Wi-Fi 8 is stepping out of the lab and into the spotlight! Taiwanese tech giant Sercomm has teamed up with Broadcom to reveal the first consumer-ready Wi-Fi 8 router platform. While the big names like TP-Link and Qualcomm have been tinkering with prototypes, Sercomm has stolen the show by announcing tangible hardware.
The focus of Wi-Fi 8 is shifting from raw speed to reliability. It’s all about keeping your connection stable, even when you’ve got a house full of devices or you’re wandering off into the garden. With wider channels and new physical layer improvements, Wi-Fi 8 is promising a smoother ride, with theoretical speeds up to 46Gbps.
Sercomm’s new platform is packed with features like Enhanced Long Range and Distributed Resource Units to keep your signal strong, even when things get crowded. And with built-in machine learning, it can adapt to your needs on the fly.
“Wi-Fi 8 is a game-changer for carriers,” says Derek Elder, President of Sercomm’s Service Provider Business Group. “It’s not just about bandwidth anymore, it’s about the experience.”
The hardware, which will make its debut at the Network X 2025 event in Paris, also supports Matter smart-home standards and fiber-to-the-room networks. While certification is still a few years away, Sercomm’s prototype is a clear sign that Wi-Fi 8 is moving from theory to reality.
So, who’s ready to say goodbye to buffering and hello to reliable, next-gen Wi-Fi? The future is here, and it’s brought a router!
