What’s next in Wi-Fi is right here
The latest in wireless tech. First class equipment. Future-ready features.
Meet Wi-Fi 6E
Next-gen technology for wireless connections, certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance®
All new 6 GHz band with less interference
Up to 3x faster wireless speeds1
Supports up to 2x the devices
Significantly reduced latency2
Longer connected device battery life
WPA3 security option
Up to 1.6 gigabit wireless speeds, unlocked3
Wi-Fi 6E brings the future forward with cutting-edge tri-band connectivity, built to handle more devices with fewer slowdowns. Best of all? This premium tech isn’t an add-on — it comes included with every GFiber 1 Gig and faster plan at no extra cost.So you can go faster, longer and more securely than ever before.
A wider spectrum of connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E introduces an all new, extra 6GHz band, opening up the roadway for reduced latency, minimal interference and 4x the bandwidth to get more done.
Want to learn more about how tri-band technology maximizes your Wi-Fi speeds?
A lineup of routers designed to handle it all
Do more with Wi-Fi made for your home setup.
GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router
Wi-Fi 6E • Included with all plans6
- Wireless speeds up to 1.6 gigs
- Additional 6 GHz band
- 4x4 antenna
- Includes up to 2 mesh extenders4
- Coverage up to 5,000+ sq ft with mesh extender
Nest Wifi Pro
Wi-Fi 6E • Included with 1 Gig5
- Wireless speeds near 1 gig
- Additional 6 GHz band
- 2x2 antenna
- Includes a mesh extender4
- Coverage up to 4,000+ sq ft with mesh extender
Coming soon: Wi-Fi 7
Our most advanced equipment yet is on the way.
How your Wi-Fi router and devices were made makes a difference
Learn how to go from fast to faster.
Every room in yourhome, connected
With an easy-to-set-up, seamlessmesh network.
Get corner-to-corner coverage across your home with a mesh-ready Wi-Fi network. Even in those hard to reach places.Our plans come with everything you need to set up a home network that weaves (or meshes) together, including an advanced router and mesh extender.
How fast can you go?
Your max Wi-Fi speed depends on the devices you are using. See what speed to expect from them:
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Based on this device, you can expect speeds between
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Wired internet is the fastest, but you can get up to multi-gig speed over Wi-Fi with GFiber. Speeds vary based on the devices you use, distance from your router or extender, and product you have.7
What do you get with our Wi-Fi?
Total network control
Manage your network and account, all in an easy to use app.
Router flexibility
Have a router you already love? You can use it with any GFiber plan.
A network for guests
Give visitors their own, separate Wi-Fi network. It’s like a guest room for your Wi-Fi.
WPA3 security available
Want the latest in network encryption? Turn it on at any time.
What’s next for Wi-Fi?
You’re asking the right question. In fact, it’s the same question we ask ourselves at GFiber all the time. While we’re jam-packed with the latest in Wi-Fi technology now, we’re leading the industry in engineering the future of internet tech.That means we’re always looking ahead to what the next generation of Wi-Fi will be (like Wi-Fi 7) — and what could be.
FAQs
Wi-Fi uses radio waves to send and receive signals from your wireless router. These radio waves connect your devices to the internet. Wi-Fi transmits at frequencies of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz — and now, with Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, 6 GHz. Generally, the higher the frequency, the faster the data transmission. You can learn more about Wi-Fi bands here.
Wired internet is generally faster, allowing you to get the highest speeds available, but it’s not always possible or practical to plug in many devices (think of how many cables you would need!). And, some devices may not be capable of going as fast as your internet can, even if you could plug them in.Keep in mind, our upload and download speed claims are always based on maximum wired speeds. Internet speeds are not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hardware and software limitations, latency, packet loss, etc.
A wireless router is what lets your wireless devices connect to the internet. With a traditional router, all wireless traffic on your devices rely on that single point of access (the router) — instead of the multiple points you’d get with a mesh network. The reach of a traditional router is limited by the size of the antennas, and walls can often get in the way of the signal. You can use an extender to give you more “reach,” but it may not always cover some corners of your home.
You can connect to the internet either wired or wirelessly. A wired connection requires an ethernet cord to connect your device directly to the internet. A wired connection will generally allow you to get the maximum speed available at your home, which means it will usually be faster.Wi-Fi (or a wireless connection) allows you to connect Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the internet without cables. Instead, you use a wireless router. Wi-Fi can sometimes have interferences that may slow down the speed of your connection.
A mesh network uses multiple access points (extenders) that communicate with each other to give your whole home seamless Wi-Fi coverage. A mesh network provides you with further reach than you’d get with a single traditional router. Every gigabit and multi-gigabit GFiber plan comes with mesh Wi-Fi.