Qualcomm's new mobile chip is faster than your home Wi-Fi
Qualcomm just unveiled the FastConnect 8800 at MWC 2026—the first-ever mobile chip rocking a 4x4 Wi-Fi radio setup.
It hits crazy-fast speeds up to 11.6Gbps (that's twice as fast as the previous FastConnect), plus packs in Bluetooth 7 and Ultra-Wideband (UWB), with Bluetooth providing higher data throughput and improved audio/file transfer and UWB enabling proximity and precision-location features.
The FastConnect 8800 supports Proximity AI
Built on a super-efficient 6nm process, the FastConnect 8800 gives you triple the gigabit range and keeps speeds strong even when signals are weak.
It supports pinpoint-accurate device location with Proximity AI, thanks to features like Wi-Fi Ranging and GPS.
Expect phones with this tech to land by late 2026.
It combines multiple connectivity technologies into 1 chip
This chip isn't just faster than Qualcomm's old ones—it could be up to four times quicker than the iPhone 17's Wi-Fi.
By combining Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth 7, UWB, and Thread into one package, it stands out from the crowd.
And if you're looking ahead: Ericsson and Qualcomm are already collaborating on 6G research, demonstrating lab prototypes and foundational radio concepts, with commercialization efforts beginning around 2029.