Why 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will coexist

Why 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will coexist, according to Qualcomm

At CES 2019, Qualcomm's Sanjeev Athalye discussed how the Wi-Fi and cellular will compliment each other, much like in the days of 3G and 4G.

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Cellular and Wi-Fi Connectivity: One Platform, All the Options. Hybrids Included

It has been said that the choice for connectivity comes down to coverage and cost. It used to be that if you picked coverage, the cost was high. If you picked a more pocketbook-friendly alternative, your coverage suffered. Today, connectivity providers are able to present a hybrid amalgamation of cellular and Wi-Fi features, created to exploit the complementary powers of each technology. Click the link to find out more.

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