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Latest news, insights and industry updates from Friendly WiFi and the sectors we support.
Stay up to date with the latest from Friendly WiFi and the wider digital safety and connectivity sector. Explore our latest news, insights and updates, including Friendly WiFi developments, certification announcements, client stories and useful advice, alongside blogs discussing online safety, public WiFi and emerging digital trends. You can also discover industry-focused articles covering developments, challenges and innovation across the sectors we support. Use the filters below to browse News, Blog and Industry Blog content and quickly find the updates most relevant to you.
Powering Retail Resilience: How 5G Connectivity Is Keeping Stores Online
In today’s retail landscape, connectivity is no longer just part of the infrastructure — it is the infrastructure. From processing transactions to enabling digital experiences, modern retail environments depend on reliable, always-on connectivity. When networks fail, the impact is immediate — affecting revenue, operations, and customer experience all at once. As a result, retailers are increasingly prioritising resilience as a core part of their connectivity strategy. The Gro
Mar 253 min read
Supporting Safe and Reliable Connectivity for Schools with Calix
Reliable internet access has become a fundamental part of modern education. From digital classrooms and online learning platforms to collaboration tools and cloud-based resources, connectivity now sits at the heart of how students learn and how educators teach. Solutions such as Calix Internet for Schools are helping broadband providers and communities deliver the connectivity that schools need to support today’s digital learning environments. By combining high-performance br
Mar 123 min read
How Robustel’s Site Survey Tool Helps Identify the Best 4G/5G Network for Your Deployment
When deploying public WiFi, IoT infrastructure, or smart connectivity solutions, one question always comes up: “Which mobile network works best at this site?” For years, installers and network engineers have relied on signal strength measurements or manual testing to try and answer that question. However, in modern 4G and 5G environments, signal strength alone doesn’t tell the full story. A new capability from Robustel aims to change that. Introducing Site Survey in Smart Roa
Mar 114 min read
Why Industrial-Grade Connectivity Matters for Public and Critical Networks
In many environments, connectivity is no longer a convenience — it is a dependency. Public services, transport systems, utilities, retail estates, and smart infrastructure increasingly rely on continuous network access to function safely and effectively. Yet not all connectivity is created equal. While consumer-grade networking equipment may be sufficient in low-risk, low-demand settings, it is rarely designed to operate reliably in public, remote, harsh, or mission-critical
Feb 134 min read
Driving Safer Public WiFi – Meet Us at Connected Britain
The Friendly WiFi team will be at Connected Britain this week at London ExCeL (Wednesday & Thursday), and we’d love the opportunity to...
Sep 22, 20252 min read
Calix Joins Friendly WiFi Approved Partner Programme to Champion Safe, Trusted Connectivity
Friendly WiFi is delighted to welcome Calix as the newest member of its Approved Partner Programme. Calix is the only company delivering...
Sep 10, 20252 min read
Zyxel Networks Joins Forces with Friendly WiFi to Champion Safer Public WiFi
We are thrilled to announce that leading networking technology provider Zyxel Networks has taken the step to become an Approved Partner...
Aug 27, 20252 min read
Public WiFi: A Critical Frontline in Online Safety
A major part of where children and young people can be exposed to inappropriate online material is through public spaces — particularly...
Aug 20, 20253 min read
Revolutionizing Holiday Park Connectivity with ParkLink™ by Vital WiFi
In today's digital age, reliable internet connectivity is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. For holiday and caravan parks, providing robust WiFi services has become essential to meet the evolving expectations of guests. Vital WiFi's innovative ParkLink™ solution offers a transformative approach to delivering high-speed, secure, and user-friendly internet access across expansive holiday park environments. The Digital Demand in Holiday Parks Modern holidaymakers expect seaml
Jun 6, 20253 min read
Is Your Public WiFi Safe? Understanding the Online Safety Act and the Role of Friendly WiFi Certification
In today’s always-connected world, ensuring the safety of public WiFi is more important than ever. With the introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023, the UK has set a clear standard for protecting users from harmful online content, especially children and vulnerable people. Businesses and organisations that offer public WiFi have a valuable role to play in supporting these national safety goals by ensuring their networks are responsibly filtered. Friendly WiFi certification
May 14, 20253 min read
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