This article is authored by Sarper Gokturk, PhD, Head of Research, Airties. A new Wi-Fi management specification has been published by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), defining the reference architecture for residential Wi-Fi. Taking the position that the broadband operator is best placed to deploy, operate and optimize the in-home Wi-Fi networks of their subscribers,
OpenRoamingTM is the Wireless Broadband Alliance’s (WBA) Federated Roaming framework for Wi-Fi. OpenRoaming enables interconnection of Wi-Fi Access Network Providers (ANP) and Identity providers (IDP), creating ‘One Global Wi-Fi Network’ where devices can connect seamlessly and securely worldwide. WBA OpenRoaming is built upon WBA OpenRoaming PKI, Passpoint® and DNS-based Dynamic Peer Discovery, as defined
In our recent conversation with See Ho Ting, VP of AI & Data Analytics at CommScope’s RUCKUS Networks, he discusses the wireless industry advances streamlining Wi-Fi operations while helping to bring service levels on par with wired networks. WBA: What do you consider to be today’s greatest Wi-Fi challenge? Ting: Enterprise Wi-Fi networks are expanding
Report proposes an interoperable reference architecture for operators' managed Wi-Fi deployment, operation, remote management and diagnostics of home networks. London, UK, May 24, 2023: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced the publication of a technical report outlining a new operator-managed Wi-Fi (OMWi) reference architecture. The proposed framework will combine multiple available standards to streamline
Self-Service, Multi-Vendor Solution for Managed Service Providers & Broadband Carriers to Keep Pace with Wi-Fi Demand & Reduce Operating Costs LONDON, 23 MAY 2023 — A new cloud-based Wi-Fi platform has launched, making it possible to deliver customised large-scale Wi-Fi portal services in minutes, using any Wi-Fi vendor hardware*. Trusted WiFi by GlobalReach Technology is
This blog was submitted to WBA for publication by Lifemote. Have you ever experienced lags and disconnects on your 4K video streaming while your significant other is playing an online video game? Maybe you experience some lags in your old, streaming dedicated laptop during your online violin classes. Let us assure you that you are
New WBA paper highlights the needs and use cases for Wi-Fi 6 and private 5G (P5G) as a fundamental part of an organization’s converged, access-agnostic connectivity portfolio. London, UK, May 3rd, 2023: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced the publication of a detailed report on the importance of 5G and Wi-Fi convergence in the
World’s Largest OpenRoaming Combined Network, Spanning All Nine Islands of The Azores and Freeing Users from the Need to Log In The Azores, April 24, 2023: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced that the Azores Islands Government and Tetrapi SA, local services company, are implementing OpenRoaming™ Wi-Fi hotspots throughout its nine-island autonomous region, representing
OpenRoaming Automatically Connects Delegates, Exhibitors and Attendees to Enterprise Grade, Secure Wi-Fi with 4x Faster Attach Rates for Enhanced Engagement London, UK, April 13th, 2023: The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced that the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre has upgraded its Wi-Fi 6 network to support WBA OpenRoaming™, which simplifies the user experience and enables
