Because you can’t deny the need for a speedy Wi-Fi connection.
Intel has announced that the company is planning to install its next-generation Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) technology in devices by 2024, ETNews reports.
Wi-Fi 7, which is the successor to Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), offers two times faster data processor speeds of 5.6 Gbps as well as a more stable 6 GHz bandwidth stability, and support for up to 36 Gbps when working with data. Intel has announced that it plans to expand its Wi-Fi 7 development efforts prior to its introduction to market in 2024, and is seeking to apply its technology predominantly in notebooks before expanding to other devices.
From its own end, Apple is on the cusp of transitioning its devices to Wi-Fi 6E. While it was rumored that the iPhone 13 models would include this technology in 2021, the change is expected this year beginning with the iPhone 14.
Wi-Fi 6E offers the features and capabilities of Wi-Fi 6, including higher performance, lower latency, and faster data rates, extended into the 6 GHz band for processing speeds of 2.4 Gbps. The additional spectrum provides more airspace beyond existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, resulting in increased bandwidth and less interference.
In 2021, the FCC adopted rules allowing the 1,200 MHz spectrum of the 6 GHz band to be available for unlicensed use in the United States. This would pave the way for devices with Wi-Fi 6E support.
Along with Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom, and MediaTek are also preparing to release Wi-Fi 7-based products.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.