Even while adoption rates for Wi-Fi 6 and 6E are expected to be relatively low in 2022, it appears that Intel, the industry leader in semiconductor technology, is eager to transition to WiFi 7, the next generation of broadband internet.
In their most recent YouTube video, which was posted on Intel's Newsroom channel, Intel and Broadcom illustrate how Wi-Fi 7 can reach speeds of up to 5 Gbps, which is at least five times faster than the 1 Gbps maximum speed of Wi-Fi 6 and 25 times faster than the 200 Mbps average speed of Wi-Fi 5.
An Intel-powered laptop with Wi-Fi 7 capability was used in the demonstration, and with the aid of a Broadcom access point router, a reliable and consistent 5 Gbps speed was attained during the test. The value of Wi-Fi 7 goes beyond basic speed gains to give increased network capacity, according to Broadcom, who also notes that it will benefit from significantly lower latencies.
With online gaming and reduced latency for wireless VR headsets as the most obvious uses, the reduced latencies will be invaluable for immersive experiences via Wi-Fi. For media streamers, it also creates the astounding possibility of UHD 16K resolution high frame rate streaming (or more users streaming 4K or 8K videos simultaneously on the network)," according to Broadcom.
In their publicity document for Wi-Fi 7, Intel mentions that the company hopes to deploy and supply Wi-Fi 7 modems in Intel-powered laptops starting in 2024, and the documents also reiterate the 4 main pillars of improvement for the next generation of Wi-Fi.
The 4 key advancements are respectively accelerated connectivity, rock-solid reliability, wired-like responsiveness, and enhanced privacy and security. In detail, Intel promises that Wi-Fi 7 will deliver
