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1st October 2025
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WBBA Knowledge Center
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The WBBA’s Knowledge Centre is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the latest trends and insights in the broadband industry. It is also a valuable tool for policymakers, regulators, and industry professionals working to shape the future of broadband.
Beyond Broadband: Revolutionizing CPN Connectivity
Working Group 6 – CPN
As broadband networks evolve toward multi-gigabit speeds and ultra-low latency, the WBBA’s Working Group 6 highlights a critical shift: the customer premises network (CPN) is now the key to delivering true quality of experience. This white paper explores how next-generation applications - from cloud gaming and 8K streaming to XR and AI-powered smart homes - are redefining performance expectations beyond bandwidth alone.
Circular Economies and the Evolution of Fixed Broadband
Working Group 3 - Environmental Sustainability
Global broadband infrastructure is transitioning from copper cables to fiber, while many telecom operators have developed circular economy policies. The report examines the progress, benefits, and regulations associated with the transition from copper to fiber broadband networks, as well as operators' practices of recycling and reusing retired copper infrastructure as part of their broader circular economy strategies.
Expanding Advanced Fixed Broadband Networks For All
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
The World Broadband Association’s latest white paper outlines a clear roadmap for building advanced fixed broadband networks that fuel sustainable socioeconomic growth. As future applications demand ultra-reliable, low-latency, and secure connectivity, “being connected” is no longer enough. This paper explores optimal technology strategies—from fibre and 5G FWA to LEO satellites—to bridge digital divides in both developed and emerging markets.
Africa: Broadband Investment Guidebook
Working Group 2 - Broadband Advocacy
This guidebook helps stakeholders examine investment in broadband infrastructure, focusing on Africa. It provides insight into why investment in broadband in Africa is important, current trends in broadband investment in the region, the key metrics stakeholders must consider, the ways they can make broadband infrastructure investment more viable as well as potential financing and business models for broadband infrastructure deployment.
Gigacity Index 2025
Working Group 1 - Generational Roadmap
Net5.5G Best Practices and Deployment Guide
Working Group 4 - Network Architecture and Technology
The Net 5.5G Best Practices and Development Guide discusses the adoption and maturity of Net5.5G, as well as case studies and success stories from key industry players—operators, carriers, cloud providers, enterprises, cities, and campuses—who have contributed to the Net5.5G value chain across five continents by successfully implementing Net5.5G scenarios and functionalities.
Using Artificial Intelligence in the Predeployment Phases of Broadband Infrastructure
Working Group 7
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming pervasive among broadband service providers. This white paper from the World Broadband Association (WBBA) outlines the current and potential application areas of artificial intelligence (AI) specifically within the context of broadband predeployment phases (i.e., before rollouts).
Enriched service over converged Wi-Fi and cellular
