News Releases

October 2008

October 28, 2008
Global appetite for interoperable and protected Wi-Fi® pushes Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ to 5,000-product milestone

October 12, 2008
Wi-Fi Alliance® expands certification testing in China

October 6, 2008
College students say Wi-Fi has become a fixture on campus; 73 percent say Wi-Fi helps them get better grades

September 2008

September 9, 2008
Wi-Fi brand awareness and consumer affinity continues to grow worldwide

July 2008

July 14, 2008
Wi-Fi Alliance announces Wi-Fi World Conference at Wireless China Beijing

June 2008

June 30, 2008
Wi-Fi Alliance® now certifying devices for Voice Over Wi-Fi applications

June 23, 2008
802.11n equipment sales show continued momentum one year after Wi-Fi Alliance certification program begins

June 5, 2008
Next generation Wi-Fi branding fuels consumer awareness

May 2008

May 19, 2008
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n draft 2.0 driving enterprise adoption of next-generation Wi-Fi technology

April 2008

April 8, 2008
Wi-Fi Alliance® Welcomes Atheros® Communications as New Sponsor Member

March 2008

March 24, 2008
Wi-Fi® Technology Enabling Economic and Social Development in Rural and Urban India

March 11, 2008
Wi-Fi Alliance® to Hold Regional Symposium in Chennai March 17

February 2008

February 11, 2008
Wi-Fi Alliance® Certifies 200 Products for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Enabling Easy Setup of Consumer Wi-Fi Networks

January 2008

January 14, 2008
Wi-Fi Alliance® to Hold Regional Symposium in Taipei

December 2007

December 14, 2007
Wi-Fi Alliance Names New Executive Director, Edgar Figueroa

December 11, 2007
With Writers' Strike Side-Lining Shows, 50 Percent in New Poll Say They Are Turning to the Web

December 4, 2007
Wi-Fi® Industry to Ship 300 Million Chipsets in 2007

November 2007

November 27, 2007
New Wi-Fi Alliance® White Paper Focuses on Benefits of Voice over Wi-Fi

November 12, 2007
More Than 4,000 Products Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ by the Wi-Fi Alliance®

September 2007

September 25, 2007
Next-Generation Wi-Fi a Reality With More Than 95 Products Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ for 802.11n Draft 2.0

September 19, 2007
Top Industry Leaders to Drive Discussions at Global Wi-Fi Summit in China

September 10, 2007
Global Wi-Fi Summit in China to Include Wi-Fi Technical Training Course

August 2007

August 28, 2007
Worldwide Study Indicates Strong Growth in Consumer Awareness of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Program

August 21, 2007
Wi-Fi Alliance® Designates Wipro Technologies as an Authorized Test Laboratory

August 16, 2007
Wi-Fi Alliance® to Hold Regional Symposium in Bangalore

June 2007

June 25, 2007
Wi-Fi Alliance® Begins Testing of Next-Generation Wi-Fi Gear

June 11, 2007
Wi-Fi® Brands Take Center Stage in Marketing and Advertising

May 2007

May 23, 2007
Survey Reveals America's Attachment to Wi-Fi®, Freedom of Mobility

May 16, 2007
Wi-Fi Alliance® Reveals New Logo and Announces First Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ 802.11n Draft 2.0 Products and Test Suite

April 2007

April 16, 2007
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Eases Retail Sales Process and Enables Consumers to Buy with Confidence

April 9, 2007
Wi-Fi Alliance® to Sponsor First China Wi-Fi Summit in Beijing this September

March 2007

March 27, 2007
Wi-Fi®/Mobile Convergence Benefits Would Entice Many Subscribers to Switch Wireless Carriers and Abandon Landlines

March 22, 2007
Wi-Fi Alliance Leads Dialog on Mobile Voice over IP Integration Strategies at CTIA Wireless 2007

February 2007

February 12, 2007
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Phones Total On Path To Exceed 100 As Convergence Market Gains Worldwide Momentum

February 5, 2007
India Wi-Fi® Market Nears $750 Million Mark By 2012; New Report Details Opportunities And Challenges

January 2007

January 8, 2007
Wi-Fi Alliance® to Ease Setup of Home Wi-Fi Networks with New Industry-wide Program

December 2006

December 11, 2006
Propelled by Hot Holiday Products, Wi-Fi® Sales to Exceed 200 Million Units for 2006

November 2006

November 2, 2006
Survey: Protecting Wireless Network an Essential Element of Home Security

October 2006

October 31, 2006
Study: Americans Choose Wi-Fi® Over Starbucks and Frown on Borrowing a Network Without Permission

October 17, 2006
Wi-Fi Alliance® ‘Adopter Membership’ Offers Companies New Opportunities to Shape Expanding Wi-Fi Industry

September 2006

September 12, 2006
Wi-Fi Alliance® and CTIA – the Wireless Association® Launch Joint Test Program to Profile Converged Mobile Phones

August 2006

August 29, 2006
Wi-Fi Alliance® to Certify Pre-Standard IEEE 802.11n Products Next Year

August 22, 2006
Wi-Fi Alliance® Selects Wipro Technologies to Provide Pre-Certification Services at Bangalore Lab

August 16, 2006
Wi-Fi Alliance® Announces Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

August 14, 2006
Wi-Fi Alliance® Certifies 3,000th Product

July 2006

July 12, 2006
Wi-Fi® Tops iPod and Home Phone As Most Desirable

June 2006

June 26, 2006
Wi-Fi® Adoption In China Is Gaining Momentum

June 7, 2006
WIFFIES Brand Awards

April 2006

April 6, 2006
Wi-Fi Alliance and CTIA Partner to Define Certification Tests for Converged Wi-Fi/Mobile Phones

