Enabling Secure Wi-Fi Access: The Federated Onboarding Service (FOS) and OpenRoaming Transform Connectivity As the senior solution architect at GlobalReach Technology, with over two decades of experience in Wi-Fi technology, I have had the privilege of leading the Federated Onboarding Service (FOS) project within the World Broadband Alliance (WBA). In this role,
Cityroam is a roaming federation pioneering Passpoint/OpenRoaming adoption in Japan and currently interconnected with some other roaming federations including eduroam and WBA OpenRoaming. IKEUCHI GATE, located in Sapporo, Japan, is a state-of-the-art smart building completed in October 2022 by IKEUCHI GROUP. In addition to a wide variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, IKEUCHI LAB also
Dear WBA Community, I am thrilled to join you all in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) in 2023. This extraordinary milestone provides us with a valuable opportunity to reflect on and express our gratitude for the exceptional contributions and long-term services from our esteemed member companies board directors,
This article was written by WBA member HSC. At a time when connectivity and data-driven insights are of immense importance, the hospitality industry is constantly looking for innovative solutions that utilize the power of data while delivering a seamless guest experience. The emergence of Passpoint and OpenRoaming systems has opened new avenues for hotels, resorts,
This article was written by WBA member HSC. We are living in the Twenty-First century, where everyone is closer to each other than ever before. This has been made possible through social networks, video calling, and regular status sharing using high-speed, stable internet. Today, stable internet connectivity has become a basic expectation of customers in
This article is authored by Sarper Gokturk, PhD, Head of Research, Airties. A new Wi-Fi management specification has been published by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), defining the reference architecture for residential Wi-Fi. Taking the position that the broadband operator is best placed to deploy, operate and optimize the in-home Wi-Fi networks of their subscribers,
In our recent conversation with See Ho Ting, VP of AI & Data Analytics at CommScope’s RUCKUS Networks, he discusses the wireless industry advances streamlining Wi-Fi operations while helping to bring service levels on par with wired networks. WBA: What do you consider to be today’s greatest Wi-Fi challenge? Ting: Enterprise Wi-Fi networks are expanding
This blog was submitted to WBA for publication by Lifemote. Have you ever experienced lags and disconnects on your 4K video streaming while your significant other is playing an online video game? Maybe you experience some lags in your old, streaming dedicated laptop during your online violin classes. Let us assure you that you are
New Delhi, April 11, 2023 - Broadband India Forum (BIF) and Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) concluded their inaugural event on "Wi-Fi and Delicensing of 6GHz - The Driving Force of Broadband for All" on April 11, 2023 at Le Meridian Hotel, Delhi. The event jointly focused on the importance of the globally harmonised unlicensed 6Ghz
