Despite claims that 6 GHz global harmonization has been achieved, disparities remain
In sum – what to know:
6 GHz defines Wi-Fi 8 – Wi-Fi 8 shifts the narrative from peak speed to reliability, determinism, and intelligent coordination — capabilities that depend on wide, clean 6...
New trials show how intelligent Wi-Fi QoS management can drive operational efficiency across gaming, real-time collaboration, IoT, and streaming
A new report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) details key Wi-Fi QoS management trials conducted by Alliance members Airties, Charter Communications, Intel, Meta, and Zebra,...
Wi-Fi 8 is taking shape, but the lack of universal 6 GHz access threatens to limit performance and distort regional rollouts
In sum – what to know:
6 GHz is foundational – Wide, clean 6 GHz channels are key to Wi-Fi 8’s multi-gigabit performance and...
The next Wi-Fi generation shifts the focus from peak throughput to intelligence, reliability, and real-world performance.
For more than two decades, every major Wi-Fi generation has leaned on one reliable message: it’s faster than the last. Wi-Fi 5 increased peak speed by over 10X, Wi-Fi...
6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications.
This RCR Wireless News' webinar on December 9th examines global 6 GHz spectrum policies, highlighting regional differences in allocation, regulatory approaches, and device...
Wi-Fi is all about freedom — the ability to connect anywhere, on any device, without wires. Yet for broadband providers, delivering that freedom can have strings attached. Proprietary systems and closed architectures can keep communication service providers (CSPs) tied to a single vendor or...
Wi-Fi 8 is building the wireless foundation for a hyper-connected future
The wireless world is on the brink of another major leap forward. As homes, enterprises, and industrial environments grapple with an unprecedented surge in connected devices — from smart sensors and autonomous machines to...
With an attach rate of all connected devices, Wi-Fi will remain the workhorse for indoor connectivity
All indicators suggest the future of U.S. economic growth will be grounded in fundamental technologies that combine computing and connectivity. And whether that connectivity is provided by 4G/5G (and...
New Wi-Fi developments are shaping how IoT devices interoperate in homes, apartments, and MDUs
The connected living landscape has seen two major developments recently — the Wi-Fi for Matter certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance and the latest Matter 1.4.2 release from the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). These initiatives are shaping...
Whether for personal device constellations or industrial automation, reliability has become as important as throughput. This is what Wi-Fi 8 will deliver.
While Wi-Fi 7-enabled technologies are gaining adoption in the consumer and enterprise segments (and delivering tangible benefits attributed to significant increases in...
Wi-Fi 7 trials show multi-gigabit speeds, low latency, and readiness for mainstream adoption, says WBA
Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is quickly moving from lab concepts into real-world deployments. Three trials conducted this year — led by CableLabs, the Wireless Broadband Alliance...
Federated Wireless CEO outlines the breakthroughs, challenges, and future opportunities tied to AFC systems
In sum – what to know:
Standard power Wi-Fi 6E is commercially viable – Federated Wireless and Cisco demonstrated that AFC can safely manage 6 GHz spectrum, enabling higher-power Wi-Fi deployments without...
Despite new spectrum policy for cellular, Wi-Fi’s 6 GHz band is thriving, future-proof and central to the next wave of connectivity
A proven success story for Wi-Fi
In 2020, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened the full 1200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz...
As Wi-Fi 6E/7 spreads, owners and MSPs push for secure, reliable connectivity — yet WPA3’s mandatory role in MDUs complicates adoption
The multi-family connectivity landscape is changing rapidly. With Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 now entering mainstream deployments, property owners and managed service providers (MSPs)...
The WBA says 81% of industry executives surveyed plan to deploy Wi-Fi OpenRoaming
According to the Wireless Broadband Alliance’s (WBA) Industry Report 2025, adoption of OpenRoaming is moving from pilot to mainstream. Of the 170 industry executives surveyed, 81% said they plan to deploy the...
The BCC Research report found that North America has the largest market share in the global Wi-Fi 7 market
The global Wi-Fi 7 market is on track to hit $22.9 billion by 2030, according to a new report from BCC Research. The study predicts a...
AI isn’t just reshaping data centers — it’s transforming the very networks we rely on at home and work. Amidst the massive investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, it’s becoming increasingly clear how important this technology will be for delivering new services, optimizing processes,...
Dell’Oro finds Wi-Fi 7 gaining traction as enterprise WLAN revenue rises and AI reshapes vendor strategies
The enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) market is off to a strong start in 2025, with Dell’Oro Group reporting an 11% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 — driven by growing...
Wi-Fi 8 UHR is being designed to deliver longer range, better reliability, improved performance, and more security
In a departure from an almost 30-year-old pattern, Wi-Fi 8 — based on the forthcoming IEEE 802.11bn standard — will not come to market with an increase in...
April 2025 marks the 5-year anniversary of the FCC’s release of the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use. It is already widely used by Wi-Fi and other technologies in the US and several international markets, while some regions are still considering its future...
WBA, AT&T, Intel and CommScope highlight real-world gains in speed, reliability and efficiency as Wi-Fi 7 sets the stage for next-gen enterprise connectivity
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), in partnership with AT&T, CommScope (RUCKUS Networks) and Intel, has released new findings from real-world enterprise trials...
As billions of devices go intelligent, next-gen Wi-Fi is emerging as the quiet powerhouse behind our connected future
Wi-Fi has evolved from its inception in the 1980s to become a foundational pillar of modern connectivity. While the rise of smartphones in the late 2000s propelled...
This RCR Wireless News' report provides a comprehensive analysis of where the Wi-Fi market stands in 2025.
As digital transformation accelerates across industries and as our homes become more and more connected, the demand for faster, more reliable and lower-latency wireless connectivity has never been...
As user behavior continues to shift mobile data consumption toward Wi-Fi, telcos like AT&T are doubling down on Wi-Fi offload strategies
A new partnership between AT&T and Karrier One, announced today, aims to significantly expand global Wi-Fi offload coverage while pushing the boundaries of decentralized...
