The partnership, which has 148 members, 25 developers and 12 VCs, connects clients via the WIPConnector directory and its e-mail component.

WIP Chief Executive Officer Caroline Lewko said the directory will leverage the patchwork wireless industry which according to Insight Research Corporation's 2006 Telecommunications Industry Review will reach US$1 trillion by 2010.

"The wireless industry continues to be highly segmented, dealing with disparate technologies, platforms and operating systems, a variety of regulatory environments, a lack of standards and a host of other issues," Lewko said.

"Each part of the wireless industry value chain - from ideas, to developers, to venture capital, and distribution channels are represented, with members including large companies such as Ericsson, Navteq and Nortel and many smaller startups.

"WIP links developers to programs for technical information and support for the creation of new applications, provides a directory for members to quickly identify and contact the right people to network such as those developing technologies within specific market niches, and allows access to market intelligence and directory of industry groups and organizations."