As a dad of six, I’m fan of the six virtues of Proximus Wi-fi 6 Internet Box

With six kids running around my house, a strong wifi connection is just as vital as a stocked fridge and a heavy duty washer-dryer. Trust me (or ask them). That’s why I’m especially happy Proximus is now integrating Wi-fi 6 into the new Internet Box for all our clients. In my opinion, this technology doesn’t come a day too early. What is it, you ask? Let me explain!

With Wi-Fi 6, wifi is finally coming home. Literally. This technology, integrated into our new Internet Box, plays a crucial role in guaranteeing a strong wifi connection within your home. Actually, I can identify – coincidentally or not – about six major virtues of Wi-Fi 6:

1. It speeds things up
2. It offers more stability
3. It has a wider range
4. It allows for smart diagnostics
5. It’s the key to smart devices
6. It’s more sustainable

1.???It speeds things up

?You can consider Wi-Fi 6 as the extension of our new fiber network within the home. If you have a fiber subscription, and you’re using compatible devices, the new Wi-Fi 6 Internet Box will double your surfing speed compared to the previous wifi solution. [1]?Say buh-bye to your enemies in your next round of Fortnite. Or download a bunch of heavy files – like presentations loaded with images and graphs – in just a few seconds while you’re working from home.

2.???It offers more stability

Wifi is wireless, which is great … right? No annoying cable that’s just not long enough to allow for an evening of Netflix on the sofa. But wireless has a downside, too: it’s more prone to interference. From your microwave, for example, or from other wifi sources if you live in an apartment building. Wi-Fi 6 has solutions to improve the stability of the signal – so feel free to microwave some popcorn to go with that favorite series you’re binging.

3.???It has a wider range

You know that thing where you have perfect wifi in one room, and then you turn a corner just to find there’s no signal? It’s a common problem we usually solve with a wifi booster. But such a booster also had some limitations. No more! Without getting too technical, the Wi-Fi 6 internet box allows you to install a ‘mesh’ network in your own home, where the signal cascades from one booster to the next. This means you can get a crystal-clear signal from the basement to the attic. (And believe me, with six kids, that comes in handy.)

4.???It allows for smart diagnostics

Guess what the most frequent complaint is in our call centers. Right: “My internet’s not working.” But let’s take that statement apart for a second. Most likely ‘the internet’ is working just fine. The problem is usually the wifi-signal. In that case, we try to diagnose: what’s interrupting the signal? Which devices have a bad connection with the wifi? With the Wi-Fi 6 internet box, our technicians can check remotely what the wifi status is and which devices are causing problems – and advise accordingly. This also precludes a number of physical interventions, which means we can cut down on waiting times and transportation.

5.???It’s the key to smart devices

Which devices are connected to your internet? Most people would probably reply: smartphone, laptop, tablet. That doesn’t seem like it’s too much, right? I’ll invite you to reconsider: what about your bluetooth speaker? Your smart light you can dim with your smartphone? The coffee maker that heats up as soon as you turn off your ‘snooze’ button?

Even without realizing it, most people have a lot of connected devices in their homes already. And that number’s only going to increase. Thanks to smart multi-device management, your Wi-Fi 6 Internet Box is equipped to deal with all of those devices: it selects the best frequency band and the best access point for each of them. Which means you’ll enjoy a better connection and speed on all of them

6.???It’s more sustainable

Apart from the fact that smart diagnostics help avoid unnecessary transportation (since interventions can happen remotely), the Wi-Fi 6 internet box offers more sustainable advantages. One of the things I’m most proud of, is its circular design. We worked together with our supplier to develop a plastic casing that’s made entirely of recycled plastic and can be easily repaired and recycled. On top of that, the new internet box consumes 24% less energy compared to the previous generation.

From replacing copper cables with fiber to connecting homes and businesses to the fiber network, Wi-Fi 6 is the final piece of the puzzle when it comes to improving our entire network. This technology brings wifi home – and offers a host of new possibilities. I’m curious to find out how you will be using it!