who are
we

We are a global alliance of 850+ telco and tech companies, actively working for industry-defining change that unlocks growth, long-term value and winning conditions for all participants.

Together we are agents of change on a mission to reinvent the telco industry as a vibrant part of the digital landscape – and a driving force in shaping its future.

TM Forum
is a global alliance of telco and tech companies.

We help our Members unlock the value of data to create nearly endless opportunities for players across the communications ecosystem.

At DTW Ignite, Accelerate and Collaboration events, we provide a platform for industry change-makers to share groundbreaking innovation, market developments, product launches and business transformation journeys.

We are the only industry body to count the world’s top 10 CSPs and all the key hyperscalers as active, strategic Members. With over 800 Members, we are on a mission to reinvent the telco industry as a vibrant part of the digital landscape – and a driving force in shaping its future.

Nik Willetts, CEO, TM Forum shares his vision on the future of the industry
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TM Forum is a global telecoms
industry association.

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We are an alliance of 800+ global companies working together to break down technology and cultural barriers between digital service providers, technology suppliers, consultancies and systems integrators.

Our work is defined by our Members, which include 10 of the world’s top 10 network and communications providers and stretch across 111 countries, generating US$2 trillion in revenue and serving five billion customers.

Re-igniting the industry to
growth, together.
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our
stories
Waleed Abdullah Alkharji

Director, Product Development Support
stc

Membership enables me to share knowledge and experience with other companies in the competitive market to improve industry knowledge and customer satisfaction.”
Waleed Abdullah Alkharji

Director, Product Development Support
STC

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stories
Lester Thomas

Chief Systems Architect
Vodafone

In Vodafone, we’ve widely adopted TM Forum open digital architecture and open APIs. I’m a big fan of membership and its benefits.”

Lester Thomas

Chief Systems Architect
Vodafone

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stories
Nilanjana Basu

Senior Business Consultant
Ericsson Global Services

TM Forum membership gives me
the opportunity to collaborate
with industry thought leaders,

strategists and expert technologists
to make the digital future a reality.”

Nilanjana Basu

Senior Business Consultant
Ericsson Global Services

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