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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.
Co-op Live Achieves Friendly WiFi Certification – Reinforcing Commitment to A Safe and Secure Visitor Experience
Manchester, UK: Co-op Live, the UK's premier live entertainment venue and largest indoor arena, has achieved Friendly WiFi certification, further strengthening its commitment to delivering a safe, secure and family-friendly experience for every visitor. Operated by Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in live entertainment venue development and management, Co-op Live continues to set new standards across their visitor experience – from industry-leading sustainability and a
Aug 54 min read
What Hotels Need to Consider Before Upgrading Their WiFi Infrastructure
Guest expectations around hotel connectivity have never been higher. Reliable WiFi is now viewed as a core part of the guest experience, supporting everything from streaming and remote working through to conference services, smart room technology and day-to-day guest communication. As demands continue to increase, many hotels are finding that older network infrastructure simply cannot keep pace with modern usage. However, upgrading hotel WiFi involves far more than simply inc
Jun 114 min read
Delivering Safe, Scalable Guest Wi-Fi Across Multi-Site Estates
Guest Wi-Fi has become an expected service across almost every customer-facing environment. From hotels and retail parks to hospitals, care settings, leisure venues, and education campuses, visitors increasingly assume they will be able to connect easily, reliably, and safely. For organisations operating multiple sites, however, delivering guest Wi-Fi consistently at scale presents a unique set of challenges. Performance, security, compliance, and user experience must be main
Apr 145 min read
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
Invisible Protection, Visible Reassurance
In today’s connected world, public and guest WiFi has become an essential service. From cafés and shopping centres to libraries, transport hubs, and family attractions, organisations provide internet access to enhance the visitor experience. But with that convenience comes responsibility — ensuring that the connection people are using, particularly where children may be present, is safe. This is where the Friendly WiFi Safety Assurance Standard plays a vital role. What Is th
Mar 124 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
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
Empowering Smart Cities with Robustel: Transforming Connectivity and Innovation
In the age of digital transformation, smart cities are redefining how communities live, work, and interact. From traffic management to...
Jan 23, 20253 min read
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