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Emergency Calling over Wi-Fi Networks Industry Framework
This report defines an end-to-end framework for emergency calling over Wi-Fi, enabling users without cellular coverage or credentials to place calls, while ensuring secure, authenticated, and location-aware communication through credential-free Wi-Fi access.
The framework covers network discovery, secure connection to the network and location identification, and has been developed to ensure both operational and legal requirements around the world are met. It also expands the availability of emergency services access to unconnected and Wi-Fi only users, calling on device manufacturers to embed emergency profiles into their devices.
Cellular Emergency Calling over OpenRoaming Wi-Fi Networks
As a mobile operator, understanding how to cost-effectively extend Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) to improve coverage in weak signal areas or dead spots, is key to enabling emergency services communications.
This report outlines how OpenRoaming can be used as a global extension of traditional mobile voice services, combining SIM-based authentication, emergency call routing and accurate location detection to deliver lower cost roaming-friendly emergency Wi-Fi calling. It also demonstrates how OpenRoaming’s bronze performance tier supports VoWi-Fi with sufficient Quality of Service (QoS) to support emergency calling, as well as providing international emergency fallback when a cellular service is not available.
National Security & Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP)
For NS/EP organizations and government agencies, reliable communications networks are critical to disaster recovery, crowd control and managing emergency situations. Networks must be robust, prioritize emergency traffic, and be resilient in high-load scenarios. Increasingly, IoT devices have a crucial role to play in emergency situations. From access control to CCTV and critical national infrastructure control systems, uninterrupted connectivity must be maintained.
This report shows the performance improvements, such as Quality of Service in high-load scenarios, and demonstrates how Wi-Fi 7 supports priority access for government, first responders, and IoT systems under congestion. Wi-Fi enables for government agencies, emergency services and enterprises. Validates Wi-Fi’s role as a safety-critical platform for disaster recovery, crowd control, and critical infrastructure.
WBA Certificate Practice Statement
This document is the Certification Practice Statement (CPS) of the WBA for the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). It defines the operational, technical, and security practices followed by WBA’s Certification Authorities (CAs) to issue, manage, and revoke digital certificates in accordance with the WBA Certificate Policy and IETF standards. The CPS provides the governance framework that ensures WBA’s RPKI operations remain secure, reliable, and compliant, protecting the integrity of internet routing and related infrastructure.
This framework enables validation of claims made by holders of Internet Number Resources (INRs), such as IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers, ensuring accurate and unambiguous distribution. It mirrors the global INR distribution hierarchy, beginning with IANA and extending through Regional and National Internet Registries, Internet Service Providers, and subscribers.
The CPS sets out:
• Roles and responsibilities of Certification Authorities, Registration Authorities, subscribers, and relying parties
• Rules for certificate usage, issuance, renewal, re-key, and revocation
• Security, audit, and operational controls (leveraging AWS Private CA services)
• Legal, business, and compliance obligations for all participants
For further information regarding the WBA Certification Practice Statement (CPS), please contact pki@wballiance.com or pmo@wballiance.com.
Smart Wi-Fi Transforms Retail Media
Explore How OpenRoaming™ Is Revolutionizing Retail Media and Shopper Engagement
As retail environments evolve to meet the demands of connected consumers, OpenRoaming™ offers a powerful solution for seamless, secure Wi-Fi access. The “Smart Wi-Fi Transforms Retail Media” case study highlights how Simon and Adentro are leveraging OpenRoaming to unlock rich shopper insights and deliver measurable ROI through frictionless connectivity.
See the Impact of Seamless Wi-Fi on Retail Experiences
Discover how OpenRoaming is enabling retail leaders to transform venues into data-driven media platforms. Learn how retailers can join the WBA OpenRoaming initiative to provide effortless Wi-Fi access, enhance customer engagement, and boost revenue through smarter, real-time marketing.
Download the Case Study and see how next-generation Wi-Fi is powering the future of retail media today.
Driving ROI with OpenRoaming Guest Wi-Fi
Discover How OpenRoaming™ Is Elevating Guest Wi-Fi and Driving Real-World Marketing ROI
In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, brands like Anheuser-Busch InBev are turning to OpenRoaming™ to deliver frictionless, secure Wi-Fi that enhances customer experience and marketing performance. The “Driving ROI with OpenRoaming Guest Wi-Fi” case study reveals how AB InBev and Adentro used seamless connectivity to increase pub foot traffic and deliver measurable campaign results.
See the Impact of Smarter Wi-Fi in Hospitality Venues
Learn how OpenRoaming is enabling beverage and hospitality brands to connect with guests at scale—without passwords, portals, or friction. Explore how to join the WBA OpenRoaming initiative and unlock deeper insights, loyalty, and ROI through intelligent guest Wi-Fi.
Download the Case Study and see how effortless connectivity is transforming guest engagement and marketing outcomes.
Access Network Metrics – Phase 2
Following the groundwork laid in Phase 1, where the WBA introduced the need for consistent, measurable Wi-Fi access network metrics, Phase 2 of the Access Network Metrics program takes a major step forward — from concept to implementation.
This report defines how service providers, network operators, and technology vendors can collect, standardize, and transmit key Wi-Fi performance metrics. By extending the RADIUS protocol through enhanced Connect-Info attributes, and introducing structured out-of-band data models, it delivers a practical framework for sharing real-time and historical network quality indicators.
Key Highlights:
- Enhanced Roaming Intelligence: Empower smarter Wi-Fi and cellular offload decisions using live Quality of Experience (QoE) metrics.
- Standardized Metric Transmission: Leverage RADIUS extensions and API-based models to seamlessly integrate network health insights into roaming and authentication flows.
- Real-World Use Cases: Explore deployment scenarios across airports, hospitals, and enterprise venues where intelligent offloading and session management optimize user experiences.
- Path to Industry Adoption: Includes an IETF Internet-Draft proposal and outlines an upcoming live Proof of Concept (PoC) with industry leaders.
As the demand for business-grade Wi-Fi and seamless cellular convergence grows, Access Network Metrics project team ensures that trust, visibility, and service quality are no longer optional — they are essential. Operators, enterprises, and vendors now have a blueprint to deliver predictable, high-quality wireless experiences at scale.
Wi-Fi 7 Trials for Enterprise Scenarios by AT&T, CommScope and Intel
Unlock the Future of Enterprise Connectivity with Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 is here, bringing breakthrough capabilities like Multi-Link Operations (MLO), 320 MHz channels, 4K QAM, and enhanced QoS, designed to deliver higher throughput, lower latency, and greater efficiency for next-gen enterprise applications.
AT&T, CommScope (RUCKUS Networks), and Intel have partnered with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) to conduct real-world Wi-Fi 7 trials in enterprise environments, comparing its performance with Wi-Fi 6E. The results highlight Wi-Fi 7’s ability to power mission-critical applications, including XR, AI, cloud computing, and industrial IoT.
Building on insights from the WBA’s previous report, “Get Ready for Wi-Fi 7: Applying New Capabilities to Key Use Cases,” , these latest trials assessed rate vs. range performance in enterprise settings, comparing Wi-Fi 7 with Wi-Fi 6E across the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. The tests which were conducted in live enterprise environments, revealed that Wi-Fi 7 delivers:
The results are clear:
- Nearly 2x the throughput of Wi-Fi 6E on 5 GHz
- Sustained 1 Gbps+ speeds at 40 feet in 6 GHz
- Lower latency & improved efficiency for AR/VR, video conferencing, and automation
- Greater network reliability for high-density enterprise environments with thousands of connected devices
Discover how Wi-Fi 7 can transform enterprise connectivity.
