WBA provides a framework for the interconnection, exchange of billing and settlement information. These processes provide a common framework for the exchange of all relevant information between roaming partners. This specific entity for intermediation is called WRIX (Wireless Roaming Intermediary eXchange).
Standards are provided for the type of information needed from the Wi-Fi network, together with guidelines on how to exchange relevant information between involved parties. Moreover, WBA maintains a database of Operators roaming related data, including the WBAID that is solely provided and maintained by the WBA.
This WRIX Umbrella document is an integral part of the whole Wireless Roaming Intermediary eXchange (WRIX) Framework, developed by the WBA Roaming Work Group. This document defines the means by which operators may interconnect with each other, either directly or through their respective WRIX-is, for the purposes of providing wireless broadband roaming services to their end-users. It also provided a guidance for best practices of Wi-Fi Roaming and overview of WRIX interfaces and entities.
Learn more about WBA Roaming Program and WBA OpenRoamingTM here>
Learn more about WRIX Framework:
WLAN roaming bilateral interconnection using a WRIX Hub:
Source: Wireless Broadband Alliance
Functional Scope of WRIX Modules
Source: Wireless Broadband Alliance
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