This article is based on a story originally published in It Is Innovation (i3) magazine, published by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^®.

Enter Wi-Fi 6. The latest upgrade in Wi-Fi brings multi-gigabit speeds four times as fast as previous versions, and performs well in dense environments including stadiums, concert halls and other public venues.

Key Benefits of Wi-Fi 6

Here are a some of the key benefits of Wi-Fi 6.

Higher speed. Most Wi-Fi 6 routers deliver up to four times better performance than Wi-Fi
5 devices.

Greater range. Wi-Fi 6 will extend the range of connectivity to outside a home or office.

Fast response. Wi-Fi 6 reduces latency by 60 percent compared to Wi-Fi 5.

More data. Wi-Fi 6 enables access points to handle more devices simultaneously.

Enhanced battery life. Wi-Fi 6 devices can spend more time in sleep mode, significantly improving battery life.

On a faster rollout plan than 5G, Wi-Fi 6 migration is taking place in phases, and Samsung has already introduced the world’s first smartphone platform operating on the Wi-Fi 6 standard.

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Learn more about the capabilities of Wi-Fi 6, the planned rollout and what companies are already in this space in “Wi-Fi 6: Next-Gen Connectivity" in i3 magazine.