Organizations
The following organizations are involved within the wireless networking industry:
802.11 Working Group
The 802.11 Working Group is responsible for developing wireless LAN standards.
View the official 802.11 website.
802.15 Working Group
The 802.15 Working Group is responsible for developing wireless PAN standards.
View the official 802.15 website.
802.16 Working Group
The 802.16 Working Group is responsible for developing wireless MAN standards.
View the official 802.16 website.
Bluetooth SIG
The Bluetooth SIG is responsible for developing wireless PAN specifications.
View the official Bluetooth website
Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA)
The CTIA represents cellular, personal communication services, mobile radio, and mobile satellite services over wireless WANs for service providers and manufacturers.
View the official CTIA website.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The FCC provides regulatory for RF systems in the U.S.
View the official FCC website.
GSM Association
The GSM Association participates in the development of development of the GSM platform - holds the annual 3GSM World Congress.
View the official GSM website.
Wi-Fi Alliance
The Wi-Fi Alliance develops wireless LAN ("Wi-Fi") specifications based on IEEE 802.11 standards and provides compliance testing of Wi-Fi products.
View the official Wi-Fi Alliance website.
WiMAX Forum
The WiMAX Forum develops wireless MAN standards based on IEEE 802.16 standards and provides compliance testing of WiMAX products.
View the official WiMAX website.
ZigBee Alliance
The ZigBee Alliance develops standards for low-power wireless monitoring and control products.
View the official ZigBee website.