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ACT Fibernet’s ACT SmartWi-Fi® Delivers Breakthrough Customer Experience Improvements: Early Results Show Better Wi-Fi Performance Across All Connected Devices

In the initial 15 days after the launch across 250,000 homes, ACT SmartWi-Fi® users enjoyed an average speed improvement of 3X on all devices. Over 80% of Smart TVs, 70% of laptops, and 60% of mobile devices were successfully steered to optimal Wi-Fi channels, ensuring a more reliable and high-performing experience. ACT SmartWi-Fi® has also significantly improved speed

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Bryan Smith2025-03-03T15:51:13+00:00March 3rd, 2025|Member Releases|

LF Broadband Partners with Wireless Broadband Alliance to Advance Open Source and Standards-Based Wireless Broadband Solutions

Collaboration between leading broadband and wireless organizations will enhance seamless connectivity, interoperability, and open source innovation in the global broadband ecosystem SAN FRANCISCO – FEBRUARY 27, 2025 – LF Broadband, an open and collaborative initiative driving innovation in open source broadband access, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), a

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Bryan Smith2025-02-26T18:07:09+00:00February 28th, 2025|WBA Press releases|

Telefónica México is bringing the Helium network to over 2 Million subscribers in México

● 2.3 million Movistar subscribers will soon gain access to the Helium Network as coverage becomes available. ● To accelerate expansion, Helium Mobile Hotspots will be available both in Movistar retail stores and online to consumers. ● The partnership reduces infrastructure costs while improving coverage by relying on Helium’s decentralized network instead of traditional cell

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Bryan Smith2025-02-24T17:03:56+00:00February 24th, 2025|Member Releases|

Embracing an API-First Future for WiFi: The ‘Android Moment’ for Wi-Fi

This blog was written by WBA member WiBUZ. In our latest webinar, industry leaders came together to discuss a game-changing approach to Wi-Fi innovation and convergence: an API-first strategy. The conversation shed light on the pressing challenges Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face today, the increasing demand for vendor-agnostic solutions, and the transformative potential of open

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Bryan Smith2025-02-20T16:24:50+00:00February 20th, 2025|WBA Blog|

Wireless Broadband Alliance L4S Implementation Guide Drives Business Benefits of Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Wi-Fi Networks

Significant latency reduction of over 90% in Wi-Fi networks achieved through L4S guidelines supporting next generation latency sensitive applications like gaming, AR & VR London, UK, February 18, 2025 — 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,

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Bryan Smith2025-02-14T21:33:26+00:00February 18th, 2025|WBA Press releases|

Experience OpenRoaming™ in Japan

This blog was written by Tiago Rodrigues, CEO of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. After witnessing the successful deployment of Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) OpenRoaming™ in the City of Westminster – Connect London Wi-Fi, I had the privilege of experiencing its full potential firsthand during my recent

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Drew012025-02-13T19:01:26+00:00February 13th, 2025|WBA Blog|

Wireless Broadband Alliance Announces Residential Wi-Fi 7 Field Trial with Unprecedented Results of up to 3.5 Gbps

CableLabs and Intel Collaborate on Groundbreaking Trial, Demonstrating Enhanced Throughput and Network Efficiency London, UK, February 10, 2025 — 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 released the first in a series of reports in

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Bryan Smith2025-02-06T17:23:34+00:00February 10th, 2025|WBA Press releases|

Seize Your “Android Moment” or Face Obsolescence: A Manifesto for Managed Wi-Fi from WiBUZ

What if the next 18 months determine whether your MSP thrives—or becomes collateral damage in a vendor cage fight you never saw coming? The managed Wi-Fi landscape is a powder keg. Incumbent vendors cling to outdated playbooks while MSPs wrestle with patchwork solutions and skyrocketing R&D costs. Vendor Lock-In Isn’t Just Annoying—It’s Existential A Maravedis

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Bryan Smith2025-02-07T20:10:07+00:00February 7th, 2025|WBA Blog|

Tokyo Metropolitan Government holds an opinion exchange meeting with Wireless Broadband Alliance

This article has been translated to English - the Japanese translation is below. Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to create a communication environment that connects to the network anytime, anywhere, anyone, no matter what, by utilizing 5G, Wi-Fi, satellite communications, etc., in order to realize a "connected Tokyo." Recently, an opinion exchange meeting was held

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Bryan Smith2025-02-07T19:43:57+00:00February 7th, 2025|WBA Blog|

Edgecore Networks Teams up with Aprecomm to Launch an AI-powered Hardware and CX-optimization Bundle for Businesses

The bundle includes 12 months of access to Aprecomm’s intelligent Wi-Fi optimization software with every Wi-Fi 6 Access Point—the offer is available to all Edgecore Networks customers outside India, including existing deployments. Hsinchu, Taiwan – February 6, 2025 – Edgecore Networks, a leader in innovative network solutions for enterprises, data centers, and telecommunication service providers

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Bryan Smith2025-02-06T14:42:13+00:00February 6th, 2025|Member Releases|