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Cisco in the running to buy FireFly JV from Airtel and Vodafone Idea
Airtel and Vodafone Idea are in talks with Cisco Systems to sell their entire stake in their public Wi-Fi JV FireFly Networks for $25 million. Read more…
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5G vs Wi-Fi: the battle for the 6 GHz band is well underway
The 3GPP starts work on 5G NR for the 6-GHz band. That could free up fresh spectrum for operators – if Wi-Fi doesn’t commandeer it first. Read more…
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WBA leaders – world on the verge of becoming one giant Wi-Fi network
The leaders of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) believe the world is on the verge of becoming one giant global Wi-Fi network. Read more…
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Warning – when online microwave ovens affect wi-fi signals
People should avoid using the microwave at the same time as they are making video calls, watching videos or doing something important online. Read more…
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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…
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Ruckus is why Trump/Kim meeting had good Wi-Fi, anyway
Arris subsidiary Ruckus Networks announced that it was the company who deployed a high-performance Wi-Fi network at the International Media Center in Singapore for the US during the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Summit held Read more…
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Think 5G will kill off Wi-Fi? Here’s five reasons why you’re wrong
For all the hype over 5G’s capabilities, Wi-Fi will remain the de facto standard for organizations for a long time yet. Here are five reasons why. At the recent 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, Read more…
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It’s high time for emerging market operators to cash in on Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi represents a huge opportunity for service providers in emerging markets and recent initiatives from technology players such as Google and Facebook confirm it. However, there are a number of reasons why Wi-Fi has not Read more…
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Public Wi-Fi is key to India’s digital inclusion ambitions: report
Public Wi-Fi can play a key role in driving ubiquitous connectivity and digital inclusion in India, according to a new Analysys Mason report. Despite fast increases in number of people connected (316 million at the Read more…
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StarHub offers Linksys router designed to tackle home Wi-Fi congestion
StarHub and Linksys have launched a new MU-MIMO home router specifically built to solve a key issue for customers in Singapore – home Wi-Fi speeds slowed by heavy use and congested signals from multiple routers Read more…
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Experts are making a real mesh of Wi-Fi – and it’s working!
Experts are making a real mesh of Wi-Fi – and it’s working! AirTies CEO Philippe Alcaras believes that Wi-Fi is like water – homes used to have one source of water now its available in multiple outlets Read more…