The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast

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  Wi-Fi 7 is redefining customer experiences with Stefan Koelker of Telekom Deutschland 23.06.2026 13мин

  Today, Stefan Koelker, Senior Product Manager at Telekom Deutschland, joins us to share his insights on one of Europe’s first large-scale Wi-Fi 7 rollouts. Stefan tells us about the launch of the Speedport 7 gateway, cloud-managed mesh systems, and the shift toward data-driven Wi-Fi optimization in the home. Stefan also explains how the growing importance of whole-home connectivity, the rise of mesh adoption, and partnerships across the ecosystem are accelerating innovation. Tune in for more,...
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  Wi-Fi 8 and edge AI: building the intelligent network with Chris Szymanski of Broadcom 04.06.2026 17мин

  We're sitting down with Chris Szymanski, Director of Product Marketing and Technology Strategy at Broadcom, for the inside track on Wi-Fi 8, edge AI, and smart home trends. Chris tells us how combining Wi-Fi 8 chipsets with advanced processing units and embedded AI acceleration enables smarter, self-optimizing networks across residential and enterprise environments. We talk about how edge AI is reshaping traffic patterns—driving more uplink demand, ultra-low latency requirements, and the need...
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  AI is solving Wi-Fi®’s toughest challenges with Nadeem Akhtar of HFCL 19.05.2026 32мин

  In today's episode, we sit down with Nadeem Akhtar, SVP and Head of Engineering for Wi-Fi and Software Solutions at HFCL, to explore how AI is redefining how Wi-Fi networks are optimized, managed, and scaled—especially as the industry moves toward Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8. Nadeem shares emerging use cases where AI delivers immediate impact, including autonomous radio resource management, intelligent roaming, application-aware QoS, and predictive maintenance, and we discuss how AI enables multi-AP ...
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  AI at the edge: how Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 are redefining connectivity with James Chen of MediaTek 06.05.2026 20мин

  AI is rapidly moving to the edge of the network—and reshaping the future of Wi-Fi. In this episode, we sit down with James Chen, VP of Product and Technology Marketing at MediaTek, to explore how edge AI, Wi-Fi 7 adoption, and emerging Wi-Fi 8 innovations are transforming connectivity. James shares insights on the accelerating adoption of Wi-Fi 7 across smartphones, PCs, enterprise networks, and broadband gateways—highlighting how AI-enhanced performance, lower latency, and improved reliabili...
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  Why customers really leave their ISP—and how to stop it with Metin Taskin of Airties 22.04.2026 21мин

  In this special 100th episode of The Signal, we’re joined by Airties CEO and co-founder Metin Taskin to tackle one of the most pressing challenges for broadband providers: customer churn—and how to reduce it. Drawing on new survey data from the U.S., U.K., and Japan, Metin reveals that up to 24% of consumers switch ISPs each year, with as many as 1 in 3 considering a change soon. While price competition is often blamed, the real drivers of churn are poor Wi-Fi performance, unreliable connecti...
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  CEO Insights: Wi-Fi Alliance® and Dan Herscovici of Plume 09.04.2026 29мин

  In this episode of our CEO Insight Series, Wi-Fi Alliance President and CEO Kevin Robinson sits down with Dan Herscovici, CEO of Plume, to explore how the Wi-Fi ecosystem is evolving beyond speed—and why customer experience is now the key differentiator for ISPs. Dan shares insights on the rapid rise of Wi-Fi 7, including a 500% year-over-year surge in adoption, while highlighting a critical reality: most homes still rely on a mix of Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 7 devices. Together, they discu...
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  IoT 2.0 and how Wi-Fi HaLow is transforming smart connectivity with Andy McFarlane of Morse Micro 02.04.2026 21мин

