WBA Press releases

Phase 2 OMWi Framework introduces open-source solutions and industry standards to streamline deployment, improve interoperability, and reduce operator reliance on proprietary systemsLondon, UK, December 3, 2024 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services, has today released an updated “Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and

New framework proposes a ‘zero-touch’ onboarding process for Internet of Things (IoT) Wi-Fi devices, integrating the simplicity and security of OpenRoaming with FIDO Device Onboard London, UK, November 4, 2024 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services, today announced a new framework for integrating FIDO

Global wireless ecosystem invited to join trials as new report details how today’s Wi-Fi standards can be used to enhance commutes, travel & daily errands with reliable & secure Wi-Fi   London, UK, October 23, 2024 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience

WBA OpenRoaming™ will provide seamless free connectivity to hundreds of “previously forgotten” Indigenous Australians through Easyweb’s ground-breaking First Nations Community Wi-Fi Project London, UK, October 10, 2024 — Some of Australia’s most remote and marginalized communities will gain access to lifechanging avenues of online healthcare, education, and secure communications, with the arrival of a public

London, UK, October 10, 2024 The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem today announced the winners of its 12th WBA Industry Awards. The awards showcase industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of wireless connectivity.

BottleRock sees increased festival-goer engagement and 23,000 concurrent users thanks to OpenRoaming’s seamless connectivity & performance in data intense dense environment London, UK, October 2, 2024 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has today announced

Simplified networks, extended ranges and device density all achieved in IoT use cases including Smart Home, Smart City, Industrial IoT, and Agriculture Technology.  Industry players now invited to take part in EMEA and APAC phase 3 trials. London, UK, July 11, 2024 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to improving

“Venue Requirements for User Engagement” outlines business and use cases for venue and network owners of Public Wi-Fi, offering best practice advice for improved user engagement and revenue opportunities. London, UK, June 5th, 2024 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services, has today released its

WBA OpenRoaming proof of concept delivers automatic and secure Public Wi-Fi access for organizations, operators and mobile users in Shoreditch, London. London, UK, March 19th, 2024 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services, has today announced the successful completion of an advanced public Wi-Fi

[Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2024] -- During the Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024), Huawei and the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) jointly released the High-Quality 10 Gbps Campus Network Construction White Paper at the summit themed "Leading Infrastructure to Accelerate Industrial Intelligence". This white paper puts forwards the philosophy of experience-centric campus network construction; it