The goal of this document is simple: to arm chief information officers (CIOs) and other network professionals with quick and easy talking points to think and speak intelligently about enterprise Wi-Fi and 5G. Talking Point #1: Wi-Fi and 5G are Simultaneously Complementary, Competitive, and Convergent. Private cellular is suitable for wide areas, outdoor spaces, industrial devices, and mobility. Whereas, Wi-Fi is often best suited for indoor and small outdoor areas, especially for high density, bulk data, and ubiquitous device support. There exists a grey area in between where both technologies will fit. When using the word “convergence” in this context, we do not mean the two will become one. Instead, we believe the experience of managing and operating both wireless technologies will become more similar and unified over time. Figure 1 depicts several false narratives and how we should capture and reframe the pseudo-truths in both.
Top 7 Talking Points for 5G vs Wi-Fi for CIOs and Other Networking Professionals
