London, 20 June 2017 – A new study by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) reveals a staggering 1.75bn citizens in the world’s eight richest countries (by GDP) remain unconnected – with 34% residing in major urban centers. The report, launched today, highlights that the digital divide remains a global problem, despite the fact, that driving
NEWS RELEASE Joint Venture leader joins Connected City Advisory Board May 24, 2017 – Joint Venture Silicon Valley and the Connected City Advisory Board (CCAB) announced today that David Witkowski, Executive Director of Joint Venture's Civic Technology Initiative, will formally participate in the CCAB, an international group of municipal leaders, government officials and invited industry
Latest white paper outlines the importance of an industry standards approach to QoS on Carrier Wi-FiLondon, 12 April 2017 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has today published a new white paper outlining the need for standardization and industry collaboration to enable Quality of Service (QoS) on Carrier Wi-Fi. While Carrier Wi-Fi deployments are on
New WBA report describes why Next Generation Hotspot & Passpoint™ are key enablers for providing identity and authentication and simplifying device provisioning Singapore, 30 March 2017 –The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has today launched a new white paper outlining the key priorities for operators and technology vendors, and the monetization potential for unlicensed technologies for
New guideline aids cities and government authorities in the development of connected city plans Singapore, 09 February 2017 – The Connected City Advisory Board (CCAB), a committee developed by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), has launched its first Connected City Blueprint. A guideline to support cities and government authorities developing Connected City plans, the report
IoT and 5G are impractical without convergence and coexistence of licensed and unlicensed technologies London, 18 November 2016 - The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), in partnership with Maravedis-Rethink, has today published its Annual Industry Report for 2016, revealing that the Internet of Things (IoT), the hyper-dense network and 5G will not be economic or practical
London/San Jose – 17th November 2016 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announces winners of its annual Industry Awards. The WBA Industry Awards 2016, taking place at the San Jose Wireless Global Congress, recognize and celebrate excellence in wireless innovation. The winners of the 2016 WBA Industry Awards are: Best Next Gen Wi-Fi Operator
Shortlist revealed ahead of WBA awards ceremony at San Jose Wireless Global Congress London/San Jose – 2nd November 2016 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announces the shortlist for its annual Industry Awards. The WBA Industry Awards 2016, taking place at the San Jose Wireless Global Congress, aim to recognize and celebrate excellence in
Singapore, 23 August 2016 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance today launches the City Wi-Fi Roaming project, part of the World Wi-Fi Day initiative to accelerate affordable wireless connectivity around the world. The initiative allows consumers and visitors of major cities, including New York, San Francisco, San Jose and Singapore, to automatically and securely roam between
Wi-Fi calling can reduce costs and deliver a universal mobile communications service to consumers worldwide London, 29 June 2016 - The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has today published its latest whitepaper, outlining the opportunities Wi-Fi calling presents for mobile operators, mobile broadband service providers and consumers. The paper discusses the significant role Wi-Fi calling can
