In the light of a number of successful trials and increased operator interest, WBA is delighted to announce the findings of its Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) business model report conducted with research firm Senza Fili. The report examines the cost and revenue benefits that NGH will bring to fixed and mobile operators. Exploring the cost
The WBA is proud to announce the shortlist for the Wi-Fi Industry Awards 2013. The awards recognize outstanding achievement by operators, vendors and device manufacturers within the industry. The awards are open to the whole industry and have attracted entries from vendors and operators across the world, encompassing the whole public Wi-Fi ecosystem.
In early 2011, we joined forces with the GSMA to address the need for a simplified process that will facilitate roaming between Wi-Fi and cellular networks. We both shared an interest in improving the Wi-Fi experience for end users, as well as enabling data offload and roaming. During the first phase of our joint project,
China Mobile, Cisco and WBA partner to create first ever live NGH Experience @ Wi-Fi Global Congress Beijing. We are proud to announce the launch of the live NGH Experience during the Wi-Fi Global Congress (WGC) in Beijing, China (18 – 21 Nov) with partners China Mobile as host operator and Cisco as network infrastructure
Facilitating and simplifying the process of Wi-Fi roaming agreements has always been a key focus area for the Wireless Broadband Alliance and it is fast becoming an important consideration for many mobile and fixed operators around the globe. Convergence among Wi-Fi roaming standards is an important step towards making this a reality for operators. In
Reflecting back on the past months, we are extremely pleased to see that the WBA Wi-Fi Global Congress in London – again – has proven to be the largest and best attended Wi-Fi event in the industry. With over 470 delegates attending, a great line-up of speakers provided great insights and thought-provoking presentations on a
London, UK, 10-13 June Principal Sponsor: Ruckus Wireless On behalf of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and our events partner Avren Events, WBA would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the sponsors, exhibitors and participants of the recent London WBA Wi-Fi Global Congress. Particularly thanks to Ruckus Wireless for being a wonderful Principal Sponsor
The WBA Wi-Fi Industry Awards 2013 are now open for entries. The awards will recognize outstanding achievement by operators, vendors and device manufacturers within the industry. They will be presented at a gala awards dinner and networking event at the Wi-Fi Global Congress in Beijing in November 2013.
2013 has been a remarkable year for WBA’s Programs & Projects with consistent growth in member participation and over 110 meetings held so far. The level and pace of this activity led to the identification of additional projects within the WBA activities, specifically three new topics were identified in London: Carrier Wi-Fi Device Compliancy Testing
