While existing Wi-Fi technologies like Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 provide adequate speed for most users, there is a growing need for enhancements in reliability and coverage.

In response to these needs, Wi-Fi 8 is being developed with a focus on prioritizing reliability over speed, aiming to meet the demands of an increasingly AI-driven world.

This new standard is designed to improve performance in high-density environments, such as apartments and airports, by incorporating features like Single Mobility Domains and multi-AP coordination.

Wi-Fi 8 is expected to deliver a 25% increase in throughput under challenging conditions, along with a 25% reduction in latency and 25% fewer dropped packets during transitions between access points.

Rolf De Vegt from Qualcomm highlights the importance of a reliable, low-latency user experience, particularly as households increasingly depend on high-speed connectivity for AI applications.

In the meantime, users looking to enhance their current Wi-Fi performance can consider upgrading to a mesh system, prioritizing traffic on their routers, purchasing their own equipment, and optimizing router placement to improve signal strength.