Wi-Fi 6, 5G, analytics & the dangerous mindset of “future-proofing” Now that Wi-Fi 6, which in geek speak used to be 802.11AX, has been around for a few years, what have we learned? Well, we know its throughput speeds are faster, it facilitates superior device performance in dense environments and has enabled the promise
by Tiago Rodrigues, WBA CEO Since being founded in 2003, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has been working to improve the Wi-Fi user experience, with an overall of vision of creating a seamless and interoperable experience for Wi-Fi and other unlicensed technologies within the global wireless ecosystem. Our mission is to drive better Wi-Fi Services
Jisc is a membership organisation which provides UK research and education with shared digital infrastructure and services, such as the superfast Janet Network, as well as offering trusted advice and guidance. They also negotiate sector-wide deals and frameworks with IT vendors, to help their members save time and money. In the federated roaming space, Jisc
Providing public Wi-Fi across villages, towns and cities, connecting the unconnected and enabling residents, students and visitors access to the internet can provide life enhancing opportunities, improving access to education and personal development and providing the necessary drivers for economic growth by bridging the digital divide. This is as true in developed societies in Europe
New WBA member LEVL focuses on device identity. It offers a privacy-friendly method of device identity as a replacement for the MAC address. Device identity is used for a variety of network services and also enhances Wi-Fi sensing and authentication. Learn more about LEVL by visiting their official website. We recently had the opportunity to
ようこそ、日本初の OpenRoaming™ へ！ Welcome to the first OpenRoaming™ in Japan! Cityroam is an independent roaming federation and also a member of WBA OpenRoaming™. Cityroam and eduroam are ready to provide OpenRoaming services across Japan. Cityroam has completed the trial of OpenRoaming in October and deployed the services at various places throughout
In a move that underscores the importance of WBA OpenRoaming™, Google has unveiled Orion Wifi, a new platform for Wi-Fi Roaming developed in Area 120, Google’s in-house incubator for experimental products. Orion Wifi lets public venues – stores, office buildings, stadiums and other locations – sell Wi-Fi capacity to cellular carriers. Orion Wifi is
Enterprises around the world are continuing to grapple with ensuring Internet connectivity for employees who are working from home because of COVID-19. More than 10 million US employees – more than 15 percent of those working from home due to the pandemic – are suffering from daily internet connectivity issues at home.
Every year on June 20, the Wireless Broadband Alliance, along with our members, partners, and the wider Wi-Fi ecosystem, come together to celebrate World Wi-Fi Day – an initiative where we raise awareness and work to “Connect the Unconnected.” In 2020, Wi-Fi has proven to be more important to the world at large than ever
