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WBA Program Overview 2026
WBA connects people with the latest Wi-Fi initiatives.
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WBA Industry Report 2026
The WBA Industry Report 2026 captures a pivotal moment for the global wireless ecosystem, revealing strong confidence in Wi-Fi’s future and accelerated momentum behind next-generation technologies. Surveying leaders across Wi-Fi, cellular, and enterprise sectors, the report shows that 62% of respondents are more confident investing in Wi-Fi than they were a year ago—a clear indicator that Wi-Fi is regarded as critical infrastructure for enterprise operations, public services, and digital transformation initiatives.
Wi-Fi 7 emerges as the most anticipated advancement, with AI-driven and cognitive networks following closely, as organizations preparing to integrate AI to improve automation, network reliability, and operational efficiency. Respondents also forecast strong growth across Smart Home IoT, AI applications, and Industrial/Manufacturing IoT while stadiums and event venues are seen as the environments likely to experience the greatest traffic surge.
E2E QoS Field Trials Report
The E2E QoS Field Trials Report: Maximizing Performance demonstrates how Wi-Fi QoS Management (MSCS and SCS) delivers measurable performance gains for latency-sensitive applications—proving that consistent, high-quality connectivity is achievable across today’s real-world Wi-Fi networks.
The trials across real residential networks tested videoconferencing, cloud gaming, and live streaming, showing clear gains in latency, frame rate, resolution, and overall Quality of Experience (QoE).
OpenRoaming in Hospitality
In today’s hospitality industry, Wi-Fi is no longer a hotel amenity, it’s a deciding factor that defines the guest experience. Studies shows that reliable internet access ranks among the top three reasons guests choose a hotel. But “reliable” now means more than strong signal bars in the guest room. Guests expect connectivity that follows them across the lobby, meeting rooms, restaurants, and even beyond the property – automatically, securely, and without logins.
This is where OpenRoaming™, developed by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), is redefining what “great guest Wi-Fi” means.
The Growing Presence of OpenRoaming in Japan
Following the successful completion of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, the event proved to be a powerful catalyst for connectivity innovation across Japan. OpenRoaming played a central role , enabling seamless and secure Wi-Fi access for millions of international visitors and domestic travelers. The “Osaka Free Wi-Fi OpenRoaming” service, deployed across key venues, transportation hubs, and public areas throughout Osaka, demonstrated how large-scale, federated connectivity can enhance user experience and support Japan’s smart city vision.
