Along with Infosync, we're wondering why Nokia, who previously have never raised an eyebrow at it, have decided now is the time to join The GSM Association, a trade association that exists to promote, protect and enhance the interests of GSM mobile operators. The offical PR line from Nokia is "[we have] decided to join the GSMA as an Associate member in order to further strengthen its relationships with mobile operators." Which leads you to wonder why they need to strengthen the relations with the carriers. After all , they have to buy their phones from somewhere, and Nokia's market share has been droppping. Could it be as simple as that?