Wireless Broadband Alliance Announces Breakthrough Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Performance In Field Trial Between Türk Telekom And TP-Link

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has today announced the successful completion of a pioneering Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Field Trial, in collaboration with Türk Telekom and TP-Link. The trial demonstrated real-world performance advantages of Wi-Fi 7, including a world first throughput exceeding 10 Gbps, setting a new benchmark for next-generation wireless networking.

This initial Phase 1 field test is part of WBA’s broader initiative to validate the real-world readiness of Wi-Fi 7, based on the IEEE 802.11be (Extremely High Throughput – EHT) standard. The results provide critical insights into the transformative capabilities of Wi-Fi 7 for residential, enterprise, and public environments.

Advancing Wi-Fi 7 from Lab to Real-World
Wi-Fi 7 introduces major advancements over Wi-Fi 6/6E, including:

• Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for simultaneous connections across bands
• 4096-QAM modulation for higher data density
• Up to 320 MHz channel bandwidth in the 6 GHz band
• Triggered Uplink and Quality of Service (QoS) enhancements
• Emergency Preparedness Communication Services (EPCS)

The trial aimed to verify whether theoretical throughput figures—up to 11.5 Gbps at 6 GHz—could be achieved in real-world mesh configurations. The trial successfully demonstrated consistent performance and extended range, offering vital insights for vendors, operators, and policymakers seeking to harness Wi-Fi 7’s full potential

Trial Summary

• Trial Partners: Türk Telekom, TP-Link
• Test Setup: TP-Link access points, desktop devices with 10 Gb + 2.5 Gb Ethernet ports
• Test Band: 6 GHz, 320 MHz channel
• Metric: Downlink TCP throughput using Iperf
• Result: Over 10 Gbps throughput, significantly surpassing Wi-Fi 6E performance

This test demonstrates Wi-Fi 7’s potential to meet the connectivity demands of high-throughput, low-latency applications such as immersive XR, cloud gaming, industrial IoT, and real-time collaboration.

Industry Leadership
Tiago Rodrigues, CEO and President of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, commented:
“This trial is a milestone in our mission to accelerate the adoption and deployment of next-generation Wi-Fi. This successful real-world demonstration of Wi-Fi 7 by Türk Telekom and TP-Link, highlights the technology’s readiness and its role in supporting immersive, bandwidth-intensive experiences in homes and enterprises alike.”

Zafer Orhan, Assistant General Manager of Network at Türk Telekom, added:
“As the leader of Türkiye’s digital transformation, we continue to pioneer next-gen connectivity. With WBA and TP-Link, we achieved record-breaking mesh network performance, becoming the first operator in Türkiye—and among the first globally—to reach these Wi-Fi 7 speeds. We remain committed to innovation that meets international standards and empowers our users.”

Ryan Yang, Country Manager of TP-Link Turkey, stated: “As TP-Link Systems Inc., we always aim for excellence in wireless network technologies and make a difference with innovative solutions. The speeds achieved in the Wi-Fi 7 tests we conducted in cooperation with Türk Telekom and WBA stand out as a success that pushes the boundaries in connection technologies.

Setting the Stage for Future Connectivity
The trial builds on insights from the WBA’s recent report:“Get Ready for Wi-Fi 7: Applying New Capabilities to Key Use Cases”, co-authored by industry leaders including Broadcom, CableLabs, Cisco, Intel, Türk Telekom, and the other WBA Wi-Fi 7 Field trials from CableLabs, LG U+, Intel, Ruckus and AT&T. This foundational research highlights Wi-Fi 7’s readiness to address real-world demands across industries.