MWC

New for MWC 2013 – WBA Wi-Fi Zone and Lounge

Hall 8.1, Stand 8.1F3

Sponsored by:

Cisco fon Green Packet Transaction Network Services

Get the latest updates and forecasts from the people driving Next Generation Wi-Fi at the WBA Wi-Fi Zone, Hall 8.1

With a focus on Next Generation Hotpot, seamless Wi-Fi roaming and data offload for operators, the Wi-Fi Zone will shine a spotlight on the significant progress taking place in the Wi-Fi ecosystem. The WBA Lounge includes presentations from high profile industry analysts, key WBA figures and members. The WBA Lounge will play host to a wide range of activities and briefings and will showcase latest Wi-Fi products.

Speaker programme

All sessions open to public – no need to register
Download full speaker programme here

Seminar overview
Wi-Fi Offload

10:00-12:00 Monday-Wednesday

WBA has been working to resolve the challenges and fundamentals roadblocks of Wi-Fi Offload. This seminar will cover:

  • Understand the benefits and challenges for Wi-Fi offload strategy implementations
  • Listen to case studies of Wi-Fi Offload strategies deployed all around the world
Wi-Fi Roaming
14:00-15:00 Monday-Wednesday WBA is the leading forum that promotes the development of Wi-Fi roaming services using the WRIX framework to facilitate roaming implementation by operators. Attend this session to:

  • Understand the WRIX roaming framework and how to implement
  • Get to know the Interoperability Compliancy Program and it´s benefits
  • Understand case studies for Wi-Fi Roaming implementations
NGH and Carrier Wi-Fi
15:30-17:00 Monday-Wednesday The Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) Program is setting the scene for a secure, seamless and interoperable NGH experience leading to a Carrier Grade Wi-Fi ecosystem:

  • Understand the NGH Program, activities, participants and benefits
  • State of art of NGH deployments and Wi-Fi monetization
  • Understand the support of NGH for HetNet and Carrier Grade Wi-Fi experience
Special sessions
Meet-the-Analysts
13:00-14:00 Monday Connect with leading analysts on their views, opinions and forecasts on Next Generation Hotspot (NGH), Wi-Fi Offloading Strategies and Carrier Grade Wi-Fi developments
Meet-the-Partners
12:30-13:30 Tuesday WBA is actively working with the most important industry bodies to promote Wi-Fi adoption and remove barriers to lead to a Carrier Wi-Fi ecosystem:

  • How various operator segments are integrating carrier Wi-Fi in their multi-access network and business strategy
  • Understand the current work of WBA with GSMA, Small Cells Forum, Cable Labs and Wi-Fi Alliance

 

Location map

WBA MWC 2013 stand

Contact

To arrange a meeting with the WBA at the Wi-Fi Zone contact:
Ton Brand ton@wballiance.com