Published by Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) | February 2025

This foundational report outlines a future-facing framework for smart home technologies managed by telecom operators. It explores key connectivity solutions, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi HaLow, Thread, IEEE 1905, and BLE, and their role in enabling secure, low-latency services. Edge computing, AI, and open standards like Matter and USP/TR-181 are highlighted as enablers of health, security, energy, and entertainment applications. The paper advocates for standardized, interoperable solutions to ensure innovation and usability in next-gen smart homes.

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