Broadband Forum specification enhances Thread communications
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The Broadband Forum. has published an updated specification that provides broadband service providers (BSPs) with greater visibility and control over devices and applications connected over a Thread network.
The Broadband Forum TR-181 data model — Device:2.19 — has been updated to provide comprehensive support for managed smart home deployments utilising low-power mesh networking. BSPs that adopt the data model can remotely communicate with and manage the Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), such as modems, routers, or wireless access points, and diagnose issues with Thread-connected devices.
“Interoperability of devices is a hot topic in the smart home, and we recognise the importance of our role in bridging communications between all Thread-connected devices,” Broadband Forum CEO Craig Thomas said. “Alongside this, the updated specification promises improved management of diverse smart home technologies, such as Wi-Fi HaLow.”
The specification also includes a revamped data model for cellular radio interfaces built to support FWA use cases. This enables broadband CPE to leverage cellular connectivity more effectively and aligns with deployment models that utilise the Broadband Forum’s USP/TR-369 protocol for management, telemetry, and automation.
Device: 2.19 also expands support for Wi-Fi Alliance’s Data Elements Release 4, introducing standardised KPIs that enhance the monitoring and troubleshooting of Wi-Fi performance. The inclusion of Wi-Fi HaLow elements further extends coverage to long-range, low-power devices.
“Device:2.19 reflects our commitment to evolving with network operator needs,” said Jason Walls of QA Cafe, Co-Director of Broadband Forum’s Connected User Work Area. “With support for next-generation smart home technology, Wi-Fi performance metrics, and Fixed Wireless Access, we’re giving BSPs powerful tools to deliver exceptional broadband experiences.”
The TR-181 Device:2.19 data model continues to apply broadly across residential gateways, CPE, and other access devices, supporting flexible deployment and lifecycle management under a unified, standards-based framework.
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