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FAQs

• What is Wi-Fi 6?

• Wi-Fi 6 is the next-generation standard in Wi-Fi technology. Wi-Fi 6 also known as "AX Wi-Fi" or "802.11ax Wi-Fi" builds and improves on the current 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. Wi-Fi 6 was originally built in response to the growing number of devices in the world.

• How is Wi-Fi 6 different from Wi-Fi 5?

• Wi-Fi 6 operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and features improvements in throughput, multiple-device support, and Wi-Fi spectrum efficiency.

• How does OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology work?

• Simply put, OFDMA (orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) technology allows more people and devices to share channels to increase network efficiency in high demand environments, reducing lag (slowness) and maintaining a high rate of data transfer. MU-MIMO, which stands for multi-user multiple input, multiple output, allows more data to be transferred at one time, enabling access points to handle more devices at once.

• Are Wi-Fi 6 routers worth it?

• The short answer is yes. Your devices will work better with the faster, more stable signal that Wi-Fi 6 provides.

• How much faster is the new Fios Router with Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 compared to previous Verizon routers?

• Significantly faster. Its speeds average 60% faster on 2.4 Ghz band and 38% faster on 5 Ghz than previous Verizon Wi-Fi routers.*