Access Network Metrics (ANM)
This blog was written by Pedro Mouta, Senior Manager, Wireless Broadband Alliance. 2025 marked a major turning point for the Wi-Fi ecosystem. After years of discussion and incremental progress, a long-awaited capability became a reality: the ability for Identity Providers (IDPs) to receive and act on access
Building a Global Benchmark: Introducing the WBA Wi-Fi Design Standard
This article was written by Dave Andersen, Marketing Program Manager at Ookla Wi-Fi is now the default utility for connectivity in our homes, offices, factories, public spaces, and industrial environments. Yet, despite the ubiquity of connectivity, the end-user experience remains surprisingly inconsistent. We’ve all experienced the frustration of coverage gaps, "sticky" clients, or sudden drops
An Interview with new WBA Member WirelessGate
The Wireless Broadband Alliance is very happy to introduce you to WirelessGate, Inc. who have recently joined our organization. Can you please give us a brief overview of Wireless Gate? WirelessGate Inc is a Japan-based Company mainly engaged in the wireless broadband services related business. Leveraging Wi-Fi hotspots operated by multiple public wireless LAN providers
Operator-Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi) Program — Launching the Next Phase of Wi-Fi Certification
This blog was written by Pedro Mouta, Senior Manager of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. 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
OpenRoaming in Hospitality: Seamless Connectivity That “Just Works”
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
An Interview with Turknet
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,
An Interview with Aiwifi
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
WGC EMEA 2025 – Working Session Demo/Workshop Information
The following workshops and demos will take place during the WBA Members-Only Working Sessions being held at the Hôtel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo on 13-14 October, 2025, as part of Wireless Global Congress (WGC) EMEA. Please contact pmo@wballiance.com if you have any questions. Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi) Kickoff Compliance Testing - 13 October,
OpenRoaming Release 5
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...
