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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.

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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.

Are we ready for the next supply chain disruption?

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New Opportunities for Wi-Fi Operators with Open Wi-Fi and OpenRoaming^TM

The promise and delivery of Open Wi-Fi and OpenRoamingTM is changing the way Wi-Fi is deployed and managed, creating lucrative new opportunities for operators and service providers. Open Wi-Fi enables the deployment of disaggregated networks by using hardware running...

How Open Wi-Fi Solves the Problem of Vendor Lock for Service Providers

One of the many challenges Wi-Fi service providers face is the Catch-22 problem of vendor lock, a dilemma that arises when you become confined to a proprietary solution despite the availability of lower cost alternatives. As a service provider, you must always balance...