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WBBA's AI-Net Certification: A Game Changer in Data Communication

On July 16, 2026, at the Broadband Development Summit (BDS) held in Bangkok, the World Broadband Association (WBBA) officially launched the AI-Net certification. This global data communication certification is designed to serve countries and operators worldwide, signaling a major milestone in digital infrastructure. The AI-Net certification aims to guide the transition from connection-centered architectures to intelligence-focused networks, effectively ushering in the shift from the 'Fully Cloud' era to the 'Fully Intelligent' age. This strategic move is expected to accelerate intergenerational evolution and intelligent transformation across the industry.

Artificial intelligence is currently reshaping the global economy, necessitating greater capacity, scalability, and intelligence from the underlying infrastructure. As industries transition to Net5.5G, traditional metrics such as bandwidth and coverage no longer reflect national competitiveness in this intelligent era. Consequently, the WBBA has implemented the AI-Net certification, focusing on three new fundamental elements: national policy guidelines, collaborative inter-industry ecosystems, and the prevalence of Net5.5G. This measurement framework aims to systematically evaluate technological maturity and boost the global adoption of Net5.5G by aligning top-level policies with industrial ecosystems.

During the launch, WBBA elaborated on the dual reinforcement effect of the AI-Net certification, highlighting its two fundamental values. Firstly,