First throughput test marks a major milestone in ultra-reliable connectivity for the next era of networking.

Reading, UK – February, 2026 – TP-Link UK®, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, today announced it has successfully demonstrated Wi-Fi 8 connectivity, transmitting data with a prototype device developed through a joint industry partnership. This achievement represents a major step toward defining the next generation of wireless technology.

The test successfully validated both the Wi-Fi 8 beacon and data throughput, confirming the viability of the technology and marking a critical milestone in Wi-Fi 8 development. This technology is poised to deliver the ultra-reliable wireless performance that the industry will require as more devices and bandwidth-intensive applications come online.

Through ongoing collaboration with ecosystem partners, TP-Link is dedicated to advancing the technologies that will shape the next era of connectivity, offering users unprecedented speed, stability and reliability. 

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To learn more about Wi-Fi 8 technologies and their benefits, visit https://www.tp-link.com/uk/wifi8/.

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