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Profiles and RCOI Prioritization – Improving Passpoint Network Selection
With the expansion of Passpoint networks and WBA OpenRoaming™, the landscape of identity providers is undergoing a paradigm shift.
Wi-Fi roaming based on Wi-Fi Alliance CERTIFIED Passpoint® and IEEE specifications is experiencing rapid growth. While these standards and certifications ensure interoperability in the Wi-Fi ecosystem, many implementation details are left to Wi-Fi equipment, device vendors and network providers.
As Passpoint adoption expands, users will frequently subscribe to multiple Passpoint identity providers, and many venues will advertise multiple Passpoint services. In these scenarios, different players in the ecosystem – including network providers, identity providers, OS and device vendors and the end-user of the device – may have different requirements for the prioritization of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) in the venue and Passpoint subscriptions on the device.
This whitepaper identifies common use cases and recommendations on the best practices for the ecosystem. The paper also provides guidance to implementers using Passpoint technology.
Adentro’s Guest Wi-Fi with OpenRoaming™ Case Study
Adentro’s guest Wi-Fi-based solutions are designed for seamless interoperability and personalized experiences to connect consumers with businesses, generating valuable insights and analytics for merchants. Adentro was founded when open, unencrypted Wi-Fi and captive portals were the only solution on the market. As Wi-Fi evolved and service providers and consumers became more concerned with privacy and security, Adentro launched their Secure WiFi offering based on Passpoint® technology. Through Secure WiFi by Adentro, users access the open Wi-Fi and are given an option to continue on open Wi-Fi, or to download an Adentro Passpoint® profile that will give them access to our network of thousands of locations with a secure, encrypted connection.
WBA Annual Industry Report 2023
The last twelve months have been exceptionally rich for Wi-Fi both in terms of innovation and market adoption boosted by a favorable regulatory environment. There are more than 18 billion Wi-Fi devices in use today, and Wi-Fi generates an economic value of $3.5 trillion. Wi-Fi remains the dominant indoor technology and enjoys a momentum driven by a combination of factors. These include: the impact of the pandemic on internet usage (with Wi-Fi traffic doubling ); the game-changing addition of the 6GHz spectrum band around the world; the rapid commercial availability and market adoption of Wi-Fi 6/6E and the flurry of innovative services ranging from OpenRoaming™ to Wi-Fi sensing.
Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 promises to supercharge deterministic Wi-Fi with new techniques— such as multi-link operation and time-sensitive networking—while leveraging spectrum dynamically with automatic frequency coordination. Industries from hospitality to healthcare and transportation to smart cities are embracing this predictable WiFi to support new use cases and business models.
To find out more, download the WBA Industry Report 2023.
WBA Membership Brochure
Become a member of the WBA and work with global Wi-Fi industry leaders to develop new technology and business opportunities.
In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity
“In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity: Improving Passenger Experience, Engagement and Uptake,” explores how airlines, service providers and other stakeholders can make it faster and easier for travellers to get and stay connected.
