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Interoperability Compliance Program Update

In 2012, the WBA unveiled its Interoperability Compliance Program (ICP), an initiative created to streamline the way its members work together on a common set of technical and commercial frameworks for Wi-Fi roaming.

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By |October 9th, 2014|Categories: WBA Blog|

AT&T’s J.R. Wilson and BT’s Chris Bruce Retain WBA Chair and Co Chair Status

Following yesterday’s vote made by the Alliance Board Directors, the WBA is pleased to announce the continued appointment of J.R. Wilson, Vice President of Partnerships & Alliances for AT&T Mobility, as its Chairman, a position

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By |October 9th, 2014|Categories: WBA Blog|

Marriott International fined $600,000 for blocking guests’ Wi-Fi

Hotel giant Marriott has been fined $600,000 (£375,716) for jamming guests' Wi-Fi at one of its establishments in America. The Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee blocked conference attendees' personal Wi-Fi networks, then charged them huge amounts for using the hotel's own connection,

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By |October 6th, 2014|Categories: Industry News|

BAI Canada and Transit Wireless join the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)

Company works with 13 other WBA members from across the globe to help lay the groundwork that will enhance the user Wi-Fi experience. (Toronto, ON) September 17, 2014: On August 27, 2014, sister companies, BAI

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By |October 6th, 2014|Categories: Member Releases|

Coca-Cola adds Wi-Fi to vending machines in South Africa

Consumers in South Africa who fancy a cold beverage will now be able to connect to free Wi-Fi as well, after Coca-Cola installed routers in several of its vending machines. The scheme, a partnership with British

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By |October 1st, 2014|Categories: Industry News|

One thousand Australian payphones transformed into Wi-Fi hotspots

Some 1,000 payphones in Australia will now provide those nearby with an internet connection, as Telstra is turning them into free Wi-Fi hotspots. The new network will be switched on from November, just in time for

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By |October 1st, 2014|Categories: Industry News|
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