About GCF
Shaping the industry since 1999 with mobile technology at its core, GCF today has over 350 members from the major mobile network operators, device manufacturers, and the test industry. Working collaboratively with key industry partners, GCF offers industry-relevant certification programmes which benefit billions of users worldwide.
GCF Live Event on 9 July 2024
Webinar: How to get your product MCX certified
Join the webinar to learn how to get your product certified with GCF Mission Critical Services (MCX) Certification Program. Participants will get an overview of the GCF MCX certification framework and understand the step-by-step certification process, with the support of an Assessment Capable Entity (ACE) and a Recognised Test Organization (RTO). Click on the button below to register.
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GCF announces certification of Broadband Mission Critical Services
GCF) today announced that it is adding 3GPP-Based Mission Critical Services (MCS) to its certification programme. Broadband MCS and critical communications delivered over cellular networks provide essential voice and data connectivity to first responders, public safety services, transportation sectors, and more.
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GCF announces certification for 450 MHz bands
For the first time, manufacturers can certify devices with LTE bands in the 450 MHz spectrum range, especially relevant for industrial, utility and critical communication devices and applications. Read more in the press release.
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25 years of GCF
Time to celebrate: GCF is turning 25 years in 2024! Since 1999, we have been helping the telecom industry to connect mobile devices and networks seamlessly. To celebrate the occasion, GCF is launching a series of articles looking into what happened in the last 25 years and some insights for the future. Read our 1st article now, which includes technological nostalgia on products certified by GCF, which many people will remember. Enjoy!
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Mobile Device Trends Report February 2024 Available
Details progress of wireless certifications across multiple categories
GCF certifies devices for many industry sectors
GCF certifies many different types of devices
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Handset
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Module
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Router
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Tablet
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Wearable (wristwatch)
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Wearable (HMD)
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Metering
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Laptop
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