Wi-Fi 7 : a new generation of wireless connectivity

Published on May 14, 2025

2 min

Wi-Fi 7
  • Wi-Fi 7 represents a new generation of wireless connectivity, capable of multiplying speeds, reducing latency, and improving simultaneous device management.
  • Innovations like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and an expanded 320 MHz bandwidth enable Wi-Fi 7 to transform network infrastructure into a high-capacity digital highway.
  • Driven by players like Orange, this evolution also brings advancements in security and ease of use, laying the foundation for a more powerful and reliable Wi-Fi.

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Wi-Fi 7 is a next-generation wireless technology that offers faster speeds and more efficient frequency band management.

With its added bandwidth, Wi-Fi 7 offers an experience akin to driving on a 16-lane superhighway, whereas current systems are limited to just four or eight lanes. This breakthrough is driven by features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) combined with ultra-wide 320 MHz channels.

By allowing data to travel across multiple bands simultaneously, MLO essentially replaces a single-lane road with three parallel highways to carry far more data.

Wi-Fi 7 efficiently manages multiple devices simultaneously while maintaining peak performance, which is crucial for modern smart homes.

Rida Zouaoui

Head of Wireless Business and Strategy at Orange

With Wi-Fi 7, you can enjoy theoretical speeds of up to 20 Gbps. This provides plenty of bandwidth to seamlessly download large files for remote work, play online games, and stream video in up to 8K. It also efficiently manages multiple devices simultaneously to ensure peak performance, which is crucial for modern smart homes.

Wi-Fi 7 doesn’t only offer boosted performance; it also revolutionizes security with WPA3 encryption, which provides superior data protection against radio link attacks. The Orange Group played a key role in the development and adoption of WPA3-CM (Compatibility Mode). This mode enables a Livebox to offer three frequencies under a single network name. As a result, users benefit from optimal connectivity and a streamlined experience, eliminating the need to manage multiple distinct networks.

Orange led the way during the launch of the Wi-Fi 7 standard, executing a strategy that involved major global players, including leading operators across the US, EU, and Asia, as well as top component suppliers. As a committed member of the Wi-Fi Alliance, Orange continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Wi-Fi—driving more efficient, secure standards and an optimized customer experience.

People we quote

  • Rida Zouaoui

    Head of wireless business and strategy at Orange

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