About Wi-Fi

Wi‑Fi is a wireless networking technology that lets devices connect to the internet and to each other without cables, using radio waves

Common Wi‑Fi versions (standards)

  • Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n) – older, basic Speed
  • Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) – faster, widely used
  • Wi‑Fi 6 / 6E (802.11ax) – better speed and performance in busy areas
  • Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) – newest, very high speeds and low latency

Wi‑Fi vs 5G

  • Wi‑Fi connects your devices inside a building using a router.
  • 5G connects your devices everywhere using mobile phone masts.
  • They do similar jobs, but in different ways and places.

Wi-Fi - Good for:

Homes

  

Cafes

  

Offices

  

Schools

  

5G - Good for:

Phones and tables on the move

  

Vehicles, drones, sensors

  

Factories, Warehouses, Ports

  

Smart cities and outdoors

                   

Contact us

If you would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact the Ambition North Wales team at: digital@ambitionnorth.wales