The ETSI Vision
'ETSI is the leading standardization organization for high quality and innovative Information and Communication Technology (ICT) standards fullfilling the various global and European market needs.'
The ETSI Mission
'To deliver world-class standards for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including telecommunications, for systems and services by using and providing state-of-the-art methodology and processes.'
The ETSI Business Plan 
brings these statements to life, and is presented to Members annually at our General Assembly.
The Business Plan contains ETSI's:
- Vision and Mission
- Strategy Areas
- Strategic activities and technical topics
- Secretariat Operations review
Our Strategic Areas
- Global Standards Producer - 'to provide standards for telecommunications and electronic communications networks & related services for the global market place through the production of ETSI deliverables, Technical Specifications and Reports for global application whilst favouring international collaboration'
- European Standards Organization (ESO) - 'to provide ICT standards for the European market place including production of ETSI European Standards in support of EU and EFTA regulation and initiatives and perform its work in cooperation with the other ESOs and other European bodies'.
- Service Providing Organization - 'to provide services in the area of Interoperability testing, Fora hosting and development of protocol and testing specifications in support of ETSI members and other organizations producing ICT standards for the global market place'
Referencing these high level commitments, we set ourselves a wide range of strategic activities to ensure we drive towards and remain focussed on our central vision.