THE article discusses the current state and future prospects of Wi-Fi technologies, specifically focusing on Wi-Fi 7's adoption and the upcoming Wi-Fi 8. Key points include:
1. **Wi-Fi 7** adoption is below 2% globally as of 2026, with Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 dominating markets. Singapore leads with 25% adoption, while North America struggles at 6.8%.
2. **Wi-Fi 8** (IEEE 802.11bn) is set for commercial launch by 2028, emphasizing Ultra High Reliability (UHR) over raw speed, aiming to reduce latency and packet loss.
3. The technological shift includes key innovations like Coordinated Multi-AP topology for better network performance in congested environments and improved power optimization for IoT devices.
4. The semiconductor supply chain issues, exacerbated by AI demands, hinder the widespread adoption of advanced Wi-Fi technologies.