Wi-Fi Alliance | Passpoint support for AirNodes

World Mobile is an official member of the Wi-Fi Alliance, the global body that guides Wi-Fi standards, testing, and certification.[1] Membership opens access to Wi-Fi CERTIFIED programs, technical resources, and collaboration with leading operators and device makers. This strengthens World Mobile’s network and makes partnerships easier globally.

More from Wi-Fi Alliance:
Website: https://www.wi-fi.org/
Member companies: https://www.wi-fi.org/member-companies
Passpoint resources: Passpoint® Resources | Wi-Fi Alliance

What is the Wi-Fi Alliance?

The Wi-Fi Alliance sets how Wi-Fi works across devices and networks. It owns the Wi-Fi trademark and runs the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED program so certified products interoperate securely and reliably. Members get access to certification, technical specs and test plans, and working groups that help shape future features.

The game-changer: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint

Passpoint[2] brings automatic, secure roaming across participating Wi-Fi networks. It removes captive portals and manual logins by using standardized profiles so devices authenticate seamlessly. For operators, it enables policy-based offload[3] to Wi-Fi and keeps enterprise-grade security.

What this means for World Mobile

Membership lets World Mobile certify AirNodes and services under Wi-Fi CERTIFIED programs, align with recognized standards, and work directly with partners that expect certified interoperability. With Passpoint, third-party devices can roam and offload onto AirNodes where partner policies allow, growing usage while keeping access simple and secure.

What this enables

  • Password-free, portal-free access for eligible devices and partners.
  • Policy-based offload from mobile networks to Wi-Fi when it makes sense.
  • Faster integrations through shared certification and common test plans.
  • Stronger device trust and simpler operations.
  • Wider reach and lower costs as roaming and offload scale.
  • More traffic through AirNodes and across the World Mobile network, which increases revenue flowing into the ecosystem and the sharing economy.

How Passpoint roaming could work with AirNodes

  1. A device installs a profile from a participating provider or partner app.
  2. When the device detects an AirNode that matches policy, it connects automatically with secure authentication.
  3. Traffic is handled under operator policy, allowing offload or roaming without user steps.

  1. The Wi-Fi Alliance is a non-profit industry group that develops certification programs and promotes secure Wi-Fi interoperability. ↩︎

  2. Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) enables secure Wi-Fi access using standardized discovery and authentication so users connect without typing passwords. ↩︎

  3. Policy-based offload lets an operator set rules for when traffic moves from cellular to Wi-Fi (for example, by location, load, or plan) ↩︎