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The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has formally entered a new chapter with the launch of the Operator-Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi) compliance certification program. This first milestone introduces the program’s initial three test cases and confirms successful validation of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) from Airties, Nokia, and Heights Telecom. Together, these achievements lay the groundwork for

In today’s hospitality industry, Wi-Fi is no longer a hotel amenity, it’s a deciding factor that defines the guest experience. Studies shows that reliable internet access ranks among the top three reasons guests choose a hotel. But “reliable” now means more than strong signal bars in the guest room. Guests expect connectivity

The Wireless Broadband Alliance is thrilled to welcome Turknet, who joined the WBA earlier in 2025! Founded in 1996, Turknet has been disrupting the industry since its inception as Turkey's next-generation internet service provider. A pioneer in numerous innovations in the sector in Turkey, Turknet offers symmetrical speeds of up to 1000 Mbps with GigaFiber,

Welcome to the Wireless Broadband Alliance, Aiwifi! Aiwifi transforms business WiFi into an automated data-enrichment, CX and analytics tool aligned with costumers’ business, driving sales, getting leads, automating surveys and customer experience tracking, enhancing service, boosting efficiency – all in one place. Read our welcome interview below to learn more about Aiwifi and why they joined the

The Wireless Broadband Alliance is excited to announce the launch of OpenRoaming Release 5 - a major leap forward in secure, automated, and privacy-enhanced connectivity. This release brings key improvements for federation members, identity providers (IDPs), and access network providers (ANPs) looking to deliver high-quality, scalable wireless services...

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This blog was written by Pedro Mouta of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. Residential Wi-Fi: A Strategic Asset for Service Providers Residential Wi-Fi has evolved from a basic home connectivity solution to a strategic pillar of service provider offerings. As we approach the end of

This blog was written by: Justin Hopper Nexcomm Systems Zac Freeman Newracom Download the full article here Transmit through obstructions – One of the biggest issues for wireless connectivity in facilities is signal penetration through the environment. Whether it is walls

This blog was written by: Justin Hopper Nexcomm Systems Zac Freeman Newracom Download the full article here Wi-Fi HaLow™ or 802.11ah is a long-range, energy efficient, secure, high capacity, IP-based Wi-Fi implementation in the Sub-1 GHz frequency bands. In simple terms, Wi-Fi HaLow

WiFeed, which recently joined the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), is Brazil’s leading captive-portal platform for the telecom industry, specialized in Wi-Fi authentication and security management. Today the company partners with 600+ ISPs, mobile operators and system integrators. They already enabled secure and branded connectivity at more than 12,000 venues such as retail, restaurants, supermarkets, schools,

This blog was written by C3Spectra. We’ve all seen breakthrough technologies launch with great promise—only to fall short because the tools to fully leverage them aren’t there yet. Flash alone doesn’t deliver value. What matters is pairing innovation with the right tools and infrastructure to make it usable, scalable, and impactful. That’s where C3Spectra comes