Welcome to the Internet of Things Community

5G is the fifth-generation cellular technology that revolutionises and enables new capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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SMS for IoT After 2G/3G Shutdown

Discover how operators can ensure SMS service continuity for IoT in the LTE and 5G era.

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IoT Summit at MWC25 Doha

Explore how IoT is transforming industries across the region – from AI and NTN to 5G advance era.

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Connected Doesn’t Mean Protected

Discover how to secure IoT deployments with the latest GSMA IoT Community Security Guidelines.

The Internet of Things Community vision

GSMA Internet of Things Community is an initiative to help operators add value and accelerate the delivery of new connected devices and services in IoT. This is to be achieved by industry collaboration, appropriate regulation, optimising networks as well as developing key enablers to support the growth of the IoT in the longer term.

Our vision is to enable the IoT, a world in which consumers and businesses enjoy rich new services, connected by an intelligent and secure mobile network.

Discover how we bring the work of the GSMA IoT Community to live through our extensive resource library, industry news from our members, and updates on key global events shaping the IoT landscape.

Learn more about IoT

GSMA IoT Forum

IoT solutions in the energy and environment sectors

IoT Strategy Group

IoT Marketing Group

Mobile IoT Roaming

Get involved

Join the IoT Marketing Group

GSMA IoT Marketing Group gathers the IoT Business, Marketing and Strategy Leads from GSMA Mobile Network Operator Members and Ecosystem Members for driving collaborative marketing opportunities.

Join the IoT Forum

These meetings are exclusive to GSMA members. Fill out our request form and get access to the IoT forum.

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GSMA IoT Community resources

From educational guides, whitepapers and blogs. Together with the GSMA IoT Community, we produce a range of industry resources illustrating the acceleration and adoption of IoT Solution across different sectors.