Spectrum Demonstrates WiFi Speeds of the Future With New Wireless Frequencies at SCTE TechExpo25

STAMFORD, Conn. - Spectrum, the communications provider available to more than 57 million U.S. homes as part of Charter, today announced a successful joint demonstration of next-generation WiFi technology with Broadcom, achieving peak throughput of nearly 10 Gbps to a single WiFi device by combining the full 6 GHz band with 125 MHz of spectrum in the 7.125-7.25 GHz band. Presented at SCTE TechExpo25in Washington, D.C., the demonstration took place in the NCTA booth on the show floor and will be available for viewing throughout the event.

The live demonstration showcased how an additional 125 MHz of unlicensed spectrum could be combined with the full 6 GHz band to enable four 320 MHz channels or two 640 MHz channels, unlocking the speed, capacity and reliability needed to meet Americans' record-shattering wireless data consumption and the growing number of connected devices in homes across the country. Utilization of this technology across this band of spectrum will enable speeds approaching 20 Gbps to WiFi devices like mobile phones, AR/VR devices, gaming systems, and computers, ensuring that WiFi in U.S. homes and businesses does not become a bottleneck for the high-speed broadband infrastructure being deployed across the country. This demonstration was shown alongside Spectrum's award-winning Advanced WiFi 7 routers, which support 320 MHz wide channels.

"This milestone highlights the power of combining WiFi 7 technology with forward-looking spectrum policy," said Justin Colwell, Executive Vice President, Technology Strategy and Innovation for Spectrum. "Proactive spectrum decisions need to be made to both maintain America's technological leadership and allow providers and manufacturers to keep pace with evolving and intensifying consumer demands. Together with Broadcom, we are showing what is possible when we combine the unparallelled success of 6 GHz WiFi with adjacent 7 GHz unlicensed spectrum."

The results highlight how spectrum policy directly drives innovation and demonstrate a critical opportunity for the U.S. government to propel its American-grown technology and industry to achieve global connectivity leadership. By enabling new unlicensed allocations above 7.125 GHz, regulators can ensure that U.S. consumers and businesses are the first to benefit from the next era of wireless performance.

"Broadcom is proud to partner with Spectrum to showcase next-gen WiFi performance that matches the fastest wired broadband speeds," said Manny Patel, Vice President of Marketing in Broadcom's Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division. "This demonstration underscores how additional unlicensed spectrum in the 7 GHz band is critical to enabling 10 Gigabit and beyond whole-home coverage."

Spectrum invites attendees of TechExpo25 to visit the NCTA booth on the show floor (booth F600) to view the demonstration and learn how Spectrum and Broadcom are shaping the future of WiFi.

About Spectrum

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company available to more than 57 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.

More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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