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March 12, 2025

Focusing on Growth and Innovation: Key take-aways from WBBA’s General Assembly & Board Meeting in Barcelona

WBBA General Assembly & Board Meeting in Barcelona
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) concluded its General Assembly and Board Meeting in Barcelona last week, just as MWC 2025 kicked off.  The meeting reflects the dedication and focus of its members to collectively overcome industry challenges and support the drive towards global broadband network and services provision for all.

Key topics on the agenda included the impressive growth in WBBA’s membership figures to over one hundred and sixty members in over fifty countries, along with a focus on industry research and analysis conducted by WBBA working groups led by member experts. Topics cover: Environmental Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, WBBA Broadband & Cloud development along with Broadband advocacy.

Dr Li Zhengmao, WBBA Board Chairman and Martin Creaner, WBBA Director General took this opportunity to welcome 4 new board members: Globe Telecom from the Philippines, ZTE from Hong Kong, Turkcell from Turkey and Informa from the UK. With their wealth of expertise and collective industry insights, it adds to the capabilities and influence of the WBBA.

The WBBA extends its gratitude to all members for their active participation and invaluable contributions to the success of the last twelve months. Their dedication and commitment are essential in shaping the future of broadband technology and driving positive change on a global scale.

WBBA objective is to overcome industry challenges and support the drive towards the provision of broadband & cloud networks and services for all. We aim to accelerate the healthy development of the industry, while generating sustainable benefits for stakeholders, end users, and society.

For those interested in joining the WBBA and contributing to its mission, we encourage you to register your interest and become part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing broadband technology for the benefit of all. Together, we can shape a brighter future powered by connectivity and innovation.

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