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Wireless Broadband Alliance and Wi-Fi Alliance® to demonstrate Wi-Fi® roaming at WBA Carrier Wi-Fi Summit at Mobile World Congress

Organizations continue to collaborate on Carrier Wi-Fi solutions Singapore and Austin, Texas, February 17 2014 – Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and Wi-Fi Alliance® will co-host a demonstration of Wi-Fi® roaming at Mobile World Congress next week in association with the WBA Carrier Wi-Fi Summit hosted onsite. Visitors to the demonstration will be able to experience

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WBA2019-05-09T12:28:14+01:00February 18th, 2014|WBA Press releases|

Wireless Broadband Alliance Unites Industry Stakeholders to Define Carrier Wi-Fi

At the end of last week, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) unveiled a comprehensive definition of Carrier Wi-Fi, to help drive closer alignment with its cellular counterparts. Carrier Wi-Fi is seen by operators as an important step to improving the Wi-Fi user experience, as it is increasingly used for cellular offload and delivering new services.

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WBA2019-05-09T12:28:15+01:00February 17th, 2014|WBA Blog|

Mobile users place their faith in Wi-Fi when browsing abroad

A new study has highlighted just how much mobile users rely on Wi-Fi to keep themselves updated whilst they're on holiday. As reported by irishtimes.com, a survey on Irish mobile customers from the European Commission shows that nearly half of holidaymakers will only use the internet to check their emails so long as they're connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Not only

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WBA2019-05-09T12:28:15+01:00February 17th, 2014|Industry News|

HP’s DataPass highlights Birdstep’s experience continuity

By Lonnie Schilling, CEO of Birdstep and Anders Påls, Co-Founder and VP of Business Development of FOGG The ability to switch wireless devices such as tablets and smartphones automatically between Wi-Fi and a cellular service has so far been seen largely as a way for mobile operators to cope with proliferating traffic by getting data

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WBA2019-05-09T12:28:15+01:00February 17th, 2014|WBA Blog|

40 French train stations to install free Wi-Fi

Those looking to travel across France will soon benefit from the installation of free Wi-Fi at 40 of the country's busiest train stations, it has been announced. The Wi-Fi network is due to be installed in time for the summer in a bid to improve the service of France's state-owned rail company, SNCF. The rail

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Michael McFadyen2014-02-14T16:55:13+00:00February 14th, 2014|Industry News|

Arqiva expands free Wi-Fi scheme to four more London boroughs

Even more London boroughs will be gaining access to a free Wi-Fi service, as Arqiva plans to expand its portfolio in the capital even further. According to v3.co.uk, the firm, who is already deploying Wi-Fi systems in Camden, Wandsworth, Hounslow, Islington and Hammersmith and Fulham, will be bringing internet access to four more boroughs. Tourists

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WBA2014-02-14T12:12:54+00:00February 14th, 2014|Industry News|

Wireless Broadband Alliance Unites Industry Stakeholders to Define Carrier Wi-Fi

Driving a Cellular-Like Wi-Fi Experience for End-Users and Closer Network Integration Singapore – February 14th, 2014 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry association focused on driving the next generation Wi-Fi experience, today unveiled a comprehensive definition of Carrier Wi-Fi, to help drive closer alignment with its cellular counterparts. Carrier Wi-Fi is seen by

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WBA2019-05-09T12:28:15+01:00February 14th, 2014|WBA Press releases|

Central Delhi Wi-Fi system aims to help people in an emergency

Every area of Central Delhi, India, will soon have Wi-Fi access and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) hopes it will prove useful in an emergency situation. According to thehindu.com, NDMC chairman, Jalaj Srivstava, explained that a number of major cities across the world provide its residents with free Wi-Fi facilities. "Our idea is to provide

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WBA2014-02-14T09:10:37+00:00February 14th, 2014|Industry News|

Steve Hratko, Director of Carrier/Service Provider Marketing, Ruckus Wireless – Carrier Wi-Fi Summit Blog

How will you be participating in Carrier Wi-Fi Summit and why do you think it is important to do so? We feel that the Carrier Wi-Fi Summit is a very important platform for the promotion of Carrier Wi-Fi solutions. Our President and CEO, Selina Lo, will join a panel discussion and deliver a keynote address

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WBA2019-05-09T12:28:15+01:00February 13th, 2014|WBA Blog|

Taipei, Florence and Helsinki all named in Telegraph’s world’s Wi-Fi-friendliest cities

A number of surprise entries have been named in The Telegraph's list of the world's best cities for Wi-Fi. While the likes of Macau in China, Helsinki in Finland and Taipei in Taiwan fail to come across as tech powerhouses, they have all been named in a list of nine Wi-Fi friendly locations. Compiled by telegraph.co.uk writer

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WBA2019-05-09T12:28:15+01:00February 13th, 2014|Industry News|