  In today's episode, we sit down with Andy McFarlane, VP of Marketing at Morse Micro, to explore the evolution of IoT 2.0 and how Wi-Fi HaLow is redefining what’s possible for connected devices. From AI-powered security cameras and smart buildings to advanced metering infrastructure and precision agriculture, Wi-Fi HaLow is unlocking reliable long-range, low-power connectivity. Andy shares how improved range, wall penetration, and data throughput are driving innovation across industries — and ...
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  Wi-Fi 7 and the next era of IoT connectivity with Sivaram Trikutam and Kamesh Medepalli of Infineon 11.03.2026 26мин

  In today's episode, we continue our CES 2026 series in our conversation with Sivaram Trikutam, Senior VP of Wireless at Infineon, and Kamesh Medepalli, SVP and Global Head of Systems Research & Innovation at Infineon, as we discuss how Wi-Fi 7's advanced features are evolving to support the next generation of IoT devices and smart homes. Sivaram and Kamesh tell us about the growing connectivity challenges facing the IoT ecosystem, where the average home could soon have more than 50 connec...
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  When networks think: the future of Wi-Fi® and AI with Ganesh Swaminathan of Qualcomm 25.02.2026 13мин

  In today’s episode, we sit down with Ganesh Swaminathan, VP and GM at Qualcomm, to discuss how Wi-Fi is evolving beyond simple connectivity into the foundation of intelligent, adaptive experiences. As artificial intelligence moves onto devices and into everyday environments, a new category is emerging: agentic AI — systems that can perceive context, make decisions, and act on behalf of users — requiring networks to become responsive rather than passive infrastructure. Martha and Ganesh explor...
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  CEO Insights: Wi-Fi®, Matter, and the road ahead with Tobin Richardson of CSA 11.02.2026 15мин

  On today's episode, Wi-Fi Alliance President and CEO Kevin Robinson sits down with Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), for a new installment of our CEO Insights series. Recorded at CES 2026, Kevin and Tobin discuss how Wi-Fi and Matter are evolving together to enable interoperable, reliable, and scalable connected experiences. Kevin and Tobin dig into what's driving Matter’s rapid adoption, how industry collaboration brings thousands of certified ...
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  More than high speeds: how operators can deliver seamless Wi-Fi® experiences with Arnaud Bensaid of SoftAtHome 28.01.2026 13мин

  In today's episode, we're joined by Arnaud Bensaid, VP of Marketing at SoftAtHome, to discuss what really matters for a great Wi-Fi experience — and it's more than just high speeds. Recorded as part of our CES 2026 series in Las Vegas, Arnaud tells us that operators should move from prioritizing peak speeds to considering users' everyday realities, particularly in remote and hybrid work environments. We talk about how this paradigm shift allows operators to ensure uninterrupted video calls, s...
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  Wi-Fi 7 is fueling the next era of AI experiences with Eric McLaughlin of Intel 14.01.2026 14мин

  Today, we welcome Eric McLaughlin, VP and GM of Connectivity Solutions at Intel, back to the podcast to discuss how the convergence of AI and Wi-Fi is unlocking completely new user experiences. We examine the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and how the latest standard's unmatched determinism and heightened data rates allow for seamless AI processing on the platform, the edge, and in the cloud. Eric shares his insight on how ISPs can prepare for the upcoming influx of Wi-Fi 7 usage, and we talk abou...
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  Inside Wi-Fi® security with Jennifer "JJ" Minella of Viszen Security 03.12.2025 23мин

  In this episode, we get the inside track on Wi-Fi security from Jennifer "JJ" Minella, Founder and Principal Advisor of Security Architecture at Viszen Security. With billions of devices in use today, threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making unerring security more vital than ever. JJ breaks down the most pressing threats facing Wi-Fi networks, and we explore how users and organizations can better protect themselves. JJ also tells us why device identity is one of the toughest pr...
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  Wi-Fi 7 in action: How the latest generation of Wi-Fi is powering healthcare and IoT with Bill Krutke of Step CG 19.11.2025 14мин

