Wi-Fi Alliance Services Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Wi-Fi Alliance Services

• Mission of the Company: To drive the broadest possible adoption of 6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi by offering Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) services to the Wi-Fi industry.

• Founded: 2023

• Founder: Wi-Fi Alliance as a wholly owned subsidiary.

• Key People:

• Kevin Robinson: President and CEO

• Gaurav Jain: Senior Director, Wi-Fi Technologies

• Alex Roytblat: Vice President, Worldwide Regulatory Affairs

• Yonathan Vivas: Product Manager

• Headquarters: Austin, TX

• Number of Employees: More than 870 members.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Providing AFC services and supporting the adoption and optimization of 6 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum.

Products

• Wi-Fi AFC (Automated Frequency Coordination)

• Description: A system developed to support significant device growth and optimize factors such as latency and throughput for the 6 GHz spectrum.

• Key Features:

• Scalable Solution: Supports device growth with continuous optimization.

• Highly Extensible: Capable of rapid market entry as 6 GHz becomes available.

• Advanced Modeling: Uses site-specific information for accuracy and spectrum access optimization.

• Expertise and Talent: Backed by extensive Wi-Fi testing and engineering expertise.

Recent Developments

• FCC Waiver Approval (December 5, 2024): The FCC granted Wi-Fi Alliance Services a waiver allowing enhanced capabilities for the AFC system to account for building entry loss for specific indoor devices.

• Momentum Building (April 24, 2024): Advancement in AFC for outdoor and standard power 6 GHz Wi-Fi.

• FCC Approval (February 23, 2024): The AFC system received final FCC approval for commercial operations.

• Partnership with Hamina Wireless (February 21, 2024): Collaboration to streamline Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 deployments.

• Commercial Readiness (December 13, 2023): Successful completion of requirements for regulatory approval by the FCC.

• Launch of Wi-Fi Alliance Services (August 2023): The establishment of the subsidiary to drive the adoption of standard power 6 GHz Wi-Fi in the U.S. and Canada.

• Webinar on 6 GHz Standard Power Device Testing (May 16, 2023): Introduction of testing specifications for devices operating under the AFC system.

Summary

Wi-Fi Alliance Services leverages 20+ years of Wi-Fi Alliance experience to enhance adoption and optimize the use of the 6 GHz spectrum. Through their AFC system, they offer innovative solutions to advance Wi-Fi connectivity. Recent developments include gaining FCC approvals and forming strategic partnerships to broaden their market impact, particularly in enhancing the capabilities and deployment of Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz spectrum.