At CES 2026, MediaTek presented a new generation Wi-Fi 8 platform called Filogic 8000. With this move, the company not only leads the development of the Wi-Fi 8 standard, but additionally confirms its role in the advancement of wireless communication technologies.
The Filogic 8000 platform is designed to provide a reliable wireless connection for a wide range of devices. It is intended for use in broadband gateway devices, enterprise access points, as well as in ordinary devices such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, streaming devices, tablets and IoT solutions, with special optimization for AI products and applications.
As the number of connected devices continues to grow, the wireless environment becomes increasingly congested, leading to interference, unstable connections, and increased latency. Wi-Fi 8 was developed precisely to answer these challenges, with a focus on stable performance, especially in scenarios of high load and intensive use of artificial intelligence.
The Filogic 8000 brings stability and low latency to AI and heavy-duty networks
MediaTek says that Wi-Fi 8 brings higher bandwidth, better energy efficiency and significantly improved connection quality, with ultra-low latency, which is critical for AI applications, XR real-time smartglasses experiences, Internet gaming and industrial automation.
The Wi-Fi 8 standard relies on four key technological pillars. The first is the cooperation of wireless access points through coordinated beamforming, coordinated reuse, and multiple scheduling between APs, thereby reducing interference and increasing the overall efficiency of the network infrastructure.
The second pillar is the improvement of spectral efficiency, with technologies such as dynamic subchannel operation and non-primary channel access, which enables more stable operation even in extremely congested network environments.
The third segment is about expanding coverage and reach. Technologies such as enhanced long-distance operation and additional resource distribution units improve uplink performance, reduce latency and ensure a stable connection even at the edge of the network, while supporting seamless roaming behavior.
The fourth pillar is the optimization of latency and reliability, through smarter adaptation of the transmission rate and aggregation of PPDU units, which enables stable performance in applications that require real-time operation.
Wi-Fi Alliance President and CEO Kevin Robinson said MediaTek’s early launch of Wi-Fi 8 solutions is a strong example of the industry’s innovative potential and confirmation that Wi-Fi 8 is ushering in a new era of high-performance and reliable multi-gigabit wireless communications. MediaTek has confirmed that the Filogic 8000 series will be primarily intended for high-end flagship devices with Wi-Fi 8 support, and that the delivery of the first chip is expected already this year.