end-of-life and recycling of mobile device and accessory programs as well as explain efficiencies that wireless technology provides other industries.
The association also operates the industry’s leading trade shows, as well as equipment testing and certification programs to ensure a high standard of quality for consumers.
