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WTA A UNIFIED ALLIANCE OF TELEPORTS
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ince 1985, the World Teleport
partners and customers on the tremendous
Association (WTA) has been
value that teleports bring to the global
the only trade association that
contribution and distribution chain for video,
focuses on the business of
audio, data and voice.
satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world’s
PROMOTING EXCELLENCE
most innovative operators of teleports -
IN BUSINESS PRACTICE,
from independents to multinationals, niche
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
service providers to global hybrid carriers.
Through original research, case studies and
WTA is dedicated to helping operators of
white papers, WTA provides valuable market
teleports by helping them maintain and
data, promotes achievements of industry
expand their business.
leaders and explores issues that matter most to the teleport sector.
ADVOCATING FOR THEIR INTERESTS In an industry undergoing fast changes in
PROMOTING THE VITAL
technology, operations and business models,
ROLE OF TELEPORTS
the WTA works with members to identify
WTA also provides members with access
the issues most critical to their success
to business opportunities around the world
and advocates on their behalf. It provides
through detailed profiles in the marketplace
a unified, respected voice when it comes to
and a search-able online directory of
relationships with strategic partners in the
providers. By placing them as speakers
sky and on the ground and the evolution of
and panelists at industry gatherings and
technology and applications. They educate
providing discounts on registration for
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