WGC EMEA 2025 – Working Session Demo/Workshop Information

The following workshops and demos will take place during the WBA Members-Only Working Sessions being held at the Hôtel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo on 13-14 October, 2025, as part of Wireless Global Congress (WGC) EMEA. Please contact pmo@wballiance.com if you have any questions. Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi) Kickoff Compliance Testing - 13 October,

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2026-05-28T16:44:59+01:00October 6th, 2025|WBA Blog|

OpenRoaming Release 5

The Wireless Broadband Alliance is excited to announce the launch of OpenRoaming Release 5 - a major leap forward in secure, automated, and privacy-enhanced connectivity. This release brings key improvements for federation members, identity providers (IDPs), and access network providers (ANPs) looking to deliver high-quality, scalable wireless services...

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2025-10-07T14:53:18+01:00October 6th, 2025|WBA Blog|

VECTOR Accelerates Managed Services Innovation with Aprecomm’s AI-Driven CX Management Suite

The powerful combination of Aprecomm’s CPE management and customer experience software, with VECTOR’s expertise in network integration and operational support, offers broadband service providers a pathway to fully automated, self-healing networks. Gdynia, Poland – September 24, 2025: Today, VECTOR, a leading provider of managed services to telecommunications companies (telcos), and Aprecomm, the provider of an

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2025-09-24T18:40:40+01:00September 24th, 2025|Member Releases|

Guest Blog: Cracking the Spectrum Challenge with Mobile Data Offloading and Next-Gen Wi-Fi

This blog was written and submitted to WBA by HFCL. The surge in mobile data consumption continues to challenge telecom service providers worldwide. With licensed spectrum being a limited and costly resource, operators are facing network congestion and slower data speeds—both of which degrade user experience. According to recent estimates, average monthly data usage per

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2025-09-25T18:37:02+01:00September 18th, 2025|Member Releases|

Wireless Broadband Alliance Wi-Fi 7 Trials Showcase 2.5x Performance Leap for Cloud Gaming and Connected Homes With 4.2 Gbps Bi-Directional Throughput

Türk Telekom, HPE Aruba Networking, and Intel validate breakthroughs in speed, latency and real-world performance for residential settings London, UK – 18 September 2025 — The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving seamless and interoperable Wi-Fi experiences across the global wireless ecosystem, today announced the results of Wi-Fi 7 residential

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2025-09-17T14:39:43+01:00September 18th, 2025|WBA Press releases|

Ookla Launches Speedtest Certified™ to Provide Definitive Network Verification for Properties

This new certification provides a trusted badge of excellence for network quality, allowing property owners to validate investments and consumers to identify locations with superior connectivity. NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE)--Ookla®, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, today announced the launch of Speedtest Certified™, the definitive network connectivity verification program for properties. Leveraging Speedtest®'s

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2025-09-15T13:44:20+01:00September 15th, 2025|Member Releases|

WayFi Wireless, Alta Labs, and Single Digits Advance WBA’s Access Network Metrics Initiative with Enhanced Connect-Info Metrics for Carrier Offload

Monona, WI - WayFi Wireless, in partnership with Alta Labs and Single Digits, today announced the rollout of Enhanced Connect-Info Metrics in direct support of the IETF Connect-Info draft and the Wireless Broadband Alliance’s (WBA) Access Network Metrics initiative. This advancement ensures that carriers receive the richest, standards-aligned Connect-Info attributes through RADIUS packet signaling, allowing

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2025-09-10T21:02:08+01:00September 11th, 2025|Member Releases|

Newcastle City Council and Purple Launch Unified, City-Wide Wi-Fi Network

Digital Treasure Hunt and £120,000 for Local Businesses Boosts App Adoption, Sets Smart City Standard NEWCASTLE, UK – 8 September 2025- Purple, a global leader in digital connectivity, today announced it has partnered with Newcastle City Council to deliver an extensive city-wide Wi-Fi network for residents, students and visitors. With the rollout of free Wi-Fi across

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2025-09-08T16:54:22+01:00September 8th, 2025|Member Releases|

Advancing Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): WBA’s Mission to Empower Residential Broadband

This blog was written by Pedro Mouta of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. Residential Wi-Fi: A Strategic Asset for Service Providers Residential Wi-Fi has evolved from a basic home connectivity solution to a strategic pillar of service provider offerings. As we approach the end of

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2025-08-26T15:46:02+01:00August 26th, 2025|WBA Blog|

From Smart Farms to Smart Cities: AsiaRF Launches HaLowFly USB Wireless Network Card for Seamless IoT Connectivity in 10 Seconds

As dawn breaks over a smart farm, automated irrigation systems deliver precise hydration to  each crop. At nightfall in the city, intelligent streetlights adjust their brightness to match the flow  of pedestrians and traffic. Inside modern factories, robotic arms and sensors work in perfect  harmony, driving production efficiency to new heights.  Taipei, Taiwan – AsiaRF

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2025-08-20T17:17:30+01:00August 20th, 2025|Member Releases|
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