April 5, 2006
Wi-Fi Mobile Convergence White Paper Explores Emerging Market Segment and Importance of Product Certification

April 4, 2006
Backgrounder: Wi-Fi® Quality of Service Features Enable The Connected World

April 3, 2006
Media Advisory: Wi-Fi Alliance Leads Voice over Wi-Fi Session at CTIA Wireless 2006

March 2006

March 13, 2006
WPA2™ Security Now Mandatory for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Products

December 2005

December 13, 2005
Travelers have a new favorite companion: the Wi-Fi-enabled notebook computer

December 13, 2005
Could Wi-Fi save your marriage? Survey reveals how wireless technology is changing lives

December 6, 2005
Wi-Fi Alliance WMM Power Save Certification Brings Robust Power Management to Handheld Wi-Fi Devices

November 2005

November 28, 2005
More than 120 Million Wi-Fi Chipsets Shipped in 2005

October 2005

October 27, 2005
Merriam-Webster Adds "Wi-Fi®"

September 2005

September 13, 2005
Wi-Fi Alliance Enhances Wi-Fi Certification Services for China market

August 2005

August 8, 2005
Wi-Fi Alliance Appoints New Head Chairman

April 2005

April 12, 2005
Extended EAP Briefing

April 12, 2005
Wi-Fi Alliance expands Wi-Fi Protected Access Certification Program for Enterprise and Government Users

October 2004

October 21, 2004
Announcing the First Wi-Fi Certified Products That Support Cellular and Wi-Fi Communications

October 11, 2004
Wi-Fi Alliance Will Not Certify Pre-Standard 802.11n Features

September 2004

September 8, 2004
Wi-Fi Reaching Beyond Laptops

September 1, 2004
Wi-Fi Alliance Introduces Next Generation of Wi-Fi Security

July 2004

July 19, 2004
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Additional Wi-Fi Certification Laboratories

July 19, 2004
Wi-Fi Alliance Extensions Policy Makes Certification Program More Robust

June 2004

June 2, 2004
Wi-Fi Alliance Names New Chairman

May 2004

May 25, 2004
Wi-Fi Purchasing Made Easier For Consumers

March 2004

March 18, 2004
Wi-Fi Alliance Launches Wi-Fi ZONE Finder Portal Program

February 2004

February 3, 2004
Wi-Fi Protected Access Security Sees Strong Adoption

January 2004

January 8, 2004
Wi-Fi Certification Proves Essential to Positive Wireless LAN Experience

October 2003

October 6, 2003
New Tool to Find a Wi-Fi ZONE With Your WAP-Enabled Cell Phone

October 1, 2003
Wi-Fi ZONE Keeps Travelers Connected In Almost 50 Countries

September 2003

September 30, 2003
Wi-Fi Certifications Grow Rapidly

July 2003

July 8, 2003
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces First Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ IEEE 802.11g Products

June 2003

June 12, 2003
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces New Managing Director

May 2003

May 13, 2003
Wi-Fi ZONE™ Helps Travelers Stay Connected Around the World

April 2003

April 29, 2003
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces First Products Certified for Wi-Fi Protected Access Security

April 29, 2003
Wi-Fi Protected Access Briefing

April 7, 2003
Wi-Fi Celebrates Its Third Birthday

April 7, 2003
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Products Near 700

February 2003

February 25, 2003
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Certification Plans for IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN Products

February 5, 2003
Wi-Fi Alliance Praises Senators Allen and Boxer on the Introduction of the Jumpstart Broadband Act of 2003

January 2003

January 16, 2003
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces First Wi-Fi Certified 5 GHz IEEE 802.11a and Dual Band Products

January 9, 2003
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Wi-Fi Zone Global Brand For Public Access Services

November 2002

November 18, 2002
Wi-Fi Certified Products Rocket To Over 500 In Four Months

November 18, 2002
Wi-Fi Alliance Broadens Membership Base

October 2002

October 10, 2002
Texas Instruments Joins Wi-Fi Alliance Board of Directors

October 9, 2002
Wi-Fi Alliance Begins Wi-Fi Certification of 5 GHz IEEE 802.11a Products

October 3, 2002
Wi-Fi Alliance Simplifies Future Wi-Fi Enhancements

October 1, 2002
Wi-Fi Alliance Is The New Name For WECA

July 2002

July 8, 2002
Wi-Fi Wireless LANS Continue To Grow At An Amazing Pace

July 8, 2002
Wi-Fi Certification Laboratories to Open In Tokyo and Singapore

July 2000

July 19, 2000
Six Wi-Fi Interoperability Certifications Awarded By The Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA)

July 17, 2000
Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Adds Leading Companies From Around the World to its Membership

May 2000

May 8, 2000
Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) Awards New Wi-Fi Interoperability Certification

May 8, 2000
Wireless Interoperability Initiative Continues to Attract Industry Giants

April 2000

April 17, 2000
Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) Awards First Wi-Fi Interoperability Certifications

December 1999

December 8, 1999
Membership In The Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) Continues To Grow

December 6, 1999
WECA Honored Along With IEEE 802.11 By PC Magazine As Network Standards Leaders

September 1999

September 30, 1999
WECA Applauds IEEE Ratification Of High-Speed Additions To Wireless LAN Standard

September 15, 1999
Technology Giants Back Wireless Interoperability Initiative

September 15, 1999
Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) Announces Independent Test Lab and Wi-Fi Technology Brand