ETSI’s standardisation work is conducted in our Technical Groups. These comprise over 45 Technical Committees, Industry Specification Groups and Software Development Groups, where ETSI members and other stakeholders unite in an agile, inclusive environment to create globally applicable standards and specifications for ICT-enabled products, systems and services.
Technical Committees are responsible for developing formal ETSI standards, including European Standards (ENs), Technical Specifications (TSs), and Technical Reports (TRs). These committees follow structured approval processes and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. They cover areas such as 5G, cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and broadband technologies.
ISGs provide a flexible, industry-driven environment for companies to collaborate on emerging technologies and new industry challenges. These groups operate under streamlined ETSI procedures and produce Group Specifications (GSs) and Group Reports (GRs) that help shape future standards. ISGs focus on fast-moving areas like edge computing, quantum-safe cryptography, and network automation.
SDGs support ETSI’s standardisation efforts by developing open-source software, proof-of-concept tools, and reference implementations. These groups help industries test and adopt ETSI standards through practical software development. SDGs bridge the gap between standards and real-world deployment, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies.
Technical Committee (TC)
Developing specifications that address quantum communications and quantum networks, laying the foundations for secure global communications networks
Technical Committee (TC)
Standardisation of Reconfigurable Radio Systems, including equipment architecture and cognitive radio; meeting stakeholder needs to enable technical interoperability and regulatory compliance.
Technical Committee (TC)
Working with the rail industry in Europe and worldwide to assess user requirements and develop specifications for Future Railway Mobile Communication System.
Technical Committee (TC)
Monitoring developments in electromagnetic fields (EMF), electrical safety and safety in cable television systems, in co-ordination with other European and international standards organisations.
Technical Committee (TC)
Mitigating against threats arising from the deployment of AI – and threats to AI systems – from other AIs and from conventional sources; identifying measures...
Technical Committee (TC)
Satellite communication systems, services and applications including fixed, mobile and broadcasting as well as satellite navigation systems and earth station equipment.
ETSI plays a key role in large-scale global collaborations, including:
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) develops the technical specifications that define mobile systems. ETSI is the founding partner of this global project, which brings together seven Organisational Partners worldwide. From 3G to 6G, 3GPP has become the focal point for mobile network architects and key players across the industry.
Membership of ETSI opens the door to participation in 3GPP.
oneM2M is a global partnership that develops open, accessible, and internationally recognised standards to enable interoperable, secure, and simple-to-deploy services for the Internet of Things (loT) ecosystem. Our goal is to develop technical specifications for a common M2M service layer that can be readily embedded within various hardware and software, and relied upon to connect the myriad of devices in the field with M2M application servers worldwide.
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ETSI ISG F5G participated with several contributions to OFC one of the premier conferences in optical communication space. First a joint session between ETSI and...
