Qualcomm Technologies Launches World’s First Wi-Fi 7 for Automotive

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has unveiled the industry’s first Automotive Grade Wi-Fi 7 Access Point solution. It's the latest addition to its Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platform

Qualcomm says Wi-Fi 7 addresses the connectivity needs essential for sophisticated in-vehicle experiences and new applications.

It significantly improves connection reliability, almost eliminating dropped connections due to external interference.

By operating simultaneously on 5GHz and 6GHz channels, Wi-Fi 7 continuously selects the best available channel for communicating to each device in the vehicle. 

As consumers use an increasing number of Wi-Fi devices in vehicles, Wi-Fi 7 brings increased capacity, higher data rates, and lower
latencies.

Software updates can be delivered to the vehicle significantly faster with Wi-Fi 7.

In a press release, Qualcomm states: 'As vehicles increasingly integrate connectivity, automakers and fleet service providers find themselves presented with new opportunities to provide connected services. These services not only create ongoing sources of revenue, but also redefine business models and change the dynamics of how automakers engage with vehicle owners'. 

Qualcomm will be showcasing Wi-Fi 7 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.