WiFi connectivity has advanced over the years, and although we currently have WiFi 6 in most devices, a new and improved connection will arrive in the coming years—in addition to becoming the great standard in this technology.
It's WiFi 7, which will land with the promise of offering a jump in speed and even better broadband; that is, it will be faster, with better latency, and is already in testing to launch in a not too distant term.
WiFi 7 has the technical name of the 802.11be version, which will have better performance, bandwidth, and efficiency compared to what we already know as WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E. Additionally, it will come hand in hand with companies such as MLO (Multi-Link Operation) for the proper functioning of this connectivity.
But that is not all the news that it brings with it since it can be operated on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz channels. In addition, it can reach 48 Gbps, being 4 times faster than what you could get on a WiFi 6 router.
Among other details, we find that the bandwidth capacity is doubled; it will go from 160 MHz in a WiFi 6 to 320 MHz in a WiFi 7. As if that were not enough, this will also allow higher transfer rates, coverage distances, and even greater user capacity.
It is expected that Wi-Fi 7 may arrive by early 2024. However, technology giants such as MediaTek are already beginning their first tests. So, in the remainder of 2024, their devices could begin to work under this connectivity.
What could WiFi 7 work for?
Some companies assure that this connectivity will be important in the reproduction of content in 4K and 8K formats, as well as reducing latency in games, especially in the era of streaming.
Just as it will be relevant in boosting the famous Metaverse, it will improve the augmented and virtual reality experience with minimal latency. In addition, it will provide a stable connection at all times. Without a doubt, a great step to promote new technologies.
Is Wi-Fi 7 available yet?
Not yet. It's still in development, and we can expect it in mid-2024. Also, we need to wait for Wi-Fi 7 to start rolling out to consumers in late 2024 or early 2025.
What is in Wi-Fi 7?
There will be a drastic change in WiFi 7 as compared to WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E. It's true; we can see a great improvement in speed, latency, and capacity. It must offer a peak speed of up to 40 Gbps. As the latency gets lower, this will make a big impact in the gaming sector, especially in a competitive scenario.
How much will Wi-Fi 7 cost?
it's too early to say for sure how much Wi-Fi 7 routers and devices will cost. We can only guess that it will be more expensive than WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E devices.
Will iPhone 15 have Wi-Fi 7?
It's not confirmed yet whether iPhone 15 will have WiFi 7 or not. Apple has a history of adopting new Wi-Fi standards quickly
