How is WiFi 6/6e/7 better for me if I have only a 500MB internet plan?

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A 2 part statement/question: I see these fancy new routers offering wifi 6,6e and 7 that support 10GB of speed per port ect… I don’t get how my 500mbs internet plan will be 50% faster (according to google) with a new router. Also I am unaware of any ISP providing 10GB of internet for standard consumers.

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Well if you’re not already getting 500 Mbps then it’ll almost certainly be faster, but if you’re already at 500 Mbps on wifi then of course you can’t increase that by 50%, google has no idea what actual speeds YOU are getting it’s just using generic tests that ideally will make it look as worthwhile to upgrade as possible.

Wifi 7 would allow using multiple bands to download, and it’s better when you have lots of devices like smart switches or other home automation stuff.

There are other countries than the US where 10Gig is almost certainly a thing, and perhaps there are 1-2 services in the US that offer 10Gig just perhaps not in your area. But creating the hardware allows the ISPs to offer 10Gig down the road.

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