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Telecom Infra Project kicks off ‘OpenWiFi’ initiative to drive Wi-Fi cost down and innovation up

By Claus Hetting, Wi-Fi NOW CEO & Chairman

The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) – known for its successes in disaggregating cellular networks (with OpenRAN and DCSG) – has kicked off a concerted effort to affect something similar within the world of Wi-Fi: Headed up by Deutsche Telekom, Boingo, Facebook, and supported by major telcos, and Wi-Fi technology vendors big and small, TIP’s ‘OpenWiFi’ initiative launches May 12. The goal is seeding the ground for more ubiquitous Wi-Fi, at lower costs, featuring more service innovation, TIP says.

Announcing Telecom Council’s Innovation Showcase Class of 2021

Communications startups selected to feature in the 2021 Innovation Showcase Demo Day on May 13-14, with opportunities for sit-down discussions with multiple global telcos.

Facebook launches grand new vision for open source Wi-Fi architecture everywhere

Beyond the resources and backing of Facebook itself, the TIP Wi-Fi group of partners includes such talented startups as Plume, 2017 Wi-Fi NOW Award Winners Tanaza, and Canada-based ConnectUs Technologies.

TIP Community Momentum Driven by New Operator Demand, Technology Solutions, and Industry Alliances

It was at MWC four years ago that the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) was launched, bringing together a community dedicated to building better infrastructure for global networks.

YTL Communications Selects NetExperience & Actiontec Electronics to Implement First OpenWiFi Deployments in Malaysia.

SMEs, industrial and hospitality customers throughout Malaysia will benefit from advanced, low-cost WiFi technology. BARCELONA, Spain (February 27, 2024) – YTL Communications, Actiontec Electronics and NetExperience today announced the formation of a strategic...

WorldVue Announces Partnership with OpenWiFi

Houston-based company continues to enhance global connectivity solutions through transformative partnership HOUSTON (January 16, 2024) – WorldVue, the trusted platform which empowers guest-centric properties around the globe to leverage technologies such as video...

Single Digits and OpenWiFi partner to deploy seamless Wi-Fi connectivity at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte

The award-winning Wi-Fi software solution helps connect families across the Carolinas and around the world, empowering them to feel at home — even when they can’t be BEDFORD, N.H. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 — Single Digits, a leading provider of intelligent...