Actionable Benefits
- Understand the timeline for the transition away from legacy Wi-Fi technologies towards Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, and effectively plan device strategy and product timelines based on projected market penetration.
- Comprehend the current state of unlicensed spectrum availability globally, the opportunities which can be seized and challenges to be overcome and strategize accordingly.
- Devise a portfolio for residential mesh Wi-Fi systems built upon detailed analysis of optimal configurations and forecasts of consumer adoption.
- Pinpoint key partners for incorporating innovative value-added services into company offerings.
- Keep up to date on the latest smart home developments, particularly regarding integrations within residential access points, and develop a plan to capitalizing on these trends.
- Receive guidance on building the most effective MIMO strategy.
- Prepare the optimal 5G FWA CPE production strategy drawing upon the latest projections for market penetration.
- Grasp the current supply chain challenges facing each stage of the supply chain and prepare strategies to overcome them.
- Discover methods service providers can employ to increase their value proposition to the consumer, and the largest opportunities available for growth and innovation.
- Locate potential chipset partners with a comprehensive overview of the residential access point chipset vendor landscape.
- Identify the key market strengths of residential Wi-Fi equipment vendors, and plan for potential collaboration.
Research Highlights
- A detailed overview of residential Wi-Fi, including Wi-Fi protocols, available unlicensed spectrum, mesh Wi-Fi networking, value-added services, smart home integrations, MIMO trends, access to the home, and supply chain challenges.
- Analysis of the particular opportunities and challenges facing different vendors, including chipset vendors, RF filter vendors, equipment vendors, and service providers.
- An outline of the companies that are active within the residential Wi-Fi market.
Critical Questions Answered
- What is the direction of recent developments in the residential Wi-Fi market, and what is the outlook for the future?
- What are the attributes of the different Wi-Fi protocols and how do they target the market?
- How will the legacy 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz spectrum bands be utilized going forward?
- What are the opportunities and challenges posed by the 6 GHz spectrum?
- What MIMO and radio configurations will be used in residential access points in the future?
- How is mesh Wi-Fi networking transforming connectivity in the home?
- In which ways will smart home integration into residential access points evolve?
- How is network access to the home changing?
- How are Chipset vendors and RF Filter vendors responding to the latest Wi-Fi protocols?
- What strategies are different ISPs adopting to increase their competitiveness in the market?
- How has COVID-19 impacted the residential Wi-Fi market?
- What are some of the most promising value-added services which are disrupting the market?
- How have supply chain disruptions impacted the industry, and how can these challenges be overcome.
- Which companies are active within the residential Wi-Fi market?
Who Should Read This?
- Product managers, business development professionals and marketing leaders within equipment and component vendors who need an overview of the latest market trends, addressable markets and future growth trajectories.
- Innovation leaders within internet service providers looking to keep abreast of the latest trends, attract and retain customers, increase revenues, and improve their residential Wi-Fi offerings.
- Company leaders seeking to understand the latest residential Wi-Fi developments and forecasts in order to devise lucrative business models.
- Wi-Fi consortium members, e.g. Wi-Fi Alliance and the Wireless Broadband Alliance.