Intel, AT&T and Single Digits have announced multiple trials to enable OpenRoaming for PCs for the very first time!
Intel and AT&T launched a beta effort in which an Intel-based PC with an AT&T SIM card gets activated for service, and is provisioned with an OpenRoaming-ready profile with an AT&T identity as part of that process. The PC can connect seamlessly indoors and outdoors to OpenRoaming Wi-Fi networks in addition to AT&T hotspots and AT&T mobile networks, without the need for finding Wi-Fi networks, getting credentials and logging in. This enables a more continuous connectivity experience for users on-the-go.
In conjunction with the AT&T trial, Intel and Single Digits announced a concept to rapidly broaden the adoption of OpenRoaming for PCs. An Intel-based PC can be provisioned beforehand for OpenRoaming through an online portal hosted by Single Digits. The user can then connect seamlessly to OpenRoaming Wi-Fi networks wherever available. This portal is open for public participation for certain types of devices. (You can give it a try too! From your PC, access this URL, follow the on-screen instructions and install the profile. You are good to go! Link: https://provision.connectionassist.com/intel/)
In addition, Intel also announced the deployment of an OpenRoaming trial network at its Casper test facility in Oregon! This network, which was brought up with help from Cisco, is incremental to the millions of hotspots that support OpenRoaming globally as announced by WBA few days ago. Intel will use this network to further test OpenRoaming for PCs and to expand engagement with more partners.
Intel, AT&T, Single Digits and Cisco plan to continue these trials to test the functionality through the end of the year and share the progress along the way. Please reach out to the respective parties for more details.
