Wi-Fi 7 routers are required to maximise high-speed fiber internet
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Updated · Boy Genius Report · May 4
Wi-Fi 7 routers are required to maximise high-speed fiber internet
11 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · May 4
The report says Wi-Fi 6 often delivers around 1Gbps in typical use, while Wi-Fi 7 is advertised at up to 46Gbps for newer fiber plans.
It says users also need Wi-Fi 7-compatible phones, tablets and other devices to benefit fully, and should weigh buying hardware against ISP rental fees.
An Amazon eero Pro 7 supporting plans up to 5Gbps costs about $300, while Kinetic rents it for $11 a month; Wi-Fi 8 is expected in 2028.
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