GCF Device Technology Trends Report 2026

The Global Certification Forum (GCF) has published its annual Device Technology Trends Report 2026, providing insights into product certifications completed during 2025. By analysing certification data, the report reveals key trends shaping the future of standards-based connectivity for Consumer, IoT and Mission Critical devices and services.

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Events

Meet GCF at MWC Barcelona 2026

GCF is excited to be back in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress in 2026. Are you also attending? Great! Click on the link below to find out how GCF supports the industry & book a meeting with us.

MWC Barcelona 2026

Event

Meet GCF at Embedded World 2026

GCF will be exhibiting at the Embedded World in Nuremberg. Did not see GCF in Barcelona? Come meet us at our stand 3-627 in the exhibition hall 3 at the Embedded World. See you in Nuremberg

Embedded World 2026

Critical Communications Asia 2026

GCF is a supporting partner of this year's event in Hong Kong. Critical Communications Asia will bring international information to the Greater Asia community and showcase Asian Pacific voices and perspectives on the business requirements for critical communications across public safety, utilities, transportation, energy, ports and more. 22-23 April 2026 - don't miss it!

Critical Communication Asia

Blog

5G RedCap and IoT: Evolution towards 6G

In this article we’ll look at 5G RedCap, including the newer enhanced RedCap (eRedCap) variant, how it compares to existing 4G LTE and 5G technologies, and how the GCF Certification program is ready to accommodate its adoption and growth.

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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.

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