Proof of Usefulness Report

Global Certification Forum

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+637
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The Global Certification Forum (GCF) is a verifiable and critical entity in the telecommunications industry, ensuring global interoperability for mobile devices since 1999. Its real-world utility and reach are immense, impacting billions of users. However, the submission quality is notably poor: the submitter name 'ShadowFang', the ambiguous 'all time marketcap' revenue figure, and the lack of specific traction evidence ('most people have used my product') suggest a casual or unauthorized entry. While the project itself is of high value (Tier 1 industry standard), the evaluation applies significant penalties to Response Quality and Evidence of Traction Quality factors due to the lack of effort in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility270 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact152 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation120 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction112.5 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance90 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness5 (Weighted)
Subtotal+749.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+637

Project Details

Description
For 25 years, GCF has been leading the global ecosystem facilitating interoperable devices, networks, and services, enabling reliable and secure wireless communications. Our solutions cover 5G, 5G NR, 4G LTE, NB-IoT, LTE CAT-M1, oneM2M, eSIM, and legacy technologies. Smartphones, modems, IoT chipsets and modules and more can be certified through our processes, ensuring seamless connectivity. Our philosophy of “Test Certify Connect” provides confidence in device interoperability and delivers immeasurable value to the billions of customers worldwide who use a GCF certified device.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline