ABOUT US
NGMN – Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance – is a global, operator-driven leadership network established in 2006 by leading international mobile network operators (MNOs). Its mission is to ensure that next-generation mobile network infrastructure, service platforms and devices meet operators’ requirements while addressing the demands and expectations of end users.
NGMN’s vision is to provide impactful industry guidance to enable innovative, sustainable and affordable mobile telecommunication services. Key focus areas include Mastering the Route to Disaggregation, Green Future Networks and 6G, while continuing to support the full implementation of 5G.
As a global alliance of nearly 70 companies and organisations—including operators, vendors, and academia—NGMN actively incorporates the perspectives of all stakeholders. It drives global alignment and convergence of technology standards and industry initiatives to avoid fragmentation and support industry scalability.
NGMN operates through a lean, project-oriented structure that ensures efficient processes and decision-making. NGMN fosters collaboration with other industry organisations to maximize synergies and complement each other’s work, focusing on end-to-end network aspects of next-generation technology.
We asked our Board Members for their perspectives on the key value and industry impact of NGMN.
Here is their insight.
Our CEO Anita Döhler speaks about the value of collaboration in an interview at the Connect Conference 2023.
VISION & MISSION
Vision
The vision of NGMN is to provide impactful guidance to achieve innovative, sustainable and affordable mobile telecommunication services for the end user with a particular focus on Mastering the Route to Disaggregation, Green Future Networks and 6G, whilst continuing to support 5G´s full implementation.
Mission
The mission of the NGMN Alliance is:
- to evaluate and drive technology evolution towards the three Strategic Focus Topics:
Mastering the route to disaggregation
Leading in the development of open, disaggregated, virtualised and cloud native solutions with a focus on the E2E Operating ModelGREEN FUTURE NETWORKS
Developing sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions6G
Anticipating the emergence of 6G by highlighting key technological trends and societal requirements, as well as outlining use cases, requirements, and design considerations to address them- to define precise functional and non-functional requirements for the next generation of mobile networks
- to provide guidance to equipment developers standardisation bodies, and collaborative partners, leading to the implementation of a cost-effective network evolution
- to serve as a platform for information exchange within the industry, addressing urgent concerns, sharing experiences, and learning from technological challenges
- to identify and eliminate obstacles hindering the successful implementation of appealing mobile services.