New technology delivers higher speeds and better home
coverage than Wi-Fi 6/6E
Device will be highlighted at the 2024 Consumer Electronics
Show
DENVER, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen
Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is revolutionizing the future of
wireless connectivity with the launch of a custom-built Wi-Fi 7
capable device. Lumen's new wireless technology offers faster
speeds and an improved Wi-Fi experience for its Quantum Fiber
multi-gig customers compared to Wi-Fi 6/6E devices, setting a new
standard for businesses and smart homes of the future.
The Quantum Fiber Wi-Fi 7 capable device will be featured at the
Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January
9-12 in Las Vegas. Look for
the Quantum Fiber exhibit suite in the Smart Home section,
#35-209.
"Our Wi-Fi 7 capable device is a game-changer in wireless
technology, providing higher speeds, lower latency, and better home
coverage than Wi-Fi 6/6E devices so our Quantum Fiber customers can
make the most of every gigabit," said Maxine Moreau, Lumen President of Mass Markets.
"Lumen took a significant leap in improving home and business Wi-Fi
when we internally developed this Wi-Fi 7 capable device. We're
proud of this accomplishment and are ready to install these devices
in customer homes and offices. We believe everyone deserves a fast,
secure, high-performing Wi-Fi experience."
The benefits of Quantum Fiber's unique Wi-Fi 7 capable
device
- Superior Coverage: One device covers up to 90% of a home
based on square footprint, significantly reducing the need for
additional nodes.
- Multi-User Capability: Supports multiple users and
gigabit bandwidth demands with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radios
working together for high-speed data transmission, minimizing the
need to run ethernet cable throughout home.
- Latency and Speed: A significant improvement from Wi-Fi
6/6E technology, offering less than 3 milliseconds of latency and
seamless integration with Quantum Fiber's multi-gig network with
symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps.
- Customer Experience: This Wi-Fi 7 device is part of
Quantum Fiber's 360 Wi-Fi capabilities and is fully integrated and
controlled through the Quantum Fiber app. The app will unlock
advanced parental controls, Wi-Fi performance diagnostics, and
include a best-in-class security suite.
- High-Performance Applications: Ideal for
bandwidth-intensive applications like 8K video streaming, cloud gaming, virtual
reality, and large multimedia file transfers.
- Advanced Technology: Contains a built-in GPS chip,
enhancing 6GHz range performance in line with upcoming FCC
specifications.
- Cloud Based Digital Twin enabled: Built on carrier grade
Open WRT standard with Easy Mesh & prplMesh with real time
orchestration and advanced level of device management.
Lumen teamed up with AXON Networks, a global provider of SDN
firmware solutions and the developer of Quantum Fiber's Carrier
Grade Wi-Fi 7 devices to deliver best in class carrier grade Wi-Fi
performance. "AXON Networks is proud to partner with Lumen on this
technological accomplishment," said Martin
Manniche, CEO of AXON Networks. "Our Wi-Fi 7 capable devices
support Standard Power with AFC and GPS, enabling new use cases
indoors and outdoors. Our AXON Orchestrator supports end-to-end
Real Time Orchestration with Digital Twin support that is fully
cloud-enabled. By leveraging our innovative technology, this
clearly sets Lumen apart from other operators."
Quantum Fiber installed its first Wi-Fi 7 capable device for a
customer this month and will make them available to new Quantum
Fiber customers beginning in early 2024. Quantum Fiber is available
to homes and small businesses in parts of 16 states.
For more information about Quantum Fiber and Wi-Fi 7 go to
www.quantumfiber.com/wifi7.
About Lumen Technologies:
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are igniting business growth by connecting people, data, and
applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Everything we
do at Lumen takes advantage of our network strength. From metro
connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud,
security, and managed service capabilities, we meet our customers'
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