en.Wedoany.com Reported - Huawei has officially announced the patent licensing rates for Wi-Fi 7 technology, charging a uniform fee of $0.50 per consumer device, consistent with the rate structure of its Wi-Fi 6 product portfolio. This move aims to address potential licensing uncertainties before large-scale commercial deployment, providing predictability for stakeholders in the telecommunications and technology value chain, enabling hardware manufacturers and small-to-medium enterprises to more accurately plan product roadmaps and manufacturing cost structures.
Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) is not merely a speed upgrade but an architectural leap in wireless technology, featuring ultra-low latency, higher reliability, and significantly enhanced data throughput. Huawei's leading position in this field stems from long-term R&D investment, with multiple independent research reports ranking it first globally in Wi-Fi 7 patent holdings. A public report by analysis firm GreyB indicates that Huawei holds over 600 essential patent families, leading industry peers such as Qualcomm, Intel, LG, and MediaTek.
Beyond patent quantity, Huawei's influence on foundational technology is also reflected in its contributions to network infrastructure standards. According to NGB report data, Huawei ranks first in Wi-Fi 7 standardization contributions, accounting for 22.9% of all accepted standard proposals during the framework development phase. This early disclosure of commercial terms demonstrates adherence to the principles of fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory licensing.
Alan Fan, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Huawei, stated that Huawei continues to promote a cooperative licensing model that balances the interests of innovators and implementers, strengthening its role in shaping a transparent, predictable, and efficient global Wi-Fi licensing environment. This strategy aims to ensure fair returns for innovators while maintaining technology affordability to facilitate widespread industry adoption.
To reduce transaction barriers, Huawei supports hardware implementers in obtaining licenses through direct bilateral agreements or market-oriented patent pools. As a founding member of the Sisvel Wi-Fi 6 patent pool, which covered over 1.2 billion consumer electronics devices globally by the end of 2024, Huawei has now expanded its participation to the Sisvel Wi-Fi Multi-Mode Patent Pool. Huawei's involvement as both a licensor and licensee helps establish a one-stop platform, simplifying compliance processes for both Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 generations, reducing transaction costs, and accelerating global ecosystem deployment.
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