Overview
- FastConnect 8800 debuts as the first mobile 4×4 Wi‑Fi solution with Wi‑Fi 8, hitting up to 11.6 Gbps and integrating Bluetooth 7, UWB and Thread 1.5 with Proximity AI features.
- Dragonwing Wi‑Fi 8 platforms for routers and access points include the NPro A8 Elite, which Qualcomm claims boosts throughput up to 40%, cuts latency 2.5× under load and reduces daily power use by up to 30%, with a built‑in Hexagon NPU for on‑device inference.
- Qualcomm says its Wi‑Fi 8 portfolio is sampling now, with commercial products expected in late 2026, though real‑world gains depend on finalized standards and ecosystem rollout.
- The new X105 5G Modem‑RF brings 3GPP Release‑19 support with NR‑NTN for 5G over satellite plus NB‑IoT fallback for basic messaging in obstructed areas, and peak rates up to 14.8 Gbps down and 4.2 Gbps up.
- Qualcomm formed an industry coalition to pursue an AI‑native 6G, targeting standards lock in 2028 and initial interoperable commercial systems in 2029, with specifics still under development.