Connectivity is shifting fast. Satellite-based NTN, next-generation Wi-Fi, and 5G SA are redefining how operators deliver services, manage data, optimize traffic, enforce policy, and protect national-grade infrastructure. This white paper explains the architectural, commercial, service management and security implications—and...
The 6 GHz spectrum sharing proposal outlines a Wi-Fi-first, mobile-later approach
In sum – what to know:
Wi-Fi first, mobile later - The split-priority approach gives Wi-Fi early and broader access to the upper 6 GHz band — under AFC control...
The FCC will vote to create a new category of ‘geofenced variable power’ (GVP) devices that can use the 6 GHz band under specific rules; the idea is to enable outdoor and longer-range Wi‑Fi, and to support new innovations in...
How does Ookla expect networks to evolve in 2026 to support new applications, devices, and usage patterns?
RCR Wireless News spoke with Kerry Baker, who leads Ookla’s research and content efforts in North America, to learn more about how networks...
The intersection of AI and Wi-Fi will be the dominant theme in 2026 and beyond
As 2025 draws to a close, I had the opportunity to speak with three of the most influential voices shaping the future of Wi-Fi technology:...
Mobile services offer flyers much better speed than airport Wi-Fi — sometimes reaching up to 2x Wi-Fi's performance
In sum — what to know:
Cellular outperforms Wi-Fi in U.S. airports: Ookla found that in a majority of U.S airports, cellular is...
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...
It’s hard to keep up with Wi-Fi. Even as telecommunication providers continue rolling out Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7, the next generation is already taking shape. Wi-Fi 8 is now being defined, with early pre-standard products expected around 2027...
Mimosa Networks is offering either an alternative or a complement to private 5G – using unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum to deliver simple, scalable, and cost-effective FWA broadband for enterprises worldwide.
In sum – what to know:
Simplicity and speed – Mimosa’s point-to-point...
Connectivity is no longer an optional amenity but a critical infrastructure in multifamily housing
The technology landscape in multifamily housing is shifting faster than most property owners and asset managers can keep track of. Wi-Fi 7 is arriving before many...
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...
Europe’s digital sovereignty ambitions extend beyond cloud and data policy into the nuts and bolts of Industry 4.0 network orchestration. Through initiatives like IPCEI-CIS and 8RA, organisations including Adeptic Reply are building a federated cloud-edge continuum that can orchestrate...
Private 5G and generative AI are redefining industrial connectivity and intelligence – but do they truly depend on one another? This discussion explores how these enabling technologies overlap, complement, and diverge in the enterprise stack – as manufacturers and...
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...
