Mission Critical &
Emergency Program
Advancing Emergency Services Communications in Challenging Environments
Access the report and industry framework to understand how Wi-Fi 6/7 and OpenRoaming™ can be used to deliver reliable emergency calling and priority communications between the public, first responders, public safety organizations and emergency services.
These papers set the blueprint for Wi-Fi as a trusted lifeline in emergencies.
Why This Matters
Reliable emergency communications save lives.
In disasters, crowded venues, or indoor spaces where cellular signals fail, Wi-Fi has proven to be a critical safety net. With Wi-Fi 6/7, Passpoint® and OpenRoaming™, the industry can now extend emergency services seamlessly across millions of access points worldwide.
These reports define the technical, operational, and regulatory frameworks that make Wi-Fi a trusted part of the global emergency communications ecosystem.
The reports also demonstrate how enhanced mission critical communication services can be delivered for emergency services personnel, ensuring robust two-way communications in large operations such as disaster recovery and crowd control.
“From disaster zones to dense cities, Wi-Fi keeps people connected.”
Featured Reports
Get Involved in the Next Phase
The WBA Mission Critical & Emergency Services Program is driving the next stage of development, including:
- Enhancing 3GPP and IEEE standards for Wi-Fi location in emergency contexts
- Expanding interoperability testing across device makers and network providers
- Working with regulators to define liability, privacy, and compliance frameworks
- Developing best practices for scaling deployment across enterprises, municipalities, and operators
This whitepaper is brought to you by: WBA 5G & 6G Work Group.
To participate and learn more about WBA coming projects, contact WBA PMO.
