The TETRA MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), now known as the TETRA Association, was established in December 1994 to create a forum which could act on behalf of all interested parties, representing users, manufacturers, application providers, integrators, operators, test houses and telecom agencies. Today the TETRA Association represents more than 150 organisations from all continents of the world.
The goal for the TETRA Association is to provide a forum for all those interested in TETRA to encourage adoption of the standard and support initiatives to obtain appropriate levels of spectrum such that growth in operational TETRA systems is not restricted by regulation.
In 1994 a Memorandum of Understanding was created by the founding members that describes the objectives of the Association and includes a commitment to support the ETSI processes and to promote the standard as widely as possible. All members are required to sign this MoU before joining the Association. A revised and updated version of the original document was approved by members at the 2006 Annual General Meeting and is available for download by using the following link:
The TETRA Association is a Limited Company and is registered in the United Kingdom. It is governed by UK Law and, as such, is required to have two legal documents in place. The first is the Memorandum of Association which describes the purpose and principles of the Association. This document should not be confused with the Memorandum of Understanding although it incorporates many of the same principles.
The second legal document constitutes the Articles of Association. This is a set of legally binding rules and procedures that have been agreed by the Members and which the Board and Chief Executive follow when conducting the business of the Company.
Both of these documents are available on this web site and can be downloaded using the following links:-
Organisations or individuals that wish to join the Association can do so by downloading and completing an application form and sending this, along with a signed copy of the MoU, to the Association’s membership department. Full details and the forms can be found on the following page (Why & how to join )
The TETRA Association's objectives are to support and promote the TETRA standard world-wide and to provide a forum to share and exchange information and ideas amongst a wide variety of individuals who share a common interest in the success of the TETRA standard.
To meet these objectives the TETRA Association comprises an Executive Board, which meets on a regular basis to manage and direct the organisation’s many activities.
Within the structure of the TETRA Association there are also a number of groups that have been formed to specifically address important activities in support of the TETRA Association’s objectives.
Detailed descriptions of each group's activities can be found in the Why & how to join section.
Our membership fees are based upon the type of business in which you are engaged and fall into the four categories shown below. Should you wish to join our Association please send a signed copy of the MoU along with a completed Application form to our Administration office at the address below and we will invoice you accordingly. These fees are effective from the 1st January 2008.
- Category 1 - € 6,300 per annum, which includes:
Core Manufacturers, Operators, Test Houses
- Category 2 - € 3,150 per annum, which includes:
Consultants, Integrators, Application Providers, Value Added Reseller, Peripheral Equipment Manufacturers (including components)
- Category 3 - € 1,260 per annum, which includes:
Users, Administrators, Media, National Government Bodies
- Category 4 - € 630 per annum, which includes:
TETRA Forums, TETRA Interest Groups, Non-profit Organisations, Individual Industry Professionals or Contractors
The membership fee will be calculated from the beginning of the quarter year in which the Memorandum of Understanding is signed. Should you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to contact us. We shall be happy to answer any questions you may have in consideration of a possible future collaboration.
Phil Kidner
Chief Executive Officer, TETRA Association
Administration Office
The Tetra Association
14 Blandford Square
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4HZ
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 191 2314328
Fax: +44 (0) 191 245 3802
admin@tetra-association.com
The TETRA MoU Association Ltd
Registered Office: Richmond House, Broad Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AH, UK
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