At the same time as the rapid development of smartphones, wireless network technology is also advancing with the times, and the current sixth generation of wireless network technology (WiFi 6) allows communication with up to 8 devices, with a maximum speed of 9.6Gbps. WiFi 6E will be commercialized in 2021 and will operate in the 6GHz band in addition to supporting the 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands. On April 13, TrendForce Jibang Consulting issued a document saying that the market share of WiFi 6 and 6E will reach 58% in 2022, officially surpassing WiFi 5 technology, and it is estimated that the market share of WiFi 6 and 6E smartphones will be more than 80% by 2025.
The reason why WiFi 6/6E can have a high market share is due to the fact that the United States, Britain, Germany, France, South Korea, Japan and other countries use the 6GHz frequency band for WiFi technology, and are also driven by the support of the two major mobile phone camps of iOS and Android and the active layout of related industrial chains. In addition, due to the high demand for WiFi for mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other devices, while video, remote medical and navigation systems require greater bandwidth and lower latency, Jibang Consulting expects that more automotive, Internet of Things, augmented reality and virtual reality solutions will enter the consumer market this year
(Source Jibang Consulting)
It is worth mentioning that most smart homes need wiFi support, smart home and smart lighting demand has grown the most, and the shipment of smart home devices based on WiFi is expected to reach a compound annual growth rate of 18% between 2021 and 2026.