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US regulator suggests using auto safety spectrum to boost Wi-Fi
Little-used block of spectrum set aside for auto safety should be split to accommodate the rapidly growing number of wireless devices – US telecoms regulator Read more…
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Should you use Wi-Fi or LoRa for IoT? Why not both at once?
A report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance and the LoRa Alliance claims Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN can be combined to create a plethora of new IoT use cases. Read more…
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Wi-Fi Certified 6 is available for next-gen users
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ certification program from Wi-Fi Alliance® is now available and delivers the best user experience. Read more…
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WBA calls for unified approach for next-gen Wi-Fi services
WBA calls for unified approach to standards and trials to drive performance and service improvements for next generation and in-home Wi-Fi services Read more…
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Q: Is private 5G the new enterprise Wi-Fi? A: Don’t be silly
Manufacturers are reportedly keen to dump Wi-Fi in favor of private 5G networks, but that doesn’t mean Wi-Fi’s days are numbered. ITEM: 5G in 2019 could be good for something else besides home broadband – Read more…
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AIS Fibre launches Nokia’s mesh Wi-Fi home solution
Thai fixed broadband operator AIS Fibre is teaming up with Nokia to provide residential customers with a meshed Wi-Fi network that delivers Wi-Fi coverage to every corner of the home. AIS is the first service Read more…
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4G is faster than Wi-Fi, and now your offload model is broken
ITEM: The days of Wi-Fi serving as a superior connectivity alternative to mobile broadband are drawing to a close, which means cellcos are going to have to rethink the role that Wi-Fi plays in their Read more…
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WBA calls for harmonized Wi-Fi integration with 5G
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has published a report which outlines the options and alternative approaches available for combining access over Wi-Fi-based and cellular-based networks in the run-up to 5G, and calls for a harmonized Read more…
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India opens up 5-GHz band for Wi-Fi and 5G free of charge
India’s government has reportedly opened up spectrum in the 5-GHz band that mobile operators can use for Wi-Fi and 5G with no license or spectrum fee required. According to ET Telecom, a government notification has Read more…
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802.11ax becomes Wi-Fi 6 under new WBA branding scheme
The Wi-Fi Alliance industry group says the next iteration of the technology, 802.11ax, has been branded ‘Wi-Fi 6’ as part of a new naming effort to make further updates less confusing to consumers. The new Read more…