World of Wi-Fi Roundup - Powering a Connected World: Wi-Fi Momentum in 2025 - July 30, 2025
Here’s what’s been happening in the world of Wi-Fi and what it all means for the future of connectivity
Powering a Connected World: Wi-Fi Momentum in 2025
The Wi-Fi Alliance reports record global momentum: over 18 billion devices are in use, with Wi‑Fi 7 shipments projected to reach 269 million units this year. Together, Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7 are expected to represent nearly half of all chipsets in 2025, underscoring the importance of high-quality Wi‑Fi in the world’s digital infrastructure.
Full Story: Wi-Fi Alliance (July 24, 2025)
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NYC Launches Free Wi‑Fi Pilot in Affordable Housing
New York City’s new Liberty Link pilot will bring free or low-cost Wi‑Fi to 2,200 households in underserved communities. Backed by $3.25 million, the program extends the city’s broadband equity push and treats connectivity as critical infrastructure.
Full Story: City of New York (July 10, 2025)
Rogers Becomes First in Canada to Launch Wi‑Fi 7 Service
Rogers has launched Canada’s first residential Wi‑Fi 7 service in Calgary, offering up to 4 Gbps speeds and support for 200+ connected devices. The rollout targets homes with growing smart device usage and bandwidth needs.
Full Story: Rogers (June 30, 2025)
AT&T Uses Public Wi‑Fi to Offload Mobile Traffic
AT&T now offloads mobile data onto public Wi‑Fi via a new roaming deal with XNET, giving subscribers automatic access to 1,800+ Passpoint-enabled hotspots. XNET uses a blockchain-based incentive model to grow its network footprint.
Full Story: Wi-Fi NOW Global (July 18, 2025)
Avoid These Wi‑Fi 7 Pitfalls in Industrial Settings
A TechRadar Pro deep dive outlines key Wi‑Fi 7 deployment mistakes: underpowered infrastructure, lack of PoE++ switching, and poor RF planning. The fix? Upgrade cabling, use IP67-rated APs, and conduct site surveys for high-throughput industrial use.
Full Story: TechRadar Pro (July 22, 2025)