Featured Developer Forum Nokia Launchpad is Nokia’s mobile development resource for developers around the world. It gives member companies access to Nokia’s developer platform technologies to accelerate mobile application development. Through the Launchpad program, Forum Nokia also evaluates member companies for further engagement and additional business channel opportunities. Forum Nokia Launchpad is targeted for companies that operate in the mobile space and work on Nokia platforms. To be accepted, the company also needs to provide a valid publisher ID from VeriSign or T C Trust. Link

ACCESS Developer Network (ADN) is a global program connecting developers to tools, technical information, comprehensive support, and distribution channels. ADN provides support to mobile developers in launching applications and services for ACCESS Garnet(TM) formerly called Palm OS® and the next- generation ACCESS Linux Platform(TM) Development Suite. ADN will be rolling out detailed technical and business information throughout 2007 while driving innovation on the ACCESS Garnet platform. Join ADN Today Membership is free (Note: If you are currently a registered member of the PalmSource Developer Community, your information will be migrated). Be one of the first to develop for the platform by applying for the Inside Track Program to gain exclusive early access to pre-release tools, resources, and sync-up opportunities. Apply for Inside Track today Link

This is the 7th Partner Camp by Orange, who’ve been running ‘non-conferences’ since 2004! Join Orange and their sponsors and they’ll hand-hold you through the processes of doing business with Orange and the France Telecom group. Whether you’ve a technical or commercial interest in working with Orange or the France Telecom group, Partner Camp will fulfil all your needs. Along the three day journey you’ll be able to innovate, learn, discover and network amongst your peers from across the communications industry. Link

Chicago Join the NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D), where visionaries and innovators find the tools, people, and support to build next generation LBS applications. Become a member today and take advantage of the programs and services being offered to enable innovative application development. - Free sample map data - Free development tools from NN4D partners - NAVTEQ Technical Support - NAVTEQ technical training - Business support services - Location-focused Forums and Blogs Register now and become an active member in one of the fastest growing application developer communities in the industry. Enter here for more details on Navteq's Developer Program, exclusively on WIP.

Join Motorola at the MOTODEV Fast Track event where you can sign-up for "speed dating" to pitch your application, engage with MOTODEV experts, and get exclusive access to tools and resources to bring your mobile applications to market. Link

Here is a list of wireless developer programs:
Do you know of one that is missing? info(at)wipconnector(dot)com

Mobile Operators

NII Holdings Developer Program

The NII Developer Program is the source for wireless developers targeting NII’s (formerly known asNextel International) iDEN networks in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Mexico, where NII uses the Nextel brand. NII provides technical assistance and tools as well as get-to-market assistance for business and entertainment applications as well as mobile content in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
http://programa.nii.com

Vodafone Betavine

Betavine is an open community & resource website, created and managed by Vodafone Group R&D, whose mission is to support the wider development community in stimulating ideas, developing, testing and launching great new applications for mobile and Internet communications.
http://www.vodafonebetavine.net

Apple iPhone Developer Program

Safari on iPhone uses the same Web Kit engine as Safari on the computer desktop. With the Safari Web Kit engine, you can develop sophisticated Web 2.0 sites and applications that will impress and delight iPhone users.

http://developer.apple.com/iphone/designingcontent.html

Orange

The leading mobile operator in the France and UK and part of the France Telecom Group, the Orange partner program is free for developers who want to design, build and commercialize mobile applications, content and solutions with Orange.
http://www.orangepartner.com

AT&T Dev Central

Your official resource for development for the new AT&T.
http://developer.att.com/

Verizon Wireless

Site for content and application developers with resources for BREW, SMS, MMS, WAP, LBS and other opportunities relating to Enterprise, Video, Music and Advanced Devices (Audiovox, Blackberry, Palm, Samsung).
http://www.vzwdevelopers.com

Rogers Wireless Developer Zone

Information for application/solution developers on the capabilities of the Rogers GPRS network. Rogers Developer Zone gives developers a better understanding of how GSM/GPRS works.
http://www.shoprogers.com/business/wireless/enterprise/developerszone.asp

Vodafone

The Future Products Unit is the primary channel for contacting Vodafone with ideas for new mobile services. Vodafone also runs content partner programs at both a global and local operating company level.
http://www.via.vodafone.com/vodafone/via/NamedPage.do?navId=5603
http://fpu.vodafone.com/

