On 16 July 2026, the World Broadband Association (WBBA) officially launches AI-Net, a certification scheme for data communications aimed at countries and telecom operators worldwide. The announcement is made at the Asia-Pacific Broadband Development Summit (BDS) in Bangkok, according to multiple reports. The outlets describe AI-Net as a globally authoritative certification, positioned to standardize and validate approaches to data communication for participants in different regions. The coverage emphasizes that the certification is intended for adoption by both national stakeholders and network operators, suggesting a framework that can be used across public and private telecom ecosystems. While the reports repeat the same core details—WBBA as the organizer, BDS as the event venue, and the international scope of the certification—they do not provide specific technical specifications, accreditation criteria, timelines for rollout, or information on how the certification will be administered. Overall, the sources agree that WBBA’s AI-Net is presented as a new, officially launched certification for global data communications at the BDS summit, targeting broad international participation.