For two decades, Communications Services Providers have managed customer premises equipment (CPE) via the Broadband Forum’s TR-069 protocol. Today, there are around 1 billion broadband devices managed via that protocol—a massive number by any stretch. But there is now an enhanced option for CPE...
Wi-Fi 8 promises a lot — from smooth extended reality experiences to safer cities and roads to improved roaming and data offloading, thanks to proposed features like Multi-Access Point Coordination (MAPC) and integrated mmWave — but that’s all it is right now: promises. There’s...
Wi-Fi 8 will be an incremental change rather than a completely new technical standard, but it will take reliability to the next level
Though certification for Wi-Fi 8, or 802.11bn, is not expected until 2028, vendors and standards bodies are already formulating plans around what...
With powerful features like 320 MHz channels, 4096-QAM modulation and Multi-Link Operation, Wi-Fi 7 has been positioned as a potential game changer for IoT
The latest numbers for global connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices show a rapidly expanding ecosystem. According to IoT Analytics,...
Providers are using Wi-Fi 7 to ensure that their customers are getting the gigabit or multi-gigabit service they’re advertising
Wi-Fi 7 is the most reliable version of the technology to date, and as a result, service providers can tap into this technology to better ensure...
Currently, AFC is operational and authorized in the United States and Canada, while several other countries including are evaluating its feasibility
In April 2020, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi...
In a recent webinar, industry leaders came together to discuss a game-changing approach to Wi-Fi innovation and convergence: an API-first strategy. The conversation shed light on the pressing challenges Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face today, the increasing demand for vendor-agnostic solutions and the transformative...
The W-Fi Alliance expects there to be 2.1 billion Wi-Fi 7 devices worldwide by 2028
Wi-Fi 7, or IEEE 802.11be, was certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance in January 2024. At the time of certification, the Alliance said it expects there to be 2.1 billion Wi-Fi...
The transformation of residential Wi-Fi from a convenient feature to an essential component of broadband connectivity underscores the critical need for comprehensive performance testing. This whitepaper, The Importance of Performance Testing for Residential Wi-Fi Deployment, explores the evolution of Wi-Fi standards, focusing on the...
In this digital age, Wi-Fi is critical to global connectivity, powering everything from the vast majority of Americans’ mobile phone use to home networks to enterprise applications. The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) unanimous decision in 2020 to allocate 1,200 MHz of 6 GHz spectrum...
With the networking industry shifting toward API-first principles, Wi-Fi is set to undergo significant transformation, following the path of advancements already seen in 5G. The API-first approach, which emphasizes building network systems and applications with APIs at their core, unlocks new opportunities for innovation...
Whether we're talking 6E, 7 or other standards like Wi-Fi HaLow, Wi-Fi was a big topic at CES this year
CES 2025 finished up this week, one year — almost to the day — after the certification of Wi-Fi 7. Since then, roughly 33 handsets...
With Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 advancing rapidly, it’s essential to take a closer look at global adoption trends, the evolving device ecosystem and the future spectrum allocations shaping connectivity.
RCR Wireless News' latest report takes a deep dive into Wi-Fi, laying out the need-to-know...
The converged network consists of more than 500 Wi-Fi 6 Access Points and a private cellular network running on CBRS, said Boingo
Boingo Wireless announced that is has deployed a converged private network and Wi-Fi 6 solution at the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC) —...
IDC predicts that 807.5 million 6 GHz Wi-Fi devices will ship in 2024, up 66% in 2023
In April 2020, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially opened up the 6 GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use, resulting in the introduction of Wi-Fi 6E, and in...
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
AOL offers expanded...
Broadcom demonstrated the power of 320 MHz channels live last May at the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Summit in Geneva
Wi-Fi 7’s support of 320 megahertz (MHz) channels, double the 160 MHz of Wi-Fi 6E, has long been a headline feature, delivering unprecedented reliability and...
With Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 advancing rapidly, it’s essential to take a closer look at global adoption trends, the evolving device ecosystem and the future spectrum allocations shaping connectivity.
On December 3rd, join experts from RCR Wireless News, Spirent and LitePoint in this new webinar to take a deep dive...
Fixed wireless access (FWA) point adoption rates are continuing to climb in the U.S. and globally, as mobile carriers harness the combined power of 5G and advanced Wi-Fi to tap into a new revenue stream while improving the customer connectivity experience. However, the rise...
Over time, as I have consulted with CEOs, CMOs and senior executives of many communications companies, I have learned as much from them, as I have shared with them. Something different is happening now. Recently, these requests for briefings and consulting have accelerated. Why?...
All iPhone 16 models will also support sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G is the U.S.
It was initially suggested by the Apple rumor mill that Wi-Fi 7 would only be available on the iPhone 16 Pro models; however, end users of all budgets can rejoice:...
The use of mmWave links in Wi-Fi 8 is expected to deliver higher bandwidth and data rates
Even though the certification for Wi-Fi 8, or 802.11bn, is still several years away, vendors and standards bodies are already formulating plans around what Wi-Fi 8 will be...
MAPC builds upon the network management improvements of previous generations of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7, or 802.11be, was only certified in January and its adoption is just beginning to ramp up; however, whispers of Wi-Fi 8, or 802.11bn, are beginning to circulate, with some of its...
While public Wi-FI can be very convenient, both for users and providers, it also introduces a number of security challenges. Unsecured or under-secured public Wi-Fi networks can expose users to cyber threats like identity theft, financial fraud and data breaches. Once they are connected, attackers...
