Enhanced Wi-Fi 7 Systems Set to Redefine Service Provider Offerings
Calix Launches Next-Generation Wi-Fi 7 Systems
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) has proudly unveiled its latest innovation, the Wi-Fi 7 systems, set to dramatically enhance broadband service providers’ (BSPs) offerings. The new GigaSpire® 7 XGS and 10GE tri-band Wi-Fi systems mark a significant advancement in the company’s Broadband Platform, bringing cutting-edge performance and operational efficiency to BSPs and their subscribers.
Seamless Integration and Operational Efficiency
The newly introduced Wi-Fi 7 systems seamlessly integrate with the existing Calix Broadband Platform, ensuring a streamlined and efficient deployment process for service providers. This integration is facilitated by Calix Cloud, a crucial component of the Calix Platform, which simplifies the deployment and management of Wi-Fi 7 systems. Calix Cloud optimizes the delivery of Calix SmartLife managed services, allowing BSPs to offer exceptional subscriber experiences. By reducing operational costs and maximizing the return on multi-gig XGS-PON investments, these systems provide significant value to broadband operators.
Elevating Subscriber Experiences Across Multiple Markets
Wi-Fi 7 technology promises substantial enhancements in connectivity, including increased throughput and lower latency. Capable of delivering peak physical rates of up to 46 Gbps—four times faster than Wi-Fi 6E—these advancements enable BSPs to offer superior experiences across various sectors:
- Residential Connectivity: The GigaSpire 7 systems significantly improve residential Wi-Fi experiences, offering seamless support for high-bandwidth applications such as wireless gaming, uninterrupted video conferencing, and buffer-free 8K streaming. With Calix SmartHome™, users benefit from enhanced performance and reliability, ensuring an optimal home network experience.
- Small Business Productivity: For businesses using Calix SmartBiz™, Wi-Fi 7 delivers enhanced security and performance, translating into faster transaction times and smoother operations. The increased speeds and reduced latency help small business owners maintain efficient and reliable connectivity.
- Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) and High-Density Areas: The use of the 6 GHz spectrum in Wi-Fi 7 systems reduces interference, improving performance in multi-dwelling units and high-density neighborhoods. Calix SmartMDU™ benefits from these advancements, providing more reliable and consistent connectivity in densely populated environments.
Future Expansion and Ongoing Innovation
Looking ahead, Calix plans to expand its Wi-Fi 7 systems portfolio in 2025, offering even more options for BSPs to deliver outstanding subscriber experiences through SmartLife managed services. This ongoing expansion reflects Calix’s commitment to supporting service providers with innovative solutions that drive growth and enhance network performance.
Industry Endorsements and Success Stories
John Scott, CEO of Bulloch Solutions, emphasized the advantages of partnering with Calix: “Our early adoption of Wi-Fi 6 and 6E systems allowed us to lead in performance and customer satisfaction. The introduction of Wi-Fi 7 enables us to further differentiate our services with secure, high-speed broadband experiences across various environments, from homes to business premises and community areas.”
Comprehensive Support and Enablement
Calix’s award-winning Success organization offers extensive support to BSPs as they transition to Wi-Fi 7, providing valuable guidance on deployment and strategic go-to-market initiatives. The company’s commitment to simplifying implementation ensures that new systems deliver immediate benefits without prolonged deployment times.
Shane Eleniak, Chief Product Officer at Calix, stated: “The key advantage of our Wi-Fi 7 systems is their immediate deployability and seamless integration into existing networks. BSPs can quickly offer differentiated, multi-gig services to a wide range of subscribers, including remote workers, multi-device households, and high-density venues. Our expanded Wi-Fi 7 portfolio in 2025 will continue to support BSPs in achieving long-term success.”
