Access Network Metrics (ANM)
This blog was written by Pedro Mouta, Senior Manager, Wireless Broadband Alliance. 2025 marked a major turning point for the Wi-Fi ecosystem. After years of discussion and incremental progress, a long-awaited capability became a reality: the ability for Identity Providers (IDPs) to receive and act on access
Veea Set to Introduce Two Transformational Platforms at Mobile World Congress 2026
At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Veea will introduce two recently launched transformational platforms purpose-built for operators entering the AI-native era: SecureConnect and TerraFabric. We will be demonstrating how operators can converge cloud-native 5G FWA, edge computing, AI-driven cybersecurity, and distributed AI orchestration into a unified, scalable architecture — engineered from the edge inward. Live demonstrations will be
Wireless Broadband Alliance Validate Wi-Fi 7 MLO as the New Benchmark for Residential Reliability in Latest Field Trials
Phase 2 residential trials led by CableLabs and Intel demonstrate Multi-Link Operation (MLO) delivers wired-like determinism, doubling throughput under interference and slashing latency by nearly 50%. London, UK, 26 February 2026 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable services experience of Wi-Fi across
AIDA Cruises Deploys Wireless Broadband Alliance OpenRoaming to Power Instant, Secure Wi-Fi Connectivity Across Its 11 Cruise Ships
Built for 24/7 cruise operations, safety, guest services and entertainment, WBA OpenRoaming enables seamless, secure and reliable connectivity for staff and 1.5 million passengers a year London, UK, February 23, 2026 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable services experience of Wi-Fi across the global
A More Seamless Experience for Everyday Life
Tokyo Updates - Interview and writing by Lisa Wallin From the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) buildings to schools, hospitals, and other facilities operated municipalities—and even repurposed public phone booths—Tokyo's public Wi-Fi network is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Once a patchwork of logins and captive portals, it is
WBA Publishes Industry First Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Intelligent Wi-Fi
New Wireless Broadband Alliance report lays out the frameworks and priorities needed to scale intelligent Wi-Fi without industry fragmentation London, UK, February 19, 2026 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable services experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, today announced its new report,
Wireless Broadband Alliance Tackles Fragmentation Holding Back Smart-Living in Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs)
Guidance shows how fully managed Wi-Fi, open standards and IoT convergence enable scalable, secure consumer connectivity, and create new revenue opportunities for operators. London, UK, February 10, 2026 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable services experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, today
Nearly One-Quarter of Japanese Consumers Are Considering Switching Internet Providers Citing Quality Issues as the Leading Factor, According to New Airties Survey
24% of Japanese consumers said they are considering changing their home Internet service provider (ISP), in the near future, citing quality issues as the leading factor; Compared to 28% of consumers in the US and 37% in the UK who are considering changing ISPs in the near future Findings show that up to 60% of potential
Building a Global Benchmark: Introducing the WBA Wi-Fi Design Standard
This article was written by Dave Andersen, Marketing Program Manager at Ookla Wi-Fi is now the default utility for connectivity in our homes, offices, factories, public spaces, and industrial environments. Yet, despite the ubiquity of connectivity, the end-user experience remains surprisingly inconsistent. We’ve all experienced the frustration of coverage gaps, "sticky" clients, or sudden drops
