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Wi-Fi 7 certification is being implemented on new devices now

The Wi-Fi Alliance's official certification will guarantee that new devices operate and function on the newest generation of wireless internet.

TJ Denzer

January 9, 2024 10:34 AM

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Wi-Fi 7 could become the next major standard when it comes to high-speed wireless internet, and now the Wi-Fi Alliance is certifying devices for it. The Alliance announced it was now certifying laptops, mobile devices, and other internet enabled tech with Wi-Fi 7 to ensure that these devices would be interoperable on the new wireless framework.

The Wi-Fi Alliance announced Wi-Fi 7 certification in a press release earlier this week. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 devices are guaranteed to operate on the new generation of service, which is said to be much faster and feature lower latency than even Wi-Fi 6E. The Alliance shares more details about Wi-Fi 7’s benefits below:

AR and VR applications will likely be the key beneficiaries of Wi-Fi 7’s improved network bandwidth and latency. As we move further into new technologies requiring wireless connectivity (such as the transparent and wireless TVs shown at CES 2024), Wi-Fi 7 will likely become all the more important as a new wireless internet standard. Moreover, where corded connections have almost always been superior to Wi-Fi in most cases, Wi-Fi 7 will likely be able to further close the gap in quality for activities such as online gaming, conferences, and more.

As we wait to see fully what Wi-Fi 7 can do, stay tuned for more details and updates on the new technology right here at Shacknews.

TJ Denzer

Senior News Editor

TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on Twitter @JohnnyChugs.