WBA report sets out strategies for mobile operators, fiber providers & cable companies to serve the 1 billion unconnected to Wi-Fi London, UK, 29 November 2022: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced publication of “Rural Wi-Fi Connectivity: Challenges, Use Cases and Case Studies,” a report that demonstrates why Wi-Fi is the most economical and effective technology for bridging the digital divide in small towns, remote communities and other sparsely populated areas, utilising the best available backhaul solution. Over 1 billion people worldwide live in rural communities where internet access…
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Inflight Wi-Fi: New framework paves the way for interoperable, secure and seamless onboard connectivity
New WBA Report Shows How Airlines, Vendors, Roaming Hubs and Other Stakeholders Can Eliminate Major Barriers to Foster In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity London, UK, October 12th, 2022: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced publication of “In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity: Improving Passenger Experience, Engagement and Uptake,” a report that explores how airlines, service providers and other stakeholders can make it faster and easier for travellers to get and stay connected onboard aircraft. The report is available as a free public download at https://wballiance.com/in-flight-wi-fi-connectivity/. The paper covers the top business and technological challenges…
Read MoreWorld-First Combination of Wi-Fi 6E, OpenRoaming at Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Showcases the Future of Higher Education
Trial at Portuguese University, Initiated by Extreme Networks, Includes 8K Video and Interactive Experiences in Classrooms and for Remote Learning London, UK, September 15th 2022: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced a successful proof-of-concept trial of Wi-Fi 6E at a major university campus in Europe. The trial showcases the Extreme Networks AP4000 Wi-Fi 6E access point’s unique ability to enable immersive, interactive learning experiences, including 8K video. This was also the first time Wi-Fi 6E was tested on a network connected to WBA OpenRoaming™, which enables seamless handover between…
Read MoreWireless Broadband Alliance Retains Key Board Members as Adoption of Next Generation Wi-Fi Gathers Pace
WBA announces the re-election of JR Wilson (AT&T) and Dr. Derek Peterson (Boingo Wireless) as respective Chair and Co-Chair of the WBA board of directors London, UK, September 1st 2022: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced the re-election of its chair and co-chair to the board of directors. JR Wilson, Vice President of Tower Strategy and Roaming at AT&T, will continue as Chairman of the WBA. Mr. Wilson has served as board chairman since 2012, during which time the WBA has made great strides toward creating a seamless, secure…
Read MoreWBA Report Sets Out How Wi-Fi 6/6E Enables Industry 4.0
Autonomous Mobile Robots, Automatic Guided Vehicles, Augmented & Virtual Reality Use Cases Detailed with Industrial Internet of Things Deployment Guidelines London, UK, June 29th 2022: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today published “Wi-Fi 6/6E for Industrial IoT: Enabling Wi-Fi Determinism in an IoT World”. This paper explores how Wi-Fi’s latest features are ideal for meeting the unique, demanding requirements for a wide variety of existing and emerging IIoT applications. This includes manufacturing/Industry 4.0 and logistics, involving autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated ground vehicles (AGVs), predictive maintenance and augmented/virtual/mixed reality (AR/VR/MR)….
Read MoreWBA OpenRoaming Enables Dublin’s Smart City Vision with Seamless, Secure, High-Performance Wi-Fi
Proof-of-Concept Trial Showcases How WBA OpenRoaming Provides Residents, Tourists and Businesses with Convenient Access to Municipal Services and More London, UK, June 20th June 2022: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and City of Dublin today announced a successful proof-of-concept trial of OpenRoaming™ in Dublin, Ireland. Initially deployed at Bernardo Square, Dame Street and the City Council’s Amphitheatre, WBA OpenRoaming enables residents and visitors to log in only once and then maintain seamless connectivity as their smartphones, tablets and other Wi-Fi devices automatically switch between different public Wi-Fi hotspots. The success…
Read More‘OpenRoaming Live’ Lights Up High Performance, Secure Wi-Fi Hotspots In Chicago For WBA Wireless Global Congress
Convenient, Fast, Enterprise Grade Secure Public Wi-Fi Showcased in Chicago Chicago, USA, June 9 2022: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced that it will provide Wireless Global Congress attendees and visitors with free, seamless access to OpenRoaming™ Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the conference, held June 6-9 at the Hilton Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. Visitors to the conference area of the hotel can use WBA OpenRoaming to get and stay securely connected throughout the 4 days, including at the hotel and other select OpenRoaming-enabled venues. Now available at over 1…
Read MoreOpenRoaming Surpasses 1 Million Global Hotspots as WBA Launches OpenRoaming Release 3
Consumers & Businesses Benefitting From Automatic, Secure, Private & Carrier-Grade Wi-Fi Across Offices, University Campuses, Arenas, Airports, Hospitals and More London, UK, May 25th, 2022: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced that the number of OpenRoaming™ hotspots has passed 1 million worldwide. This milestone is the latest example of WBA OpenRoaming’s success in providing Wi-Fi users seamless and automatic network access, enterprise-grade security and — with Wi-Fi 6 & 6E— a carrier-grade Wi-Fi experience across multiple locations. WBA also announced Release 3 of OpenRoaming, launched today, which will make…
Read MoreWBA Issues Residential Wi-Fi Sensing Deployment Guidelines for Smart Homes & Next Gen In-home Applications
Guidelines enable Wi-Fi service providers to expand into home-based applications using motion detection, gesture recognition and biometric measurement for healthcare, security, smart homes and more London, UK, May 12th, 2022: Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced the publication of “Wi-Fi Sensing — Deployment Guidelines”, the latest in a series of deployment guidelines designed to help the industry, WBA members and a wide range of enterprises in different vertical industries understand the technology, its use cases, market opportunities and more. Wi-Fi Sensing is a new and rapidly developing technology that aims…
Read MoreWBA OpenRoaming™ Primed for Deployment Across European Municipalities Following Successful Phase Two Trial
Fast, secure, and frictionless public Wi-Fi ready to make life easier for citizens and businesses across Europe following rigorous testing throughout several municipalities in Belgium London, April 7th, 2022 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced the successful completion of rigorous testing around the deployment of WBA OpenRoaming, priming the innovative Wi-Fi roaming standard for adoption throughout Europe. This brings the possibility of a fast, secure, and seamless public Wi-Fi experience one step closer for citizens, visitors and businesses in the region. It enables privacy and compliance with GDPR…
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