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World Broadband Association

Connecting the World by Bringing the Benefit of Broadband to All
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White Paper
Enriched service over converged Wi-Fi and cellular
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Using Artificial Intelligence in the Predeployment Phases of Broadband Infrastructure
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Net5.5G Best Practices and Deployment Guide
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Gigacity Index 2025
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Africa: Broadband Investment Guidebook
IMPORTANT
WEBINAR
May 13, 2025
How to Ensure a Successful Broadband Investment Strategy in Africa
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WEBINAR
October 1, 2025
BDC Sao Paulo 2025
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Event
October 14, 2025
Broadband Development Congress 2025
News Release
WBBA Broadband Development Congress Shanghai 2025 | Smarter Infrastructure: Converging AI and Broadband
June 23, 2025
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, 17 May 2025
May 19, 2025
WBBA's Inaugural Advisory Committee Held, 8th May 2025
May 14, 2025

Knowledge Center

We deliver industry leading whitepapers offering actionable insights, recommendations, and analysis of emerging trends to address industry challenges.
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Beyond Broadband: Revolutionizing CPN Connectivity
Working Group 6 – CPN
June, 2025
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Circular Economies and the Evolution of Fixed Broadband
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
June, 2025
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Expanding Advanced Fixed Broadband Networks For All
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
June, 2025
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Africa: Broadband Investment Guidebook
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
April, 2025
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Gigacity Index 2025
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
February, 2025
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Net5.5G Best Practices and Deployment Guide
Working Group 4 - Network Architecture and Technology
February, 2025
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Using Artificial Intelligence in the Predeployment Phases of Broadband Infrastructure
Working Group 7
February, 2025
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Enriched service over converged Wi-Fi and cellular
February, 2025
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The Role of AI in Fixed Networks Sustainability
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
November, 2024
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Fiber Development Index Analysis 2024
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
October, 2024
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North America: Broadband Investment Outlook
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
October, 2024
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Broadband and Cloud Development Index 2024 Report
Working Group 5 - Broadband and Cloud Development Index
October, 2024
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The Impact on Broadband Networks of Deploying Metaverse Applications at Scale
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
September, 2024
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Network Evolution For the 5.5G And 6G Era
Working Group 4 - Network Architecture and Technology
June, 2024
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Subjective Analysis of WBBA WG4 Cloud-Network Convergence Proof-of-Concept Project Test Report
Working Group 4 - Network Architecture and Technology
June, 2024
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WBBA Broadband Investment Guidebook 2024
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
May, 2024
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China Telecom’s Whole-home WiFi service
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May, 2024
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Gamtel National Broadband Network investment case study
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May, 2024
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Gigacity: Unleashing the power of connection and innovation
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
April, 2024
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Fixed Networks Energy Efficiency Toolkit
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
March, 2024
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WBBA Broadband Cloud Development Index Identifies Global Leaders and Best Practice
Working Group 5 - Broadband and Cloud Development Index
October, 2023
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The Importance of Greater Broadband Investment
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
September, 2023
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Driving the future: Understanding the landscape of Cloud Network Convergence 2023
Working Group 4 - Network Architecture and Technology
August, 2023
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Next-generation broadband roadmap 2023 to 2030
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
July, 2023
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Broadband Investment Demands and Trends 2023
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
July, 2023
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Evaluating the Telecom Industry's Sustainability Potential
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
July, 2023
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Sustainability in Telecom Service Providers' Strategy
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
October, 2022
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Broadband Case Study Success Stories
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
September, 2022
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Next-Generation Broadband Roadmap
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
August, 2022

Events

Convening the global broadband industry to deliver to bring you regular, global telecom and
broadband industry-leading events across global hubs, both online and in-person.
upcoming event
October 14, 2025
Broadband Development Congress 2025
Fixed broadband infrastructure is emerging as a cornerstone of national economic growth, digital sovereignty, and innovation. With Artificial Intelligence at the forefront, telecoms leaders are rethinking how networks, cloud platforms, and data ecosystems can be designed to serve long-term national interests. This event explores how telcos can lead the development of sovereign, future-ready infrastructure that enables AI-driven services, attracts strategic investment, and supports sustainable economic development. Attendees will gain insights into aligning infrastructure strategy with policy, accelerating deployment, and unlocking new value through AI, cloud, and next-generation broadband technologies. Be part of the conversation. Connect with decision-makers. Shape what’s next.
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October 1, 2025
BDC Sao Paulo 2025
Latin America’s broadband landscape is on the brink of a transformation, and AI is leading the charge. Join us at the WBBA BDC São Paulo 2025, where innovation meets impact. The event theme “Smarter Broadband for Latin America: Unlocking Access and Growth Potential Empowered by AI Innovation” sets the stage for bold ideas, real solutions, and the future of digital connectivity. Discover how AI is revolutionizing infrastructure, supercharging service delivery, and unlocking inclusive growth across the region. From next-gen networks to game-changing strategies, this high-level forum brings together the brightest minds in broadband, policy, and tech.
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July 16, 2025
WEBINAR
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Fixed Broadband Evolution and Circular Economy Practices
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July 1, 2025
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Multi-Technology Discussion to Enable Advanced Broadband Networks for All
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May 13, 2025
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How to Ensure a Successful Broadband Investment Strategy in Africa

About the World Broadband Association?

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) is a multilateral, broadband industry-led association, providing leadership for digital broadband across the next decade.

Our objective is to overcome industry challenges and drive the provision of networks and services for all. We aim to accelerate the healthy development of the global telecom industry, creating sustainable benefits for stakeholders, end users, and society.

The WBBA is an independent legal entity registered in Switzerland.

Working Groups

Discover the Working Groups

Generational Roadmap

By better understanding the scale, nature and timing of the future demand for services and applications, the first World Broadband Association working group is responsible for the Next Generation Broadband Roadmap.

 
Broadband Advocacy
The WBBA has a working group dedicated to developing and advocating a set of arguments for why it is important and beneficial to invest in developing broadband in any given region.
 
Environmental Sustainability

Embracing sustainability as a core element of corporate strategy offers great potential for the telecom industry, enabling companies to mitigate risks, improve operational efficiencies, enhance their reputation, access capital and drive innovation.

 
Network Technology
The fourth WBBA working group is focused on understanding the landscape of cloud network convergence, assessing and advising on how to achieve “cloud and network as one” and realise congestion-free new transport infrastructure with better network elastic scalability, enhanced intelligence, and true deterministic experience.
 
WBBA Broadband and Cloud Development Index

World Broadband Association’s mission to drive social-economic change required a robust understanding of the state, scale and nature of the digital divide.

 

Customer Premises Network – CPN

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape marked by the rise of UHD video, metaverse, online education, healthcare, and smart manufacturing, the demand for robust home and business broadband services has never been greater.

 

Artificial Intelligence – AI

Experience the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it revolutionizes life and work, both locally and globally. Stay ahead of the curve and embrace the dynamic shifts in our economy and society with confidence. Discover how AI is shaping the future today.

 
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