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CES 2026: MediaTek Jumps Early Into Wi-Fi 8, Kicking Off the Next Wireless Standards Race

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At CES 2026, MediaTek unveiled its next-generation Wi-Fi 8 chipset platform, the Filogic 8000 series, moving ahead of rivals by declaring its position early in the next wireless standards race.

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Unveiled in advance at CES 2026, the WiFi 8 promises less of a flow revolution than a net gain in stability and reliability. A new approach to the wireless network, still far from adoption by the general public. Presented in advance at CES 2026, the WiFi 8 already invites on the front of the stage [...] The article WiFi 8 is already appearing, and this time, focuses on another very important aspect of the wireless has been published on Universe …

Available at CES 2026, Wi-Fi 8 promises to correct the weaknesses of Wi-Fi 7. Rather than aiming for higher speeds, this new standard focuses on stability, latency reduction and better coverage, even in congested areas. Manufacturers such as Asus, Broadcom and MediaTek are already planning products for this year.

MediaTek has launched the world's first Wi-Fi 8 chip platform, the Filogic 8000 series, designed to improve transmission efficiency and reduce latency. The chip is expected to be available in the second half of 2026 to early 2027.

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digitimes.com broke the news in on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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