Sprint / Nextel Application Developer Program

The Sprint PCS Application Developer Program offers tools and forums for application development on CDMA-based handsets, Palm OS-based Treo devices and the Sprint Business Mobility Framework. The Nextel developer program offers support for application development on Motorola iDEN handsets, BlackBerry handhelds and Nextel messaging and location services.
http://www.sprint.com/business/developer_program.html

Belll Mobility Developers Website

Official developer site offers access to resources to create, test and deploy wireless solutions for Bells wireless CDMA network and devices. Bell maintains partnerships with application partners in: Music, TV Media, Gaming, Multimedia Messaging, Location Based Services, and Personal Productivity.
http://www.developer.bellmobility.ca

DoJa Developer Network

Information, resources and tools for creating new Java applications for Japans NTT DoCoMos i--mode devices. Java based i-appli services use a version of Java called "KVM" that runs on systems with relatively low processing power. DoJa technology is the property of NTT DoCoMo Inc.
http://www.doja-developer.net/

I-mode Java Content Developers Guide

http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/p_s/i/java/
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/p_s/i/make/index.html

Vodacom Developer Zone

South Africas Vodacom offers a comprehensive development program as well as delivery to all other cellular networks in South Africa.
http://www.vodazone.co.za/brochure/coverage/coverage.php

Alltel Partner Program

At Alltel, we are building a portfolio of industry-leading wireless solutions to offer our SMB and Enterprise customer base. We want to help you develop and market your wireless solution to our customers. Wireless mobility is rapidly changing and businesses are demanding new and innovative solutions. The Alltel Partner Program team works closely with our business customers, business solutions consultants and solution partners to develop the next big idea.

http://www.alltelpartner.com/

Iridium

Iridium Value Added Developer (VAD) program has been created to develop relationships with those companies who have a particular technical expertise or capability to develop a new product or a solution that uses Iridium voice or data service; or an existing Value Added Manufacturer's (VAM) or Value Added Reseller's (VAR) product.
http://www.iridium.com/sale/iri_sale-vads.asp

T-Mobile - Hungary

The Deutsche Telekom Groups T-Mobile portal for application developers for Hungary.
http://developer.t-mobile.hu/

Device Manufacturers / OEMs

Forum Nokia

Tools and SDKs for a variety of developer platforms and technologies. Focus on market segments: games, enterprise and music and a portal to regional developer sites (Americas, Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asia and Pacific).
http://www.forum.nokia.com

Nokia PRO developer zone, enhanced mobile games section will offer key resources and information for N-Gage, SNAP Mobile and Forum Nokia developer communities.
https://pro.forum.nokia.com/site/global/home/p_home.jsp

Sun Developer Network, Mobility Development Center

The Java platform offers advantages for wireless development (security, robust programming and portability). For developers interested in using the Java platform, the Center offers information on how to create, test, certify, and market mobile Java applications.
http://developers.sun.com/techtopics/mobility/

Blackberry Developer Program

A variety of tools and development opportunities for Independent Software Vendors, System Integrators and Corporate Developers.
http://www.blackberry.com/developers/

Sony Ericsson Developer World

Sony Ericssons focus on business and productivity, music, imaging, gaming and multimedia is reflected in phone design, content development and market focus. Sony Ericsson Developer World is a global support program and web portal providing the documentation, tools, training, technical and go-to-market support for this focus by looking for new, creative applications using the following technology areas: Java ME, Symbian OS/UIQ, Messaging, Multimedia, and Browsing.
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/site/global/home/p_home.jsp

Ericsson Mobility World

A global network of regional centers, with the aim of encouraging rapid creation and market deployment of mobile internet applications and services.
http://www.ericsson.com/mobilityworld

HP Dev Resource Central

Application development resources in many areas such as telecom and mobile and voiceXML. HP OpenCall offers tools and technical information for developing and deploying next-generation voice, data, and converged services for carrier-grade platforms.
http://devresource.hp.com/drc/topics/telecom.jsp
http://devresource.hp.com/drc/topics/vxml.jsp
http://devresource.hp.com/drc/topics/OpenCall.jsp

iPAQ Developer Program

Registered developers can avail of documentation, SDKs, forums, loaner programs, direct support from iPAQ engineers themselves, marketing guidelines and certification programs.
http://h71018.www7.hp.com/hp_ids/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fhp_ids%2findex.aspx

