MediaTek and Fibocom present the first CPE router with WiFi 8 and 5G Advanced with capacity for 200 devices at MWC 2026

MWC 2026 in Barcelona has served as the stage for MediaTek and Fibocom to jointly present their next-generation connectivity solution, a CPE device that combines 5G Advanced with WiFi 8. It is the first device of its kind to integrate both technologies at the same time, and its objective is to significantly improve the internet connection in homes and small businesses.

A CPE It is the equipment that converts the mobile network signal, in this case 5G, into a local WiFi network. That is, it works like a wireless router that does not need a fiber cable, but rather pulls mobile coverage to provide internet to all the devices in a space.

The solution that relies on WiFi 8

The solution relies on the chipset Filogic 8800 from MediaTek for WiFi 8, along with the FG390 5G module based on the T930 processor. WiFi 8 is the next generation of the wireless standard, still in the commercial deployment phase, and promises substantial improvements compared to WiFi 7 in environments with many devices connected simultaneously: more spectral efficiency, less interference and greater range.

In concrete numbers, the solution presented reduces latency to levels of less than a millisecond and doubles the transfer performance even when more than 200 devices are connected at the same time. Interference is reduced by more than 40% thanks to more intelligent spectrum management, and coverage improves by up to 40% compared to previous solutions, with better penetration into walls.

To achieve this, the device incorporates eight receiving antennas and is the first in the industry to include three transmit antennas with five MIMO layers, which translates into a 40% increase in data upload performance. Supports 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands simultaneously.

AI to manage traffic and reduce latency

One of the most striking aspects of the solution is its network engine with artificial intelligence. MediaTek has integrated its system into this CPE AI L4Sa technology that reduces latency up to ten times compared to conventional solutions, both for applications compatible with the L4S standard and for those that are not.

L4S is a networking standard designed to make delay-sensitive applications, such as video calls, online gaming, or augmented reality, run more smoothly. What is relevant here is that MediaTek’s system does not require modifications to the network infrastructure or applications to function, which facilitates its adoption.

The device is designed for the context of the so-called FWA. That is, access to fixed Internet through mobile networks, an alternative to fiber optics that is gaining weight in areas where cable deployment is complicated or expensive. With the rise of AI devices, augmented reality and home environments with dozens of connected gadgets, this type of solutions aims to become an increasingly competitive option compared to traditional routers.