Wi-Fi 7 has been available for over a year, but the adoption rate in the U.S. remains below 2%, according to a recent report from Ookla based on Speedtest data. The report highlights Frontier Fiber delivering the fastest average download speeds at over 1,000 Mbps, outpacing Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6. While fiber providers showed higher performance, cable providers lagged, especially in uploads averaging just over 40 Mbps. The report suggests that cable internet's asymmetric speeds compared to fiber are a hindrance to competition, and a lack of promotion by internet providers may be stalling consumer upgrades to Wi-Fi 7.
Given that the vast majority of a consumers' mobile traffic is via Wi-Fi, promoting Wi-Fi 7 could significantly boost customer adoption and enhance their overall experience.
Adoption rates for Wi-Fi 7 stand at less than 2% in the United States, indicating a significant disconnect between availability and consumer uptake.
Frontier Fiber achieved the fastest average Wi-Fi 7 download speeds at 1,010.81 Mbps, showcasing the capabilities of next-generation technology in terms of performance over previous standards.
Cable internet's inability to provide symmetrical speeds limits its competitive edge against fiber internet solutions, particularly in terms of upload performance across varied Wi-Fi standards.
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