As we enter 2026, the global telecom landscape is being reshaped by two powerful forces: the commercial rollout of 5G-Advanced (5.5G) and the full-scale adoption of Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be). This convergence is triggering a fundamental shift in how enterprise networks are built.

Gone are the days when simple "coverage" sufficed for wireless in office towers, smart factories, and major transport hubs. The demand now is for both extreme throughput and deterministic low latency concurrently.

This new reality is forcing a complete rethink of traditional Distributed Antenna System (DAS) design. The physical layer infrastructure faces unprecedented strain from Wi-Fi 7's 320MHz ultra-wide channels and 5.5G's 10 Gbps capabilities.

The core engineering challenge for 2026 has become clear: architecting intelligent MIMO DAS solutions that enable perfect coexistence of Wi-Fi 7 and 5G-Advanced within a single indoor space, ensuring neither technology's performance is compromised. How the industry solves this puzzle will define the next generation of connected experiences.