MOTODEV - The Motorola Development Network

MOTODEV is Motorola’s premier resource for developers who are ready to take advantage of the full breadth of Motorola platform opportunities. MOTODEV’s rich online resources are designed to speed the complete development lifecycle—from designing, building, and testing to certifying, marketing and selling solutions to millions of Motorola customers around the globe.
http://developer.motorola.com/

Palm Developer Network

The primary goal of the Palm Developer Network (PDN) program is to encourage and support developers' efforts to tap into the growing demand for Palm products and services. Benefits for PDN members include: SDKs, Palm Device Simulators, Sample Code, HDKs, Developer Forums, Sales and Marketing Opportunities, Discounts on Palm Smartphones and Accessories, and device loans.
http://pdn.palm.com/

Samsung

The Samsung developers program provides a detailed resource library and forum for Java developers.
http://developer.samsungmobile.com

Kyocera Select Developer Program

Kyocera Wireless Corp. has created the Kyocera Select Developer Program - a membership-based BRE® and Java™ application developer network - to help develop premium mobile content for its handsets.
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/support/developer-program.htm

Other Programs

Handango Content Partner Program

Content Partner Program provides mobile software developers, content providers, and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) with direct access to millions of customers, including wireless carriers, mobile operators, mobile professionals and enterprises, as well as phone and PDA enthusiasts across the globe.
http://www.handango.com/Partner.jsp

Sybase Mobile & Wireless Developer Community

This web site provides a central point of access to technical information, making it easier to find the information you need to assist you in your development and deployment of mobile, wireless, workgroup and embedded solutions
http://www.sybase.com/developer/mobile

UIQ

The UIQ platform is designed to enhance the user experience of the mobile phone by enabling a large range of add-on applications, services and content. The UIQ Developer Program provides information, documentation, code examples and support for the developer community.
http://www.uiq.com/developer.html

BREW Developer Resources

QUALCOMM's Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless (BREW) bills itself as an end-to-end system including publishers and developers, operators, handset manufacturers, and subscribers. BREW facilitates subscriber billing and settlement to publishers, developers and their partners through the BREW Delivery System. Authenticated BREW developers are automatically provided membership in the BREW Alliance Program.
http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/developer/resources/dev_resources.html

MSDN Windows Mobile Developer Center

Microsoft provides developers with a flexible platform, tools and resources to build innovative applications for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones. Mobile2Market is the Microsoft certification and marketing program for mobile applications.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/developers/default.mspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/default.aspx

Symbian Community

Supplier of an open standard operating system for wireless phones, this site offers downloads, technical papers, system documents, a Symbian Developer Newsgroup, the Symbian Community Newsletter and a step-by-step presentation on having applications Symbian Signed.
http://developer.symbian.com/home.action

Alcatel-Lucent Developer Exchange

Alcatel-Lucent is committed to identifying and fostering new applications and content to drive compelling nextgeneration services. Alcatel-Lucent has put its considerable resources and experience behind the Alcatel-Lucent Developer Exchange - an applications incubator program created to help speed innovative revenue-generating services to market.
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/developerexchange

Pinpoint Network Inc., Fuel Developer Program

Pinpoints Fuel program enables developers to launch their applications with growing network of carrier partners such as Verizon Wireless, Rogers AT&T Wireless and O2. Using J2EE systems, Fuel allows for the development of J2ME, SMA and WAP applications.
http://www.pinpoint.com/developers/

Tira Developer Network

With a focus on wireless application portability this Canadian developer site offers resources for J2ME developers. Tira Wireless is a provider of advanced technology for mobile content deployment. The Tira Jump Product Suite enables content providers to control, adapt and deploy content across a broad range of handsets, languages and operator networks.
http://developer.tirawireless.com/

Adobe Mobile Developer Program

Designed to support wireless developers and other content professionals interested in using Flash and non-Flash assets. Offers developers access to a broad range of services, information, and support to help design, develop, and market Flash applications and content for wireless mobile devices.
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/dev_program/

Freescale

Freescale's Wireless Developer Network offers developers the opportunity to make their services available to customers who want to utilize Freescale's broad portfolio of Wireless products and platforms.
http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/homepage.jsp?nodeId=012726