WHAT IS WBA’S AFC SERVICE AND ITS KEY FEATURES?

The WBA Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) Service is a cloud-based platform, based on the industry’s OpenAFC opensource specification, that enables your Wi-Fi devices to operate safely and efficiently in the 6 GHz band.

Cloud-Based Coordination

Your devices communicate directly with the WBA AFC Service to receive the latest frequency guidance.

Standards-Complaint

Fully aligned with the Open AFC Specification, ensuring interoperability and regulatory compliance

Dynamic Channel & Power Management

The service provides each device with approved frequencies and transmit power levels based on its location and surrounding environment.

AFC Support Services

WBA offers expert services to help you deploy and operate AFC-enabled networks with confidence:

Interference Incident Response

Engineering support and analysis to investigate and resolve interference issues quickly and effectively

Access point Deployment Planning

Include site surveys, risk assessments, implementation evaluations, and strategies to minimize potential interference

Custom Software & Simulation Tools

Development of specialized tools or capabilities to enhance performance- such as improving accuracy, optimizing deployments, or further reducing interference risk

From onboarding, deployment planning to overall operations for you and your customers, WBA AFC services will support you each step of the way

For WBA Member AP OEMs

A two-column diagram for AFC onboarding. Left side lists 'Virtual Lab Testing' and 'Field Testing' under 'AFC Onboarding'. Arrows point to 'AP Operations' on the right, which includes 'WBA AFC Service' and 'AFC Enhancement Services'.

For 6 GHz WiFi Customers

A two-column diagram for 6 GHz WiFi deployment planning. Left side lists 'Survey Analysis', 'Implementation Assessment', 'Risk Assessment', and 'Field Testing' under 'Deployment Planning'. Arrows point to 'AP Operations' on the right, which includes 'WBA AFC Service' and 'Interference Incident Response'.

About Wireless Broadband Alliance Services

Wireless Broadband Alliance has two areas of operation which are set up and run totally separately but pulls on the knowledge and expertise of over 20+ years of operation and industry influence.

Wireless Broadband Alliance Inc, set up in 2003 as a not-for-profit organization focused on driving the seamless and interoperable services experience via Wi-Fi within the global wireless ecosystem; Wireless Broadband Alliance Services is set up as a separate commercial organization to operate and run the WBA AFC service on behalf of its customers.