Ooredoo completes Test of next-gen Wi-Fi 7
Published: 5 September 2024
Wi-Fi 7 set to redefine Internet landscape by enhancing Wi-Fi speed by 4x,
QNA
DOHA: Ooredoo Qatar has announced the successful completion of its trial of revolutionary Wi-Fi 7 technology. The trial was completed on Fibre-To-The-Room (FTTR) devices for the first time in the region, with plans to launch it commercially in 2024.
Wi-Fi 7 is set to redefine the Internet landscape by enhancing the Wi-Fi speed by 4x, wider coverage, more reliability, and reducing latency.
In a statement, the company announced that Ooredoo Qatar has always supported innovation, from pioneering the deployment of 5G and 50GPON connectivity to introducing state-of-the-art solutions like Fibre-To-The-Room. These initiatives underscore our commitment to providing superior service and coverage nationwide.
The company said that these improvements are critical for supporting next-generation home applications such as 8K video streaming, immersive augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences, and high-definition interactive gaming.
Beyond home use, Wi-Fi 7 will drive substantial innovation across various industrial sectors, including telemedicine, cloud computing, and Industrial IoT, catalyzing Qatar’s ongoing digital transformation.