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The best conversations at RIG #99 didn’t stop when the sessions ended 💭 GCI welcomed attendees to their Anchorage offices for an evening reception following the 5G SA Deployment Workshop — with good food, great company, and the kind of candid dialogue that only happens when the presentations are over and the room relaxes 🙌

Our GSMA Atlanta office recently celebrated 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 with a floral arrangement experience, bringing colleagues from across teams together to connect, unwind, and get creative 🪴 It was a great reminder of the importance of taking time to recharge and nurture both wellbeing and team connections ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who made the trip to 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗜𝗚 #𝟵𝟵! 🙌 We were so grateful to welcome members from across North America and to hear from such passionate and knowledgeable speakers. And to our hosts at GCI, thank you for your incredible hospitality and for showing us firsthand the meaningful work being done to connect communities across Alaska. Read more here 👉 https://gsma.at/1dX

The GSMANA team has officially landed in Anchorage, Alaska for RIG #99, hosted by GCI Communication Corp. 🙌 From member‑driven collaboration to forward‑looking discussions on 5G Standalone, RIG 99 is bringing together the GSMA North America community. Alaska provides the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations about where our industry is headed next. If you’d like to learn more about RIG 99 and what’s happening this week, check out the event details here 👉 https://gsma.at/1cO Looking forward to a great few days ahead! ✨

Behind the scenes with the GSMA North America team as we get ready for RIG #99, hosted by GCI—and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our members to Alaska! 🙌 From final prep to on‑the‑ground planning, our team is gearing up for an impactful week of collaboration, technical discussions, and deep dives into #5G Standalone (SA) deployment in Anchorage. If you’re still thinking about joining us, there’s still time—registration is open for those looking to attend and be part of the conversation shaping what’s next for #5G in North America. Explore the agenda and register here 👉 https://gsma.at/1cz We look forward to seeing you soon 🙌

What is #5G Standalone (5G SA)? It’s the foundation of “real” 5G—built entirely on a 5G core to unlock network slicing, ultra‑low latency, and massive IoT at scale 🌐 Want to learn what it actually takes to deploy it? Join us at 𝗥𝗜𝗚 #𝟵𝟵: 𝟱𝗚 𝗦𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, hosted by GCI Communication Corp., to explore how operators are navigating the shift from NSA to SA, preparing their networks, and realizing the real‑world benefits of 5G SA today—not years from now. With 5G on track to become the dominant connectivity technology by the end of the decade, understanding SA deployment is no longer optional—it’s essential. Members & Non‑Members: Learn more and register here 👉 https://gsma.at/1cq

One week away! The agenda for GSMA North America RIG #99 is set and it's packed 👀 From 5G SA deployment deep-dives to vertical applications, terminals, and the North America CTO Plenary, there's something for every corner of our industry across four days in Anchorage, Alaska 🇺🇸 (May 5–8, 2026). Whether you're joining us for one session or the full week, now is the time to plan your schedule. Explore the full session agenda here 👉 https://gsma.at/1c0 See you in Anchorage! 🏔️ #GSMA #RIG99 #5GSA

On #GirlsInICT Day, we’re celebrating young women across the Caribbean who are learning not just how to use technology — but how to shape it 🌍 This April, GSMA North America supported #Tech4Girls: Make AI Work for You — a multi‑day regional workshop empowering girls and young women to engage critically with AI, digital influence, and leadership. During the opening session, Judith Azcunes, Regional Senior Director, Technology Working Groups North America at GSMA, reminded participants that understanding technology is just as important as using it: “𝘈𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 — 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.” That message was echoed by Bharadwaj Pulugundla, Business Development Partner at Verizon, who spoke about possibility, passion, and agency in an evolving #AI landscape: “𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦.” And in a powerful call to action, Senator the Honourable Dominic Smith, Minister of Public Administration & Artificial Intelligence, emphasised the broader impact of access and inclusion: “𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳.” Together, these voices reinforced a shared truth: when girls are given the tools, confidence, and opportunity to lead, they don’t just participate in the #digital future — they define it 🙌 #GirlsInICT #ChangeTheFace

Two weeks to go! Registration is open for 𝗚𝗦𝗠𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗜𝗚 #𝟵𝟵, hosted by GCI in Anchorage, Alaska from May 5–8 🇺🇸 🗓️ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and dive into critical regional and technical topics—including the 5G Standalone (SA) Deployment Workshop on Tuesday, May 5 (1:30–5:00 PM AKST). The workshop will explore real‑world SA deployment experiences, migration strategies, and lessons learned, followed by a networking reception. ✅ GSMA members: Register via the Member Gateway ✅ Non‑members: You can register for the 5G SA Deployment Workshop here 👉 https://gsma.at/1bi Learn more about the venue, explore the agenda, and plan your participation on the RIG 99 event page 👉 https://gsma.at/1bh