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CTIA is the International Association for the Wireless Telecommunications Industry, Dedicated to Expanding the Wireless Frontier


CTIA develops a monthly series of videos on new products, services and initiatives that benefit consumers. Wireless is constantly and dramatically changing the way we live, work and play. While each month’s theme changes, these "Wonder of Wireless" features highlight: 

  Wireless at Work – Focuses on innovative products and services.

  Industry Insider – Interviews with policymakers and influentials on various issues.

  Policy Point – Explains CTIA’s position on a variety of policy topics.

  Wireless Lifesaver – Identifies individuals who have used their mobile devices and services to save a life, stop a crime or in the event of medical emergency.

To view this month’s WOW webcasts, please click here.

Wireless Safety Programs

CTIA spearheads the wireless industry’s efforts to provide public safety programs through the use of wireless devices. In this section you will learn what industry initiatives CTIA is currently involved in.

Get Wise About Wireless
This initiative is a partnership between the Wireless Foundation and the Weekly Reader Corporation Consumer & Custom Publishing that equips parents and teachers with tips and tools to help students defeat digital bullies by practicing proper cell phone etiquette and safety behaviors.


Wireless AMBER Alerts
This initiative is a free public service that allows America's 250 million-plus wireless subscribers the ability to help law enforcement in the search for abducted children by opting in to receive Wireless AMBER Alerts as text messages.


Text2Help
This initiative is a voluntary, cooperative partnership between the Wireless Foundation and the American Red Cross that allows customers of participating wireless carriers to send a text message to the American Red Cross and make a donation for relief efforts during a major natural disaster. 


Text4baby
Text4baby is a free mobile educational service of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition to promote the birth of healthy babies. It provides information to pregnant women and new moms to help care for their health and to give their babies the best possible start in life.