TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wi-Fi HaLow, based on the IEEE 802.11ah standard, operates in the sub-GHz spectrum (902 MHz–926 MHz), and offers long-range, low-power connectivity ideal for IoT applications such as smart homes, agriculture, and industrial settings. It supports extended ranges of up to 1 kilometer and enables energy-efficient device communication with narrow channels.
With an estimated 30 billion IoT devices expected by 2025, Wi-Fi HaLow is well-positioned to handle the increasing demand for reliable, scalable network solutions. While it excels indoors, particularly in smart homes, its full potential in outdoor settings like smart metering and environmental monitoring is still being explored
BUSINESS & MARKET BENEFITS
With the rapid growth of IoT devices and the current fragmentation in the market, Wi-Fi is emerging as a unifying technology, offering significant advantages to various stakeholders. These include chipset vendors, Wi-Fi HaLow infrastructure providers, IoT and wireless device OEMs, ISPs, operators, and enterprises across vertical sectors. Leveraging an established access technology and existing infrastructure, Wi-Fi facilitates seamless integration across diverse applications.
This project evaluates Wi-Fi HaLow technology through use cases, comparing its value in the low-power, long-range segment with other unlicensed IoT technologies. Wi-Fi HaLow’s ability to deliver reliable connectivity with minimal power consumption makes it an ideal solution for industries such as smart agriculture, healthcare, logistics, and industrial automation
