London, 28 November, 2022- BAI Communications (BAI), a member of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) announced that Brendan O’Reilly, BAI’s Group Chief Technology Officer, has been elected to the board of directors of WBA for a two-year term, commencing from 1st January 2023.
The WBA is a global organization that enables the collaboration between service providers, technology companies, cities, regulators, and organizations within an interoperable wireless ecosystem, with the objective of connecting people with the latest Wi-Fi initiatives. WBA’s membership is comprised of major operators, identity providers and leading technology companies. Mr O’Reilly joins WBA Board representatives from AirTies, AT&T, Boingo Wireless, Broadcom, BT, Cisco Systems, Comcast, Telekom Deutschland, Intel, Reliance Jio, Turk Telekom and Viasat.
BAI shares a common objective with all WBA members of equipping millions of people with accessible wireless connectivity they can rely on. This is aligned with BAI’s advanced vision to deliver the next generation of connected places and create smart communities.
Through BAI’s Group companies, it is designing, building, managing, and maintaining high-capacity wireless and wireline infrastructure to deliver optimal coverage in the most demanding and challenging environments. These include mass transit systems, real estate, and large venues like airports, sports stadiums, and entertainment arenas. Being a member of WBA, responds to BAI’s collaborative approach to stay up to date with industry standards when envisioning solutions for tomorrow’s network infrastructure.
Commenting on his appointment, Brendan O’Reilly said: “The WBA has been an incredible supporter for us at BAI during our transformation journey as a leading provider of neutral host infrastructure. Not only I appreciate being elected as part of WBA’s Board, but I see a lot of opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas with other respected WBA members to accelerate the delivery of advanced 5G technologies and the adoption of NextGen Wi-Fi. The diversity of this network is what helps taking wireless technologies forward.”
Tiago Rodrigues, CEO of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, said: “We warmly welcome BAI to the WBA Board, and I am personally very much looking forward to working with Brendan O’Reilly to further develop the Wi-Fi experience via the global ecosystem. In working together with other members of the WBA, we will drive innovation and push the boundaries of what is possible. We will continue to strive to connect cities and communities around the world, develop new business models and use cases, and create industry standards.”
About BAI Communications
BAI Communications is a world leader in shared communications infrastructure, pioneering solutions that empower our customers to advance their services, accelerate their networks and amplify their reach in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible. Having long been at the forefront of network advancement, BAI is harnessing fibre, spearheading the transition from 4G/LTE, accelerating 5G and preparing for 6G – and beyond. We collaborate closely with our customers in telecommunications, government, transit, enterprise, broadcasting and venues to realise their communications vision, focusing not just on the immediate future, but on the possibilities that exist over long-term partnerships. Our global operations span the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Hong Kong, Canada, and Australia. Our BAI Group companies include Mobilitie, Signal Point, Transit Wireless and ZenFi Networks in the United States, and Vilicom in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Together, we’re creating smarter communities for all.
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About the Wireless Broadband Alliance
Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) is the global organization that connects people with the latest Wi-Fi initiatives. Founded in 2003, the vision of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) is to drive seamless, interoperable service experiences via Wi-Fi within the global wireless ecosystem. WBA’s mission is to enable collaboration between service providers, technology companies, cities, regulators and organizations to achieve that vision. WBA’s membership is comprised of major operators, identity providers and leading technology companies across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision.
WBA undertakes programs and activities to address business and technical issues, as well as opportunities, for member companies. WBA work areas include standards development, industry guidelines, trials, certification and advocacy. Its key programs include NextGen Wi-Fi, OpenRoaming, 5G, IoT, Testing & Interoperability and Policy & Regulatory Affairs, with member-led Work Groups dedicated to resolving standards and technical issues to promote end-to-end services and accelerate business opportunities.
The WBA Board includes Airties, AT&T, BAI Communications, Boingo Wireless, Broadcom, BT, Cisco Systems, Comcast, Deutsche Telekom AG, Intel, Reliance Jio, Turk Telekom and Viasat. For the complete list of current WBA members, click here.
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