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GCF-TDIA Shenzhen 5G-A & 6G Workshop
On 26. September 2025, GCF and TDIA (Telecommunication Development Industry Alliance) successfully co-hosted a Global Workshop in Shenzhen focusing on 5G-Advanced & 6G Device Technology and Certification, and specifically on the Opportunities and Challenges on the 3GPP Roadmap to 6G.
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GCF and the Test Industry: A Critically Important Partnership
Since 2000, GCF has certified more than 10,000 device models and over 600 additional products are certified every year. But none of this would be possible without our partners in the test industry: the recognised test organisations (RTOs), the assessment capable entities (ACEs), and the test equipment vendors (TEVs) who translate certification criteria into proven, repeatable tests. Find out more in our newest article.
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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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GCF certification as a key enabler for mission critical broadband services
Public Safety Agencies and Mission Critical Communication Operators (MCCOs) around the world are currently in various phases of migrating their existing Public Land Mobile Radio networks from voice-oriented narrowband technologies, such as TETRA and P25, to mobile broadband technologies, based on 3GPP’s 4G-LTE and 5G-NR standards. GCF in collaboration with The Critical Communications Association (TCCA), has developed and deployed a Mission Critical Services Certification regime that demonstrates both compliance to the standards, and interoperability of mission critical products & services.
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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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