It hardly seems any time at all since we were all getting excited about the rollout of Wi-Fi 7, the latest wireless networking standard that’s now in use and is being rolled out across Apple’s latest iPhone lineup.

While Wi-Fi 7 offers higher speeds, better throughput and a stronger coverage, innovation never rests and today TP-Link, the global networking brand, announced that it has chalked up a major milestone in the development of ultra-reliable wireless connectivity by demonstrating what will be the next Wi-Fi 8 wireless networking standard.

Also known as IEEE 802.11bn and dubbed Ultra High Reliability, the new standard will primarily focus on reliability by improving the effective throughput and reducing network latency. Wi-Fi 8 will enable wireless access points to better manage signal interference and share RF spectrum more effectively.

Other expected features will see a longer signal range and a reduction in the interference between Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Ultra-wideband technologies used within the same device, such as a smartphone. The result could see a boost to the overall performance.

TP-Link Systems Inc. is a leading brand in consumer and business networking products and the company claims to have successfully demonstrated Wi-Fi 8 connectivity by transmitting data using a prototype device developed through a joint industry partnership. This achievement marks a major step toward defining the next generation of wireless networking technology, which will eventually supersede Wi-Fi 7.

Apparently, the test carried out by TP-Link has successfully validated both the Wi-Fi 8 beacon and data throughput, confirmed the viability of the technology and marked a critical milestone in the new standard’s development.

Wi-Fi 8 technology should be able to deliver the next generation of ultra-reliable wireless networking that industry and consumers are demanding for use with bandwidth-intensive applications and devices.

Through ongoing collaboration with its ecosystem partners, TP-Link says it’s dedicated to advancing the technologies that will shape the next era of wireless connectivity, by offering users unprecedented speed, stability and reliability.

According to the IEEE, the Wi-Fi 8 standard is not expected to receive its final standards approval until late 2028. You can find out more about the benefits of Wi-Fi 8 at this link.