Developed by prpl Foundation, prplMesh will provide carrier-grade interoperability by the end of 2022 Framingham, Massachusetts, April 19, 2022: Internet Service Providers (ISP)s will be able to deploy fully open-source Wi-Fi mesh networks, including standardized application programming interface (API)s enabling new services and features more quickly and with better interoperability than previously possible. The prpl Foundation and its service providers today announced a major acceleration effort to its prplMesh open-source Wi-Fi mesh software stack, which will be made carrier grade by the end of this year. The Wi-Fi mesh architecture…
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6 GHz unlicensed access and Wi-Fi 6E to add billions to Indonesian and African economies, reveals Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
It is predicted that unlicensed access to the 6 GHz band will add US$ 187.63 billion to the Indonesian economy, and up an accumulated US$ 150.19 billion to the economies of Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Washington D.C., USA, 24 February: The economies of Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa could benefit if they decide to enable unlicensed access to the 5925-7125 MHz band, according to studies published by the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) and the Telecom Advisory Services LLC (TAS). The four new studies were conducted by Dr. Raul Katz…
Read More6 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum is critical to enable technology innovation in Australia
Washington D.C., USA, 03 February 2022: Australia should set aside the full 1200 MHz of available 6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)’s Low Interference Potential Devices (LIPD) Class Licence. This will ensure that enough spectrum is made available to enable the next generation of Wi-Fi Gigabit technologies, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, to thrive alongside 5G and fibre. This is the message from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), in its letter to the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts…
Read MoreWi-Fi Management Added into WatchGuard Cloud Enabling MSPs to Simplify Security Service Deployments Across the Company’s Full Technology Portfolio
New Wi-Fi 6 access points deliver fast and simplified Wi-Fi experience with enhanced connectivity across wireless and IoT network devices 2 November 2021 – WatchGuard® Technologies has announced Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud, along with a new line-up of Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points (APs). The addition of Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud provides cross-platform integration and centralised management of all WatchGuard products, dramatically simplifying how partners purchase, deploy and manage WatchGuard’s products and services, while the new APs give customers enhanced connectivity, performance, and best-in-class security. “The MSP market continues to grow…
Read MoreWireless Broadband Alliance announces winners of 2021 WBA Industry Awards
London, UK, October 6 2021: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced the winners of the 2021 WBA Industry Awards, which honors the most significant innovations and achievements from across the Wi-Fi ecosystem. The award winners were announced during the during the WBA’s Wireless Global Congress, which is being staged online between September 28th and October 21st 2021. Award submissions were judged by an independent panel of leading analysts and other industry experts. Here are the 2021 WBA Industry Award winners, along with excerpts from the judges’ decisions: 1. Best…
Read MoreWorldwide spectrum experts drive spectrum sharing success at DSA Global Summit 2021
Data reveals the growing need for spectrum access for broadband, Wi-Fi and 5G networks and regulators give updates on spectrum sharing priorities. Washington D.C., USA, 10 June 2021 – Sessions over the first two days of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s (DSA’s) Global Summit have highlighted the spectrum sharing lessons being learnt between countries worldwide and the current demand for unlicensed access. Today, on its final day, the Global Summit will explore national spectrum plans and the economic benefits of spectrum. On day one of the Global Summit, John M Cioffi,…
Read MoreWBA Celebrates Saudi Arabia’s Groundbreaking Designation for Unlicensed Spectrum
Saudi Arabia’s CITC Designates 1200 MHz of Spectrum for License-Exempt Use and Paves Way for Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7 London – March 31st 2021: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the body leading development of next-generation Wi-Fi services, commends the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) for their groundbreaking spectrum designation of the entire 6 GHz band (5.925-7.125 GHz) for license-exempt use. Saudi Arabia is the first country in the Middle East, Europe, or Africa to designate all 1200 MHz of the 6 GHz band for…
Read MoreSpectralink Introduces AMIE Advanced for Wi-Fi and IP-DECT
AMIE Advanced Unifies Spectralink’s End-to-End Enterprise Mobility Portfolio with Call Performance Tracking, Device Analytics and Centralized Network Management, Offering Data-driven Insights to Accelerate Mobile Workforce Performance. HORSENS DENMARK – 02 February 2021 – AMIE Advanced, Spectralink’s mobile intelligence platform for enterprises, is now available. A call performance and device health monitoring software platform for Spectralink Wi-Fi smartphones and DECT devices, AMIE is designed for IT and Telecom Administrators seeking greater insight and operational efficiency when managing Spectralink mobile solutions. Developed to help businesses optimize their mobile workflows, AMIE provides clear…
Read MoreWireless Broadband Alliance Releases Blueprint for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Convergence
New industry guidelines highlight critical role Wi-Fi will play in the long-term success of 5G Outlines convergence opportunities for optimizing business innovation and customer experience London, 26 January 2021 – Convergence between Wi-Fi and 5G access technologies is critical for enabling new breed of services, applications and experiences such as Industry 4.0, AR/VR, Connected Cities and Edge Computing. That is according to the latest report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), developed with input from mobile carriers, Wi-Fi providers, telecom manufacturers, and its own 5G Working Group. The report, expanding…
Read More6 GHz unlicensed access to add $163.5 billion to Brazil economy, reveals Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
Washington D.C., USA, 25 November 2020: Over the next 10 years, the Brazilian economy will benefit from the allocation of unlicensed access to the 6 GHz band, according to a study published by the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) and Telecom Advisory Services LLC. The new study, titled “Assessing the economic value of unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band in Brazil”, was conducted by Dr. Raul Katz and Fernando Callorda, leading scholars of economics and telecommunications policy, based on the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel)’s considerations to open the 6…
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