The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast

The Signal, a Wi-Fi Alliance® podcast, delivers a new perspective on the growing portfolio of Wi-Fi technologies by breaking down the new tools, programs, and capabilities that are changing the connectivity landscape.

The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Wi-Fi Alliance, with 104 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Wi-Fi Alliance hosts The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast, a technology show with 104 episodes published.

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

  Jun 23, 202614 min

  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, including an early look at Wi-Fi 8 and how the standard's focus on reliability, low latency, and energy efficiency will enhance connectivity. For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact

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  Wi-Fi 8 and edge AI: building the intelligent network with Chris Szymanski of Broadcom

  Jun 4, 202617 min

  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 for deterministic, highly reliable connectivity. Chris also highlights how unified wired and wireless architectures are enabling AI-driven operations, enhanced security, and proactive network performance. In the smart home, we learn about how AI is moving from the cloud into devices to power adaptive, context-aware experiences across IoT, voice, video, and automation, and the critical role Wi-Fi 8 will play as the “nervous system” connecting this intelligent ecosystem. Tune in for key insights into AI-ready networking, evolving infrastructure demands, and how Wi-Fi 8 will support the next generation of connected experiences. For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact

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  AI is solving Wi-Fi®’s toughest challenges with Nadeem Akhtar of HFCL

  May 19, 202633 min

  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 coordination and multi-parameter optimization—critical for unlocking the full performance of advanced Wi-Fi 7 features and future Wi-Fi 8 capabilities. Tune in to learn how AI is closing the gap between network design and real-world performance while improving efficiency, reliability, and user experience at scale. For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact

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  Episode #101

  AI at the edge: how Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 are redefining connectivity with James Chen of MediaTek

  May 6, 202620 minS5

  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 reliability are driving advancements. Looking ahead, he explains how agentic AI and small language models embedded in home gateways could revolutionize customer support, enabling real-time, in-home troubleshooting and reducing operational costs for service providers. We also get an early look at Wi-Fi 8 and how its improved features enable efficiency, seamless roaming, and improved uplink performance. Tune in for the latest on edge AI, Wi-Fi innovation, and what’s next for connectivity in 2026 and beyond. CES 2026 panel: Redefining Wireless: Networks, Devices & New Frontiers For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact

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  Episode #100

  Why customers really leave their ISP—and how to stop it with Metin Taskin of Airties

  Apr 22, 202622 minS5

  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 connectivity, and subpar customer support—highlighted by common issues like video streaming freezes, dropped connections, and inconsistent in-home coverage. We talk about how service providers can improve customer retention by moving from reactive troubleshooting to proactive, data-driven network management, allowing operators to detect and resolve issues before they impact the user experience. Listen for the inside track on the Wi-Fi customer experience, retention, and next-generation connectivity, and thanks for joining us for 100 episodes! For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact

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