WHAT IS THE MSUA?
The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA)
was established in 1992 as a non-profit association to promote the
interests of users of mobile satellite communications worldwide. It
fosters effective communication among Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)
users, suppliers of equipment and services, operators of the satellite
systems, and the various governmental entities that may affect the future
of the industry. Membership is not limited to USA entities, and is open to
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Nine commercial mobile satellite communications systems are currently operating either
regionally or globally. Scores of companies provide value-added MSS using these
facilities. The industry serves some half a million users (subscribers) worldwide. Over a
dozen companies are in various stages of implementing new mobile satellite communications
systems. The industry is poised for explosive growth, measured both in subscriber numbers
and in service revenues. All the more reason for MSUA!
WHY JOIN MSUA?
If your organization is an MSS user or supplier; if your business requires analytical
information on the various systems; if system operators or appropriate governmental
entities should be responsive to user concerns; then join the Mobile Satellite Users
Association.
The MSUA also has an
individual end user membership category
that allows end users to participate in the leading industry association.
ACTIVITIES
In pursuing its mission, MSUA informs its membership on issues that affect them, and
conveys members' views on such issues to appropriate authorities. Specifically, the
Association:
1. reviews, reports, and analyzes the activities of all MSS providers; 2. reports on
those executive and legislative activities of governments that affect mobile satellite
communication and navigation services; 3. provides a means of aggregating MSS users' views
on any system or service concerns; 4. conveys members' concerns to appropriate
authorities, and seeks their favourable consideration; and 5. cooperates with counterpart
associations.
INFORMATION SERVICES
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Web Site: The Association maintains a web site on the Internet World
Wide Web ( www.msua.org ). When developed further, the
web site will publicize MSUA activities and provide, to members only, information and
analyses that enhance their business opportunities.
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Document Distribution and Research: Members seeking documents that
address MSS issues can order them from the Association for the cost of duplication and
mailing. A plain-text summary of the document prepared by the MSUA staff will be included.
In addition, the staff will provide, within reasonable bounds, research on particular
issues for individual members.
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Special Committees: Members collaborate on committees to address
special issues of interest. Two special committees have been established, one to address
MSS policy issues, and the other to review issues of membership and dues structure.
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Meetings and Conferences: Twice each year, members meet informally with
key MSS business leaders for in-depth discussions on issues of common interest. In
addition, MSUA sponsors conferences, symposia, and fora on relevant topics, contributes to
the proceedings, and secures concessions for members wishing to attend. |
