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New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi
Unified Communications

New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi

Wireless Broadband Alliance unveils Zero Trust framework to secure converged Private 5G and Wi-Fi networks across enterprise sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans
Unified Communications

Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Powertec to distribute Fuzion off-grid systems in ANZ
Unified Communications

Powertec to distribute Fuzion off-grid systems in ANZ

Powertec wins Fuzion distribution rights in ANZ, boosting off-grid solar power options for regional telecoms and security networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability

Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence
Unified Communications

Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence

Dr Derek Peterson, CTO at Boingo Wireless, has been named chairman of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, leading Wi-Fi and cellular convergence efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
LF Broadband & WBA unite for seamless broadband future
Unified Communications

LF Broadband & WBA unite for seamless broadband future

LF Broadband has teamed up with the Wireless Broadband Alliance to develop open source wireless broadband solutions, enhancing global connectivity and standards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Wireless Broadband reveals Wi-Fi industry trends for 2025
Unified Communications

Wireless Broadband reveals Wi-Fi industry trends for 2025

The Wireless Broadband Alliance forecasts significant Wi-Fi advancements by 2025, highlighting AI's role and the rise of Wi-Fi 7 for enhanced connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Cloud4Wi increases involvement with Wireless Broadband Alliance
Unified Communications

Cloud4Wi increases involvement with Wireless Broadband Alliance

Cloud4Wi has increased its involvement with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) by upgrading its membership level from Implementer to Principal Member.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Wireless broadband stories

Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa
Unified Communications

Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa

Blue Cloud joins BSNL's 5G FWA partner panel in Maharashtra and Goa, tying in Konkan Railway plans and forecast INR ₹178 crore in two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
Unified Communications

NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role
Unified Communications

Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role

Australians are drifting to 5G by default rather than demand, as NBN stays the fixed-line backbone despite rising mobile network options.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
Unified Communications

TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion

TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Optus opens 5G standalone fixed wireless access to MVNOs
Unified Communications

Optus opens 5G standalone fixed wireless access to MVNOs

Optus enables MVNOs to offer dedicated 5G Standalone Fixed Wireless Access, enhancing speed and latency with a new core network, boosting service innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes
Unified Communications

Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes

Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024