Types/Benefits

CTIA-The Wireless Association® offers membership to companies and organizations associated with the wireless industry. Since the wireless industry is so broad our membership is broken down into three categories. These membership categories are based upon the sector of the wireless industry your company or organization is involved with. Benefits and dues are dependent upon which type of membership you hold. Please see below for further information on each membership category and the benefits associated with it. 

Carrier Members
Are businesses or organizations that hold a license or construction permit from the FCC or other North American regulatory bodies to offer commercial mobile services. The benefits of being a Carrier member range the gamut from public policy representation, participation in Business forums and wireless career finder assistance and much more.


Supplier Members
Are companies or organizations that provide services or equipment to the commercial mobile radio services industry as well as companies that provide wireless Internet-related products and services or engage in wireless Internet business activities. The benefits of being a Supplier member range the gamut from participation in Technology programs, access to the most current market research, increased media exposure as well as much more.


Associate Members
Associate members are those companies or organizations that provide wireless service beyond North America or are consultants, resellers, academia, law firms, engineers, etc, working with the wireless industry. The benefits of being an Associate member range the gamut from being sent the latest industry news on a daily basis, discounts at our trade shows and much more.