OpenRoaming® in Action at WGC Vienna 2026: Strong Growth, Seamless Connectivity and Industry Collaboration
This blog was written by Jonah Ross, Program Manager, Wireless Broadband Alliance At Wireless Global Congress (WGC) EMEA 2026 in Vienna, OpenRoaming® demonstrated the growing role of seamless, secure Wi-Fi connectivity in real-world environments. Held from 12-15 October at VIECON - Vienna Congress & Convention Centre, the
“Removing the Seams”: Derek Peterson Reflects on His Time as WBA Chairman
As he transitions from his role as Chairman, Derek Peterson reflects on the progress of OpenRoaming®, the power of industry collaboration and the opportunities ahead for seamless connectivity. For Derek Peterson, the future of wireless connectivity comes back to a simple principle: people want to stay connected without having to think about the network
Member Spotlight: Lodeo on Connecting Subscribers in High-Density Venues
Busy venues put connectivity to the test. When thousands of people come together, delivering a seamless, high-quality experience becomes both more challenging and more important. For Jack Ansell, co-founder and CEO of Lodeo, this challenge is the starting point for the company’s work. “We work with venues to bring carrier-grade Wi-Fi quality to their existing
LongFi & Cambium Networks Advances OpenRoaming® with Real World Houston Venue Deployment Alongside World Cup
This blog was written by Josh Heller, CEO and Co-Founder of LongFi Solutions. Houston, TX — July 2026 — LongFi Solutions, in collaboration with Cambium Networks and the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), has successfully completed a live OpenRoaming® deployment across participating venues in Houston's East
How AI-Powered Wi-Fi Is Transforming Enterprise Connectivity
The WBA thanks IO by HFCL for providing this blog for World Wi-Fi Day 2026. Today, Wi-Fi has evolved far beyond its original purpose of providing wireless internet access. It now forms the operational backbone of modern enterprises, supporting everything from hybrid collaboration and cloud applications to IoT ecosystems, AI-driven workflows, and real-time business operations.
The Gigabit Gap: Why Fibre Alone Will Not Deliver The Experience Broadband Subscribers Expect
By Metin Taskin, CEO & Co-Founder of Airties We’ve spent years celebrating the fibre revolution, and rightly so. The infrastructure investment our industry has made is extraordinary. But as I look at the data we have compiled in our latest report, one truth stands out clearly: fibre gets you to the front door. What happens
