Wi-Fi has more presence in various devices, including smartphones, and is easier to use, allowing it to become the dominant connectivity technology for homes and businesses. Being established in more ecosystems than 5G provides Wi-Fi 6E with a natural marketplace and the following advantages:
• The cost of Wi-Fi 6E modems is lower than 5G alternatives.
• Installation and deployment of Wi-Fi are typically easy for owners and businesses to accomplish without assistance.
• Some device operating systems establish Wi-Fi connectivity preference ahead of the cellular network, allowing it to select the Wi-Fi 6E network automatically.
• The spectrum used by Wi-Fi 6E is available to all, as Wi-Fi 6E operates in unlicensed spectrum, while 5G being deployed today, called 5G New Radio (5G NR), requires licensed spectrum.
• Usability, simplicity, and flexibility make Wi-Fi easier to deploy and support for system integrators and enterprises.
• Vendors that provide Wi-Fi devices have well-established relationships with integrators and enterprises.
• Users that have data-limited wireless packages are accustomed to offloading to Wi-Fi.
