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Will the GSMA Really Standardize Embedded Cellular Modules?
| Author: | Sam Lucero | Practice Director, M2M Connectivity |
2009-05-05
The GSMA is comprised of mobile operators and related members of the mobile ecosystem around the world. Rumor has it that the GSMA is actively investigating the introduction of form factor and possibly board-level connectivity standards for embedded cellular modules commonly used in cellular M2M applications. Currently, and with few exceptions, these modules use various types of "connectorized" and "surface-mount" customized form factors. How will such standards impact both the M2M value chain and the growth prospects for the entire cellular M2M industry?