A new contender has emerged, promising to revolutionize the way we connect to the internet. Light Fidelity, or Li-Fi, is a wireless connectivity technology that uses light instead of traditional radio waves, offering speeds up to 100 times faster than Wi-Fi.
Recently, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards body introduced the IEEE 802.11bb light communications standard to regulate Li-Fi. This move signifies the growing recognition and potential of this innovative technology.
One of the key advantages of Li-Fi over Wi-Fi is its reduced interference. By using light, Li-Fi ensures a more reliable connection, free from the common disruptions experienced with radio wave-based connections. Furthermore, Li-Fi offers enhanced security due to the limited range of light compared to radio waves, making it a safer choice for sensitive data transmission.
Another significant advantage of Li-Fi is its easy integration into existing light fixtures. This feature makes it a convenient and cost-effective option for implementation in homes, offices, and public spaces.
Leading companies like Signify and pureLiFi are at the forefront of this technological revolution. Signify has developed data-beaming bulbs, while pureLiFi has introduced the Light Antenna One system, which has demonstrated impressive speeds surpassing 1Gbps. The Light Antenna One system holds immense potential for the widespread adoption of Li-Fi.
With the capacity to reach download speeds of up to 224Gbps, Li-Fi is poised to outpace even the upcoming Wi-Fi 7. As advancements in Li-Fi continue, it holds the promise to redefine wireless connectivity as we know it, marking a significant leap forward in the realm of internet technology.
