Qualcomm Brasil, in partnership with the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) and the companies Cambium Networks and Telium, announced the expansion of Wi-Fi 6E connectivity to the residents of São Paulo for another two months, allowing users to test the technology until the April 1, 2023.
According to information from the US company, the action aims to provide free internet connection with 6E technology that brings a significant improvement to the experience of users in the region of Rua Gabrielle D’Annunzio, in the neighborhood of Campo Belo, in the city from Sao Paulo.
The initiative is the first 6E Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band in an outdoor area in Latin America. This generation brings notable improvements compared to the previous modality, including higher data transmission speeds, stability and improved range and can be used by compatible devices, such as cell phones and laptops.
This evolution of wireless supports frequencies in the 6 GHz band, in addition to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands found in traditional Dual Band compatible devices. Everyone can connect to the “Wi-Fi6E SP Outdoor” network for free. Those who have smartphones with Wi-Fi 6E support will be able to enjoy the technology in the new band.
Tech companies are launching new equipment adapted to work with Wi-Fi 6E. An example of this advancement was the announcement of the world’s first 4-band 6E Wi-Fi at CES 2022.
To take advantage of all the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E, the smartphone or laptop must support the feature, a requirement that must also be met by the operator’s router or modem.