Wi-Fi (WiFi) stories

Globalstar and Skydio trial Band n53 private 5G for drones, eyeing safer public safety missions and uplink-heavy autonomous operations.

CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to its StreamMORE portfolio in Malaysia, bundling trials, data perks and 4K streaming for mobile users.

CelcomDigi rolls out nationwide flood relief, powering WiFi, charging and targeted alerts to support over 50,000 displaced Malaysians.

Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.

ADLINK has scooped seven 2026 Taiwan Excellence Awards, underscoring its push into AI edge platforms for factories, transport and hospitals.

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.

Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.

Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.

Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.

Macquarie Telecom and Fortinet have launched a unified secure networking solution to simplify cybersecurity and meet compliance for Australian businesses.

Professor David Skellern wins 2025 Pearcey Medal for pioneering wireless networking; Sam Kroonenburg and Cathy Foley also honoured by Australian ICT industry.

Amazon has licensed LG’s core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

OmniOn Power launches Pulsar 200, a modular controller enhancing secure DC power management with smart monitoring and retrofit support for telecom and data centres.

Adyen launches durable S1E4 Pro and versatile S1F4 Pro payment terminals, designed to boost efficiency in retail, hospitality, and beauty sectors.

Hammer Distribution partners with iQuila to offer secure, software-defined Ethernet overlay networking across diverse connections in the UK.

Vectec has launched PIT-CHECK, a diagnostic suite offering executives clear insights and risk assessments to manage complex IT and cyber security challenges.

Spending on Wi-Fi IoT chipsets is projected to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030, driven by low-power tech and new Wi-Fi standards like 6E and 7.

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.

Ericsson wireless tech powers Coffrages Synergy Formwork’s Sky Shack offices, boosting connectivity and productivity on Canadian high-rise construction sites.