2025-08-04 11:28:34
What is Wi-Fi 7 and how does it work?

Faster, more stable, and built for the future: Wi-Fi 7 is the latest evolution in wireless internet. And guess what? DIGI is the very first provider in Belgium to bring it to you. With our lightning-fast DIGI Fiber 10 Gbps plan, including a Wi-Fi 7 router, you’re getting the fastest internet in Belgium, straight to your home. A setup that’s not just ready for today, but fully geared for what comes next.
Wondering what Wi-Fi 7 actually does and why it might be time to upgrade? We’ll break it down for you.
What is Wi-Fi 7?
Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation of wireless internet. It delivers ultra-fast internet and a super stable connection, even when your home is packed with connected devices.
That means: no more glitchy video calls, buffering streams, or spinning load wheels. With a Wi-Fi 7 router of Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, everything feels faster, smoother, and just… better.
How does Wi-Fi 7 work?
Wi-Fi 7 isn’t just “a bit faster”. It’s built to take your connection to a whole new level. And it does that with some pretty clever upgrades:
- More data at once
Wi-Fi 7 has a wider bandwidth. This means more data can flow through your network at the same time, so your internet won't slow down. In theory, Wi-Fi 7 can reach speeds over 40 Gbps.
- Faster connections on every device
Thanks to Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Wi-Fi 7 uses multiple frequency bands at the same time. Think of it as having three highways side by side, so your laptop, phone, and tablet can all surf smoothly without slowing each other down.
- Smarter traffic handling
Whether you’re home alone or six people are streaming at once, Wi-Fi 7 knows exactly how to split the connection to keep everyone’s internet fast and stable.
Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 7: what’s the difference?
Wi-Fi 6 already made it easier to have multiple devices online at once. But Wi-Fi 7 takes it up a notch: it manages your network way smarter, making sure every device gets the best possible connection.
Check out the key tech specs of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 side by side:
Wi-Fi 6 |
Wi-Fi 7 | |
Max channel bandwidth |
160 Mhz |
320 Mhz |
Max theoretical speed (lab conditions) |
~ 9,6 Gbps |
> 40 Gbps |
Average speed near router |
600 Mpbs - 1.5 Gbps |
1.5 - 3 Gbps |
Average speed under optimal conditions |
Up to 2 Gbps |
4 - 6 Gbps |
Future potential |
Up to 2 Gbps |
10 Gbps |
QAM modulation |
1024-QAM |
4096-QAM |
Multi-Link Operation (MLO) |
No |
Yes |
Latency |
Low |
Ultra-low |
Bands used |
2.4 & 5 Ghz |
2.4, 5 & 6 Ghz |
Note: your actual internet speed depends on your provider and the type of router you use. With DIGI, you can reach up to 10 Gbps using a Wi-Fi 7 router with two frequency bands (2.4 & 5 GHz). Need even more capacity? Pair our package with your own Wi-Fi 7 router with three frequency bands. |
Do you need Wi-Fi 7?
Now you’ve got the basics of Wi-Fi 7, but the real question is: is Wi-Fi 7 right for you? Ask yourself:
- Do you stream ultra-HD on multiple devices at the same time?
- Do you often have video calls while others are online too?
- Do you play online games where every second counts?
- Do you have a smart home full of connected devices?
- Do you rely on cloud software to securely store important files?
If you answered “yes” to any of these, then Wi-Fi 7 is exactly the upgrade you need to keep your internet future-proof – at home or at work.
DIGI is bringing Wi-Fi 7 to Belgium
Why wait for the future if you can have it today? At DIGI, we’re the first provider in Belgium to offer a 10 Gbps internet plan with Wi-Fi 7 included, giving you the fastest internet connection in the country. And the best part? You get the whole package for just €20 a month.
Ready for next-gen internet?
Want fast, hassle-free internet? Discover our DIGI Fiber 10 Gbps internet plan with Wi-Fi 7 and give your network the upgrade it deserves.
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