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WBA releases WISPr 2.0 specification

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SAN DIEGO, USA: The Wireless broadband Alliance (WBA), a group promoting interoperability among carrier Wi-Fi networks, released a set of specifications to aid roaming between Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs).

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The second version of its Wireless ISP roaming, WISPr 2.0, will provide authentication between Wi-Fi networks and other access networks like GSM/UMTS/LTE and WiMAX. WISPr 2.0 will also make roaming easier and help overcome interoperability problems.

Earlier this week six new members, AT&T, Cisco, Comcast, Devicescape, KT Corporation and Verizon, joined the group.

Chris Bruce, chair, WBA, said, "Demand for Wi-Fi access in the 'third place' is growing, as more and more consumers want to stay connected in indoor locations outside the home or office."

"Uptake of smartphones and tablet devices has seen a rising number of companies offering Wi-Fi as part of their service mix and we are delighted to open the alliance to new members. We are excited about the upcoming meeting where together across the eco-system we will work on how we can make Wi-Fi even easier for customers to use," he added.

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