22 September 2026  · Industry Event

What Is GSMA WAS?

If you are new to this Industry, The GSMA Wholesale Agreements and Solutions (WAS) Group is responsible for operator-to-operator and operator-to-hub interoperability, including interworking and roaming, helping GSMA members deliver a consistent, reliable GSM service to customers worldwide.

For an operator built around global roaming, WAS isn't optional. It's where the agreements underpinning our network of networks get negotiated, tested and renewed.

Why Telecom26 Is Attending WAS #24

As a GSMA member, WAS gives us the opportunity to:

• Develop relationships and negotiate services and contracts with roaming partners
• Deepen our global roaming footprint through new and existing partnerships
• Connect with operators, ecosystem vendors and solution providers in one place
• Gain broader industry insight into the technologies shaping global connectivity
• Hear the latest on 5G, network slicing, VoLTE and the future of roaming

5G roaming in particular is a focus for us this year. Full 5G SEPP roaming is approaching, and the industry still needs to build out the business models to support it, exactly the kind of open, cross-industry conversation WAS is built for.

Telecom26's Global Connectivity Services

Telecom26 serves enterprises, OEMs and NGOs that need a single delivery partner, cross-border solutions, and network coverage that's secure, resilient and tailored to their needs.

We provide global connectivity across 5G (where available), LTE, Wi-Fi, private networks, 2G, 3G and 4G, plus offshore/maritime connectivity. Our traffic runs through our own mobile core, across a network of 1,100+ cellular networks from 650+ MNOs in 200+ countries.

What Sets Telecom26 Apart

• Dedicated focus: we specialise exclusively in international connectivity and roaming
• Independent core network: we own and manage our own core, ensuring the highest levels of security and data integrity
• Global coverage: inbound roaming agreements spanning both maritime and private networks
• Custom routing: routing profiles built around each customer's needs and budget, from cost-optimised routing for price-sensitive organisations to Wi-Fi prioritisation for data-heavy transfers
• Flexible extensions: VPN access to SIMs, custom APNs, URL white/blacklisting, router data fallback, fixed IPs, hosted analytics/cloud solutions and traffic tunnelling

Meet Telecom26 at WAS #24 in Dublin

If you're attending GSMA WAS #24 and want to discuss roaming agreements, 5G and IoT connectivity, or maritime coverage, we'd love to meet in Dublin. Get in touch to book a meeting with our team.