WBBA Launches AI-Net Certification at Asia-Pacific Summit

On July 15, 2026, the World Broadband Association (WBBA) introduced AI-Net, a significant certification for data communications, at the Asia-Pacific Broadband Development Summit in Bangkok. This certification establishes a roadmap for global network transition to intelligence-driven systems, essential for the evolving AI landscape.

AI-Net focuses on three pivotal pillars: national policy guidance, industry ecosystem cooperation, and Net5.5G penetration. By redefining assessment metrics, the certification aims to enhance technology integration and network efficiency, ensuring robust support for AI-driven applications.

The initiative underscores the dual impact: "Network for AI" emphasizes robust network infrastructures for AI performance, while "AI for Network" incorporates intelligence into system management for enhanced network operations. The assessment also examines national policy and operator performance in deploying advanced networks.