We're 6 weeks away from #WGCEMEA, this fall's unmissable #WiFi event, co-located with Network X in Paris! The open conference kicks off on the morning of 9 October with the Executive Plenary session, and we're honoured to welcome Amina Boubendir, Ph.D., Airbus Defence and Space, as one of our keynote speakers. Book your place before 1 September to enjoy the Early Bird rate! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g56zJixQ
Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)
Telecommunications
The Central, Singapore 9,220 followers
Making Wi-Fi Seamless, Secure & Interoperable
About us
Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) is the global organization that connects people with the latest Wi-Fi initiatives. Founded in 2003, the vision of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) is to drive seamless, interoperable service experiences via Wi-Fi within the global wireless ecosystem. WBA’s mission is to enable collaboration between service providers, technology companies, cities, regulators and organizations to achieve that vision. WBA’s membership is comprised of major operators, identity providers and leading technology companies across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision. WBA undertakes programs and activities to address business and technical issues, as well as opportunities, for member companies. WBA work areas include standards development, industry guidelines, trials, certification and advocacy. Its key programs include NextGen Wi-Fi, OpenRoaming, 5G, IoT, Testing & Interoperability and Policy & Regulatory Affairs, with member-led Work Groups dedicated to resolving standards and technical issues to promote end-to-end services and accelerate business opportunities.
- Website
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http://www.wballiance.com
External link for Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- The Central, Singapore
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Public Wi-Fi Hotspots, Next Generation Carrier Wi-Fi, Roaming, Interoperability, Data Offload, Wi-Fi 7, 6GHz, Wi-Fi 6E, OpenRoaming, Private networks, and Convergence with 5G
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Primary
8 Eu Tong Sen Street #14-94
The Central, Singapore 535216, SG
Employees at Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)
Updates
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Discover the transformative potential of accurate #RADIUS accounting with WBA's latest report, “RADIUS Accounting Assurance Industry Framework.” Developed by WBA members including AT&T, Google, CommScope, Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, Single Digits, Inc., Network RADIUS and Boldyn Networks, this comprehensive framework addresses critical challenges in RADIUS accounting practices, vital for network management and Wi-Fi roaming. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/grtCWNrF #RADIUS #WiFiRoaming #GetConnected
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Enterprise organizations require high-quality, reliable, and efficient wireless networks to support their business operations and meet ever-growing demands, and there is a business opportunity to guide customers to adopt new wireless technologies like Private 5G and create a converged access and security policies to the existing services already in use. WBA's Enterprise Security for Private 5G Networks work group - with participants including HPE Aruba Networking, Boingo Wireless, Charter Communications, Cisco, Dalet Access Labs, Extreme Networks, Intel Corporation and Nexcomm Systems - is developing a guideline and best practices for deploying converged networks that utilize Private 5G and Wi-Fi technologies. Learn more about this project and how you can get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gFVwFeNU #Private5G #Convergence #GetConnected
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#OpenRoaming is transforming connectivity across the globe with its versatile and secure Wi-Fi solution! Recent deployments and successful use cases have included: 🏢 Loughborough University has been at the forefront of the Wi-Fi revolution since 2023, implementing OpenRoaming to enhance its vast campus network: https://lnkd.in/d5rahXW9 🇯🇵 Cityroam deployed Openroaming across Japan, providing safe and high-speed free Wi-Fi access while enabling users to stay connected effortlessly while moving between different networks: https://lnkd.in/gWGZv8s7 🏪 Delhaize Belgium has implemented OpenRoaming technology to provide a better shopping experience for their customers by simplifying Wi-Fi network access across multiple networks: https://lnkd.in/g-qRg7sm Learn more about the game-changing roaming federation and find out how you can get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gYstHXC8 #WiFiRoaming #PublicWiFi #GuestWiFi #Retail #Security #Privacy #GetConnected
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We're thrilled to introduce RouteThis, who have recently joined the WBA! We caught up with Jenni Dettman, VP of Marketing, at June's #WGCAmericas to get a little bit of background on the company and learn more about the customer experience challenges for service providers and IoT/smart home brands that RouteThis can address. Watch the full interview below, and don't forget to register for October's #WGCEMEA in Paris here: https://lnkd.in/g56zJixQ
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Get ready for Wi-Fi 7! "With Wi-Fi 7, business, service providers and smart cities now have a new option for quickly deploying enterprise-grade gigabit broadband outdoors, such as to connect buildings around an office campus, apartment complex or downtown." - Broadcom WBA's report - written with leadership from Broadcom, Cisco, CableLabs and Intel Corporation - explores the wide variety of advanced capabilities #WiFi7 brings to the table that will improve existing use cases and enable new ones that are not currently possible. Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/gGWS6X7p #AR #VR #SmartVehicles #4KVideo #GetConnected
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It's always a great pleasure to catch up with Intel Corporation's Eric McLaughlin, and at #WGCAmericas this past June the WBA had the chance to speak to Eric about his thoughts on a number of different topics, including the benefits that #WiFi7 can bring to #AI on PCs; the PC connectivity innovation that the technologies are capable of; and more! Watch the full interview below, and be sure to catch Eric's presentation at #WGCEMEA this October! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g56zJixQ
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Prince Mansour bin Saad Al Saud, Assistant Secretary General of the King Faisal Foundation مؤسسة الملك فيصل الخيرية (KFF) and Chairman of the Steering Committee at King Faisal School, announced that KFF has become an Implementer Member of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). KFF will be the first in the Middle East's education sector to implement OpenRoaming on Wi-Fi 7, in partnership with Huawei. With WBA OpenRoaming, we are establishing an open connectivity framework that empowers all organizations in the wireless ecosystem to unlock new opportunities in the 5G era. Join WBA OpenRoaming today to provide a seamless and secure Wi-Fi experience, driving innovation and growth in the wireless ecosystem. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6VeREE6
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Providing a quality managed Wi-Fi service has become increasingly important, and WBA's first report on Operator Managed Wi-Fi outlines a reference architecture that will satisfy operator needs by combining the benefits of the available standards, such as Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA), Wi-Fi #EasyMesh and more. Check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/gw5e5hJZ, and don't forget to register for #WGCEMEA in Paris this October to hear the latest on operator managed Wi-Fi, directly from the mouths of WBA work group leaders! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g56zJixQ #OMWi #OperatorManagedWiFi #GetConnected
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Outstanding residential broadband and connectivity in Smart Homes is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity. At #WGCEMEA this October, attendees will hear how operators can deliver and manage a great customer experience in 2025+; new applications and monetization possibilities with Wi-Fi Sensing; and a panel on addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home. Register for this fall's biggest and best Wi-Fi event here: https://lnkd.in/g56zJixQ #HomeWiFi #WiFiSensing #SmartHome #HomeSecurity #GetConnected
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