The Unleashing of WiFi's Next Chapter: Exploring the Future of WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 

The dawn of a new era in WiFi is just around the corner, poised to revolutionise our daily lives. With the advent of WiFi 6E, a whole new world of possibilities awaits us.

Gone are the days of limited spectrum in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands. Countries worldwide are now unlocking the 6 GHz band, paving the way for WiFi 6E. This game-changing technology brings faster speeds, reduced latency, and increased capacity compared to its predecessors.

Unlocking the 6 GHz Band

Spanning from 5.925 GHz to 7.125 GHz, the 6 GHz band is divided into lower and upper bands. While the lower band caters to indoor WiFi usage, the upper band empowers outdoor applications, including point-to-point and multipoint technology.

Global Adoption of WiFi 6E

Several countries, such as the United States, Canada, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, have embraced the full potential of the 6 GHz band. However, the UK and most of Europe have opened only the lower band, sparking ongoing discussions about the allocation of the upper band for cellular licensed spectrum.

Excitingly, South Africa is on the cusp of joining the WiFi 6E revolution. Plans are in motion to open the lower band for unlicensed use, which will greatly enhance connectivity and pave the way for immense economic growth.

WiFi 7

As the approval for standard power 6 GHz use in outdoor settings looms, we anticipate a significant expansion of available spectrum. The 1.2 GHz offered by the 6E band will provide a vast canvas for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) to serve a multitude of users seamlessly.

But that's not all. WiFi 7, the successor to WiFi 6, is already on the horizon. With the ability to simultaneously access 6E, 5.8 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands, WiFi 7 establishes a tri-band system, propelling us into a new dimension of speed and performance. Initial tests have already showcased mind-boggling download speeds exceeding 10 Gbps, with even greater potential on the horizon.

WiFi 7 brings forth an era of boundless possibilities, where real-time augmented reality, machine learning, and AI thrive on lightning-fast bandwidth. The traditional perception of WiFi as a slower technology will become a thing of the past, paving the way for wireless connectivity to dominate. 

Conclusion

In closing, the future of WiFi is no longer a distant dream. The impact of WiFi 6E and the impending arrival of WiFi 7 will reshape our digital landscape, unlocking exponential potential in speed, latency, and capacity. Brace yourselves for the transformative journey ahead. The WiFi revolution is already unfolding, and we eagerly await its full realization.