- Wi-Fi 8 quote gross speed for a stronger and stable network reliability
- Mediatek pushes the development of Wi-Fi 8 while maintaining low expectations
- Industry experts warn wi-fi May 8 Reza
Wi-Fi 8 has apparently been confirmed as the next generation of wireless connectivity, but the first indications suggest that it will not offer a dramatic jump at gross speed.
Recently, Qualcomm revealed that Wi-Fi 8 will not bring maximum faster speeds, but will focus on better stability, softer performance with more connected devices and cutting latency.
Now, the reports have shown how Mediatek, a key partner of NVIDIA and a main IC design firm, is already working with its Wi-Fi 8 ecosystem, but even its partners maintain modest expectations.
From speed to stability
In a new blog post, MediaTak said: “Wi-Fi 8 will represent another significant leap in wireless technology, this time focusing on ultra reliable connections.”
This is aligned with the sources of the supply chain, who claim that Wi-Fi 8 will focus on reliability and stability instead of the acceleration performance of the holders.
According to the first releases and internal comments, Wi-Fi 8 will prioritize the resolution problems that have long affected existing standards.
Industry experts point out “unique mobility domains” as a crucial feature, allowing devices to move without problems between access points without losing connections.
The design is also directed to the performance at the edges of the coverage areas, where even the advanced configurations or a Wi-Fi extensor often hesitate.
By rethinking how access points communicate, Wi-Fi 8 aims to make the networks behave more as connections with cable under pressure, particularly in congested environments.
The leadership of Mediatek, including President Tsai Ming-Kai and CEO Rick Tsai, emphasized “technological innovation and sustainable development” in his recent sustainability report.
Their statements, although ambitious, stop in the promises improvements of radical speed.
The company has been deeply involved in the establishment of standards, after having served as vice president of the 11 billion working group/Wi-Fi 8.
Dafa, an integrated partner in Medatek’s efforts, is aligning its broadband architecture with Wi-Fi 8 while proven 25g Pon samples.
These steps suggest a long development horizon, with the devices unlikely to reach certification before the end of 2027.
Industry experts forecast Wi-Fi 7 penetration that reaches 30-40% for next year, which means that Wi-Fi 8 will mature in an environment where many users are still adopting the previous standard.
With its unexpected end until 2028, it runs the risk of being overcome by parallel advances in cellular and cable technologies.
While manufacturers such as Mediatek continue to frame Wi-Fi 8 As fundamental for future connectivity, skeptics point out that stability improvements alone may not justify the main updates unless real-world tests deliver results beyond incremental refinement.
For buyers and consumers of small businesses, this address can feel anti -circimatic.
People who expect a new Wi-Fi router to bring instantaneous speed profits can see the benefits only in the consistency of the signal and the yield of Roaming.
Via CTEE (originally in Chinese)
