News Releases
October 2008
October 28, 2008Global 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, 2008Wi-Fi brand awareness and consumer affinity continues to grow worldwide
July 2008
July 14, 2008Wi-Fi Alliance announces Wi-Fi World Conference at Wireless China Beijing
June 2008
June 30, 2008Wi-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, 2008Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n draft 2.0 driving enterprise adoption of next-generation Wi-Fi technology
April 2008
April 8, 2008Wi-Fi Alliance® Welcomes Atheros® Communications as New Sponsor Member
March 2008
March 24, 2008Wi-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, 2008Wi-Fi Alliance® Certifies 200 Products for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Enabling Easy Setup of Consumer Wi-Fi Networks
January 2008
January 14, 2008Wi-Fi Alliance® to Hold Regional Symposium in Taipei
December 2007
December 14, 2007Wi-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, 2007New 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, 2007Next-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, 2007Worldwide 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, 2007Wi-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, 2007Survey 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, 2007Wi-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, 2007Wi-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, 2007Wi-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, 2007Wi-Fi Alliance® to Ease Setup of Home Wi-Fi Networks with New Industry-wide Program
December 2006
December 11, 2006Propelled by Hot Holiday Products, Wi-Fi® Sales to Exceed 200 Million Units for 2006
November 2006
November 2, 2006Survey: Protecting Wireless Network an Essential Element of Home Security
October 2006
October 31, 2006Study: 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, 2006Wi-Fi Alliance® and CTIA – the Wireless Association® Launch Joint Test Program to Profile Converged Mobile Phones
August 2006
August 29, 2006Wi-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, 2006Wi-Fi® Tops iPod and Home Phone As Most Desirable
June 2006
June 26, 2006Wi-Fi® Adoption In China Is Gaining Momentum
June 7, 2006
WIFFIES Brand Awards
April 2006
April 6, 2006Wi-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, 2006WPA2 Security Now Mandatory for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Products
December 2005
December 13, 2005Travelers 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, 2005More than 120 Million Wi-Fi Chipsets Shipped in 2005
October 2005
October 27, 2005Merriam-Webster Adds "Wi-Fi®"
September 2005
September 13, 2005Wi-Fi Alliance Enhances Wi-Fi Certification Services for China market
August 2005
August 8, 2005Wi-Fi Alliance Appoints New Head Chairman
April 2005
April 12, 2005Extended EAP Briefing
April 12, 2005
Wi-Fi Alliance expands Wi-Fi Protected Access Certification Program for Enterprise and Government Users
October 2004
October 21, 2004Announcing 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, 2004Wi-Fi Reaching Beyond Laptops
September 1, 2004
Wi-Fi Alliance Introduces Next Generation of Wi-Fi Security
July 2004
July 19, 2004Wi-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, 2004Wi-Fi Alliance Names New Chairman
May 2004
May 25, 2004Wi-Fi Purchasing Made Easier For Consumers
March 2004
March 18, 2004Wi-Fi Alliance Launches Wi-Fi ZONE Finder Portal Program
February 2004
February 3, 2004Wi-Fi Protected Access Security Sees Strong Adoption
January 2004
January 8, 2004Wi-Fi Certification Proves Essential to Positive Wireless LAN Experience
October 2003
October 6, 2003New 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, 2003Wi-Fi Certifications Grow Rapidly
July 2003
July 8, 2003Wi-Fi Alliance Announces First Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ IEEE 802.11g Products
June 2003
June 12, 2003Wi-Fi Alliance Announces New Managing Director
May 2003
May 13, 2003Wi-Fi ZONE™ Helps Travelers Stay Connected Around the World
April 2003
April 29, 2003Wi-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, 2003Wi-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, 2003Wi-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, 2002Wi-Fi Certified Products Rocket To Over 500 In Four Months
November 18, 2002
Wi-Fi Alliance Broadens Membership Base
October 2002
October 10, 2002Texas 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, 2002Wi-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, 2000Six 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, 2000Wireless 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, 2000Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) Awards First Wi-Fi Interoperability Certifications
December 1999
December 8, 1999Membership 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, 1999WECA 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