  In today's episode, we welcome Bill Krutke, Solutions Architect at Step CG, to The Signal to talk about how Wi-Fi 7 is transforming industries — particularly healthcare and IoT. Bill tells us about his experience leading enterprise Wi-Fi design in hospitals, clinics, and senior living facilities, and explains how features like Multi-link Operation (MLO), Restricted Target Wake Time (R-TWT), and enhanced OFDMA enable real-time performance in dense environments. We also explore how Wi-Fi 7 and ...
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  Special Feature: Sparring Partners Podcast with Kevin Robinson of Wi-Fi Alliance® 05.11.2025 39мин

  Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance, was recently featured on Senza Fili's Sparring Partners Podcast hosted by Monica Paolini. Listen to the episode to hear Kevin and Monica discuss Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band with the recent One Big Beautiful Bill, an update on the band's progress in the rest of the world, and why it is so valuable for indoor connectivity. Click here for more episodes of the Sparring Partners podcast, and visit the Senza Fili website to learn more. We...
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  Access to 6 GHz is essential for Wi-Fi®: a conversation with Dean Bubley of Disruptive Analysis 22.10.2025 25мин

  In today's episode, we sit down with Dean Bubley, Tech Industry Analyst and Futurist with Disruptive Analysis, to discuss the ongoing conversation over the 6 GHz spectrum. Dean breaks down the politics, policy, and potential of 6 GHz, and we discuss why the band is essential for home, enterprise, and industrial Wi-Fi. We also examine the misconceptions around the “5G and 6G race,” and Dean explains how solutions like dynamic spectrum sharing could offer a better path forward. Tune in to disco...
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  Driving into the future: Wi-Fi 7 and connected vehicles with Franz Dugand of Ceva 08.10.2025 17мин

  In this episode, we sit down with Franz Dugand, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Wireless IoT at Ceva, to explore how Wi-Fi 7 is transforming automotive connectivity. From enabling wireless infotainment and faster over-the-air updates to supporting vehicle-to-vehicle safety communications and even child presence detection, Wi-Fi 7 is paving the way for smarter, safer, automotive experiences. Tune in for Franz's insights about how Wi-Fi and 5G enable connected cars, how AI will impact ...
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  Special Feature: PolicyTracker's Spectrum Policy Podcast with Kevin Robinson of Wi-Fi Alliance 24.09.2025 32мин

  Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance, was recently featured on PolicyTracker's Spectrum Policy Podcast hosted by Richard Haas. Listen to the episode to hear Kevin and Richard discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill's potential impact on unlicensed spectrum and Wi-Fi. For more episodes of PolicyTracker's Spectrum Podcast, click here. PolicyTracker also produces a newsletter, a research service, and hosts training courses on spectrum policy. We hope you enjoy this episode, and please ...
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  Charting new waters: Cisco’s petition to bring 6 GHz Wi-Fi® to the cruise industry with Bill Davenport and Matt Swartz 10.09.2025 18мин

  In this episode, we sit down with Bill Davenport, Senior Director for Connectivity and Technology Policy at Cisco, and Matt Swartz, Distinguished Engineer at Cisco, to discuss Cisco's recent petition to the FCC to enable 6 GHz Wi-Fi on cruise ships. Modern cruises operate like floating cities, utilizing thousands of access points that support tens of thousands of connected devices for both passengers and crew. We talk about how technology has evolved the cruise industry, and how updated regul...
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  Wi-Fi® and IoT empower smart energy management at home with Daniel Holcomb of Parks Associates 27.08.2025 18мин

  In today's episode, we welcome Daniel Holcomb, Senior Analyst for Smart Home Research at Parks Associates, to the show to discuss the evolving world of smart energy management. Daniel tells us that with rising energy costs and growing demands on the grid, consumers are turning to connected devices like smart thermostats, smart plugs, and solar panels to help control their energy consumption. We talk about Wi-Fi's role in enabling automation features that help consumers save on energy costs, a...