The world is waiting for Wi-Fi 7 and more 5G in 2024

• 5G and Wi-FI are expected to undergo major updates in 2024.
• 5G is growing rapidly, but 4G remains essential.
  
• Wi-Fi 7 has the potential to revolutionize the Wi-Fi industry.
  

5G and Wi-Fi are the backbone of most AI workloads, ensuring low latency and no compromise in the use cases the technology is applied to. While the hype for 2023 has generally been about generative AI, a key factor for this technology to work to its full potential is the strength of the network.

In fact, 5G in 2023 continues to develop rapidly. 5G is already available in most countries around the world, and networks are living up to expectations and providing users with a seamless connectivity experience. According to an OpenSignal report, countries with the fastest 5G speeds currently include South Korea and Singapore.

The growth of 5G has led to the launch of many more use cases around the world. For example, the proliferation of self-driving cars and robots for security and delivery purposes requires strong network connections with very low latency to run properly. In Singapore, for example, the use of 5G-equipped machines is increasing in response to public use cases.

At the same time, adoption of private 5G is also increasing. Compared to public 5G networks, private 5G networks allow organizations to provide limited access to licensed or unlicensed radio spectrum. With similar features to public 5G networks, private 5G is typically used in manufacturing plants, factories, and even offices where employees want to work on a private, dedicated network.

For example, in Malaysia, oil and gas company Petronas is the first organization in the country to adopt a commercial private 5G network at the Regasification Terminal Sungai Udang (RGTSU) in Malacca. Petronas explained that the deployment of private 5G will improve operational efficiency and safety, supporting the company’s business and sustainability goals.

Countries with the fastest 5G speeds include South Korea and Singapore. (Image generated by AI)

5G in 2024

Femi OsheagaVice President, Service Providers, APAC and MEA, CommScope, commented:Mobile Internet currently reaches 1.2 billion users in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), and the number of 5G users in the region is expected to reach more than 600 million by 2028, according to a Heil industry report. As expected, 4G networks remain the primary choice. Despite the acceleration of 5G deployment and adoption, mobile broadband users.

“As we look ahead to 2024, there will be a renewed focus on uncovering new use cases for 5G networks and more carriers using AI and ML to optimize operations and drive revenue. Ease of deployment and increased coverage are also important considerations as carrier spending and investment volume declines around the world. “This reduces overall network costs and increases coverage, enabling new use cases such as remote operations across large isolated sites such as oil drilling, mining, and other heavy industry,” Osheaga said. I am.

Osheaga also said the path to 5G remains difficult as carriers look to monetize their existing networks while addressing existing challenges such as ESG initiatives and bridging the digital divide. he pointed out.

Wi-Fi 7 is expected to debut in early 2024. (Image generated by AI)

From 5G to Wi-Fi 7 in 2024

Apart from 5G, Wi-Fi is also expected to see further changes in 2024. Wi-Fi 7 is expected to debut in early 2024 as businesses continue to improve network connectivity with Wi-Fi 6. Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi 7 is based on Wi-Fi 6 and focuses on indoor and outdoor WLAN operation with static and pedestrian speeds in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands. I’m guessing.

The report also states that Wi-Fi 7 is expected to offer a theoretical maximum throughput of 46 Gbit/s. This is achieved through features such as 4096-QAM, multilink operations (MLO), and 16 spatial streams. Wi-Fi 7 also aims to deliver 100x lower latency and 15x better AR/VR performance compared to Wi-Fi 6.

Key features of Wi-Fi 7 include:

• 4096-QAM: Each symbol can carry 12 bits instead of 10, resulting in 20% higher theoretical transmission speeds than Wi-Fi 6’s 1024-QAM.
• Continuous and non-continuous 320/160+160 MHz and 240/160+80 MHz bandwidth: Increase capacity by transmitting and receiving data simultaneously across different frequency bands and channels.
• Multi-link operation (MLO): Enables flexible channel utilization and can theoretically reduce latency by as much as 99%.
• Flexible channel usage: Currently, interference can disable an entire Wi-Fi channel. Preamble puncturing allows you to block the part of the channel affected by interference and keep the rest of the channel available.

Other candidate features for Wi-Fi 7 include multi-access point (AP) coordination, enhanced link adaptation and retransmission protocols, and time-sensitive networking (TSN) integration.

Wi-Fi 7 will be 4x faster than Wi-Fi 6.

“Our exceptional digital experience, which has become the standard across key industries such as education, hospitality, healthcare, and high-density events, is enabling widespread adoption of new networking standards and is enabling widespread adoption of new networking standards across all available networks, including the latest 6 GHz bands. Spectrum is freed up for speed, capacity and performance for connected experiences in 2024,” commented Sanjiv Verma.Ice President, Ruckus Networks, APAC At CommScope.

Verma explained that Wi-Fi 7 is four times faster than Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 7 can run applications such as uninterrupted streaming and cloud gaming, and enables real-time social engagement during high traffic times such as concerts and exhibitions. Increased capacity and reduced latency.

In the classroom, the benefits of Wi-Fi 7 come from a seamlessly supported learning environment that lets you connect more users and classrooms to stream video, collaborate on shared documents and assignments, and improve confidence, including exams. Verma explained that the company’s ability to support highly dynamic virtual classes has improved. In the hospitality sector, this translates into an improved guest experience, especially for guests who use the hotel’s Wi-Fi for video conferencing.

“Wi-Fi is poised to play an even more important role as new technologies continue to emerge. Wi-Fi provides an economical and efficient way to connect users, IoT devices, and other infrastructure. Cellular networks, on the other hand, offer superior mobility over long distances and high speeds.As a result, we are seeing the convergence of both cellular and Wi-Fi networks, and the technology “We expect to build an integrated platform that seamlessly transitions between the two, driving innovation, enhancing connectivity, and delivering a superior user experience.”