Li-Fi vs Wi-Fi 7 vs 5G: Which Next-Gen Wireless Will Rule 2025?
The IEEE 802.11bb Li-Fi standard was ratified in mid-2023, enabling interoperable Li-Fi devices with real-world speeds near 1 Gbps. Wi-Fi 7 certification began in 2024, with routers like TP-Link’s Deco BE85 reaching 7–8 Gbps in tests. Netgear’s Nighthawk M7 became the first 5G hotspot with Wi-Fi 7, supporting up to 5.8 Gbps. T-Mobile demonstrated 4.3 Gbps mmWave throughput on a standalone 5G core in late 2024.