Wi-Fi to remain ‘indisputable’ foundation of India’s digital future, says Aruna Sundararajan

NEW DELHI: Wi-Fi technologies are the “silent powerhouse” of the digital ecosystem and will remain the “indisputable” foundation of the country’s digital future despite the disruption brought by the fifth-generation (5G) networks, according to the Broadband India Forum (BIF).

‘Wi-Fi networks are crucial because they constitute the silent yet incredibly powerful workhouse of the digital ecosystem. Nearly 80% of all data today is consumed indoors, while higher frequencies involved in 5G networks can offer high speeds, they often struggle to penetrate materials,’ Aruna Sundararajan, chairperson of BIF, and former secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), said at the World Wi-Fi Day event organised by BIF Tuesday.