The Who, What and Why

Join 160 Characters today!

The leading not-for-profit membership forum for mobile messaging professionals.

A Value Added Services industry has never had a better opportunity. The distribution and the usage is there now the business market for mobile messaging is ready to be developed. With so many changes happening in this exciting industry the number of text messages doubling year on year, changes in the regulatory landscape, new technologies and services being launched all the time, it takes a lot to keep track and make sense of what is going on.

This is why we launched the SMS & mobile messaging forum about three years ago. Today the industry continues to grow with new challenges and opportunities ahead.

Why you should join 160 Characters

Membership has benefits both for you as an individual or a company but also benefits the industry at large. With so many different regulators impacting this new industry, it is vital that the industry be represented by a truly independent body. Only 160 Characters is completly independent since we are not directly involved in the development or provision of services, enabling us to speak out on matters of concern to the industry be they providors of infrastructure, application developers, content owners or operators.

Membership is open to all those with an interest in mobile messaging. There are four levels of membership:

We offer both personal and company membership. Join online credit card payment through Worldpay, by cheque or bank transfer.

• Company membership £375 per annum +vat - This includes 5 named individuals in your company, full listing in our business directory, free entry to our events and more
• Personal membership £65 per annum +vat - Includes full access to online news archive, online profile and other online facililities plus free entry to 160 Characters our Knowledge and Networking events
• Online membership £25 per annum +vat- same benefits as 'Personal' without free entry to our events
• Free MembershipThis enables you to receive the newsletter, access to the most recent news stories only, and the ability to register for events and pay the advance discount rate.

To join, register online and either pay online with Worldpay here or email to request an invoice.

Benefits Summary

• Networking and Contacts: find business partners, share information and experience with peers and leading business development professionals through 160 Characters monthly Knowledge & Networking events. Full members of 160 Characters benefit from discounted entry.
• Latest News: find out about the latest news affecting mobile messaging through our free weekly email Newsletter.
• Information Resource Centre: free access to information, research and case studies about mobile messaging from around the world. Full members have access to in depth information and resources.
• Publications: ongoing development of practical guides and white papers.
• Conference Discounts: benefit from discounted access to related 160 Characters and third party conferences and events. Could pay for your membership alone.
• Lobbying: get your views heard and contribute to the shaping of policy in the UK. 160 Characters helps to promote ideas that address existing and potential barriers faced by the industry.
• Who's Who in mobile messaging: find other members and suppliers with the Business Directory (comprehensive listing to members).
• Targeted seminars and training: benefit from opportunities for professional development and tailor-made training/seminars.
• Consultancy: We can help make sense of the industry, choose a supplier or find a suitable mobile product or service
• Profile: help to raise the industry profile of your organisation by hosting an event, participating in our conferences, linking to our Web Site, plus advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
• Find a Job: industry specific jobs added directly to the web site by specialist recruitment companies as well as enquiries from Executive Search agencies and opportunities at Networking events.

I invite you to join us and work together to grow this exciting industry.

Mike Grenville
CEO & Founder