Qualcomm Enters Wi-Fi Router Market with Faster Wi-Fi 7 Devices for Carriers

Qualcomm entering new Wi-Fi router market, Charter Communications and UK's EE among first customers.
Qualcomm already sells Wi-Fi chips for consumer routers, now getting into gateway devices often supplied by broadband carriers.
New Qualcomm routers will use Wi-Fi 7 standard for faster home data flow with many devices.
Routers will allow carriers to prioritize traffic from apps/services with speed agreements.
Qualcomm acquired small optical networking firm OptiCore Technologies, boosting router capabilities.

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Qualcomm Enters Wi-Fi Router Market with Faster Wi-Fi 7 Devices for Carriers

Qualcomm entering new Wi-Fi router market, Charter Communications and UK's EE among first customers.
Qualcomm already sells Wi-Fi chips for consumer routers, now getting into gateway devices often supplied by broadband carriers.
New Qualcomm routers will use Wi-Fi 7 standard for faster home data flow with many devices.
Routers will allow carriers to prioritize traffic from apps/services with speed agreements.
Qualcomm acquired small optical networking firm OptiCore Technologies, boosting router capabilities.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Qualcomm focuses on AI and auto as Nvidia takes over as world’s biggest fabless chip company

9/5/2023

Qualcomm to supply BMW and Mercedes with chips for displays, voice features

Qualcomm will supply chips for in-car infotainment systems to luxury automakers Mercedes and BMW, as the U.S. semiconductor company expands its presence in the automotive sector.

9/6/2023

Kuo: Apple-Designed 5G Modem for iPhones to Debut in 2025

Apple plans to use its own modem chip for iPhones starting in 2025, reducing its reliance on Qualcomm, but it's unclear if there will be any consumer benefits over Qualcomm modems.

9/11/2023

Qualcomm to Supply 5G iPhone Chips Through 2026, Boosting Stock Price

Qualcomm has announced that it will supply Apple with 5G chips for its iPhone launches over the next three years, leading to a jump in Qualcomm's stock price.

9/15/2023

Qualcomm Secures Apple Deal and Growth in Auto Despite Near-Term Headwinds

9/20/2023

Spectrum and Qualcomm Team Up on New 10Gbps Wi-Fi 7 Router Coming in 2024

Spectrum and Qualcomm have partnered to release a new Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi 7 and 10 Gbps capabilities, offering faster speeds and improved connectivity for Spectrum Internet users.

10/8/2023

Apple and Qualcomm Reach Modem Supply Agreement, Delaying Apple's Own Modem Until 2027