When Wi-Fi 6 was introduced, it promised faster speeds: almost 3x faster than Wi-Fi 5. It was also the first Wi-Fi standard to communicate with multiple devices concurrently, rather than in sequence.

More specifically, an upgraded MU-MIMO (multi-user, multiple input, multiple outputs) doubled the number of device access point radios that were now able to communicate with the router. Plus, a new standard of orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) allowed one transmission to deliver data to multiple devices at the same time. By the way, one of the rules of thumb of judging the capacity of a router is counting the number of antennas: the more antennas, the more users can “talk” at the same time using the MU-MIMO technology

Wi-Fi 6 also utilized auto-channel switching. While it has two independent radios each supplying up to 160 MHz of bandwidth (not frequency), it can switch down to 20, 40, or 80 MHz depending upon individual device requirements. Thus, again maximizing the efficiencies of communication with multiple devices. Thus, Wi-Fi 6 routers – including mesh devices – can easily handle 40 devices running concurrently.

There is an intermediate standard named Wi-Fi 6e.  It enables the third spectrum of 6 GHz (in addition to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and uses this spectrum to add several extra 160Mhz bandwidths.

So, what difference can we expect from the new Wi-Fi 7 standard that will begin rolling out in the new year? The Wi-Fi 6 maximum speed for a single device is 9.6 Gbps while Wi-Fi 7 is expected to have a maximum speed of 46 Gbps for a single client.

The Bottom Line

Wi-Fi 6e routers are very affordable with prices of less than $500 for a three-unit mesh pack covering a 7,000-square-foot office. For example, the TP-Link Deco XE75 currently retails at $350, while the Linksys MX8502 Atlas currently goes for $650. These will more than suffice for a typical SMB office. The greater bandwidth (speeds) offered by Wi-Fi 7 are rarely if ever going to be utilized in an office environment. So, go for a Wi-Fi 6e router or mesh system. And while you’re at it, consider the Verizon Internet Gateway – ideally suited to small and medium-sized businesses. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) came of age in 2022 and has become a game-changer for businesses that require uninterrupted internet connectivity at a competitive price. You can now ditch your existing ISP.

The Business Internet Gateway is a small box that sits on a shelf, desk, or windowsill. It is self-installed and takes you only minutes to have it up and running in your office. In most areas, you can choose plans from 10Mbps up to 200Mbps, and your router or mesh systems plug directly into one of its ethernet ports without any extra equipment. Get in touch and we’ll introduce you to your local ConectUS Partner.

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Unlike earlier 4G-based use cases, the 5G version of FWA is ‘not a secondary backup’ for the vast majority of Verizon’s commercial services customers, says Verizon Business CEO Tami Erwin. Read Full Article

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We know you want to offer your business clients the best options and value possible for their type of organization. This series is published in March. However, ANY month is a good month to bring your business clients over to Verizon – again and again, proven to be the best wireless network in America.

Today we’re covering Business Internet – something that until just a few years ago was not possible. But today, in 2022, Business Internet has come of age. No more is it a stand-by or failover option for when an SMB’s cable internet goes down. Today, Business Internet is a direct replacement for cable internet, but with high reliability and seriously competitive price points.

There are two flavors of fixed wireless internet that you, a channel partner, can recommend to your existing and prospective business customers. The first is the 5G Business Internet. Available across a large swath of America, and growing exponentially during 2022, Verizon 5G Business Internet is a fixed wireless solution that can be activated in a business’ single or multiple locations, providing a reliable broadband service from one supplier with one bill.

At each location, a 100 or 200 Mbps service can be self-installed in minutes or, where available, services of up to 400 Mbps can be professionally installed with one truck roll. All the services that your client already runs over the internet can continue to be supported. Verizon is constantly offering business incentive credits and discounts that you can use to lower your clients’ switching costs to zero. And once 5G Business Internet has proved its worth, you can then go back to your clients to pitch other high-value services such as One Talk (that we discussed in our third article).

Even in areas still awaiting 5G Business Internet roll-out, there is a great product from Verizon. The second flavor is LTE Business Internet. SMBs can choose from 10 Mbps, 25 Mbps, and 50 Mbps. More than enough for most SMBs; and remember, once 5G Business Internet arrives in their area, you can go back and upsell – usually at little or no switching cost for your client.

Verizon Business Internet is a fixed wireless solution. Up until recently, many businesses have considered the cell tower as supporting only mobility solutions. You now have in your hands a disruptive solution: you can offer your business customers fixed broadband internet that does not require digging, or hanging new cable above ground. There is no waiting for new infrastructure to be deployed: typically, it takes only minutes to provision a new Business Internet service. C’mon! Let’s do this.

We’re ConectUS Wireless, a Technology Services Agency that’s been around since 1974. We have an ever-growing partner network of telecom agents who sell mobility services and products to American SMBs in all 50 states. Let’s show Verizon what we can do by bringing our best customers over to the best network ever!

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