January is nearing its end, and iPhone 15 rumors are already starting to emerge, not only with rumors that all four iPhone 15 models will feature Dynamic Island, but also with a strong source confirming earlier rumors that the iPhone 15 will feature Wi-Fi 6E.

Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated on Medium (open in new tab) (via MacRumors (open in new tab)) that when the iPhone 15 is released later this year, major wireless upgrades are essentially set This makes a lot of sense, as Apple already has this technology in its latest Mac mini (2023) and MacBook Pro (2023), as well as in its iPad Pro lineup.

This follows an analysis by Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley of Barclay who said the same thing. According to Kuo, Apple has stopped developing its own Wi-Fi chips for now and has chosen Broadcom as its supplier.

It is generally a good idea to pay attention to Kuo's statements, as he has a fairly good reporting track record on Apple's developments. Since Apple already uses this technology in several other products and it is rapidly growing into an industry standard, this upgrade seems very likely.

Previous reports have not confirmed whether Wi-FI 6E will be included in all iPhone 15 models or only for the Pro.

Wi-Fi 6E is, simply put, the latest standard for wireless Internet connectivity. While previous Wi-Fi standards used the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, Wi-Fi 6E uses the 6 GHz band. With the necessary hardware and ISP bandwidth, throughput and speed will be much higher.

Our router and security expert, Anthony Spadafora, described it in a nutshell: "Wi-Fi 6E is like 5G for the home. That means two things: one, it is a similar speed upgrade over Wi-Fi 6 and previous standards, just as 5G was to 4G LTE (and 3G before that LTE).

Second, this statement means that Wi-Fi 6E represents a change significant enough to revolutionize home wireless networking capabilities. The ability to access three bands, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, will unlock many possibilities for faster Internet browsing at home, just as 5G, once it matures, will do for the cellular spectrum.

The iPhone 15 with Wi-Fi 6E will future-proof Apple's next flagship model. That means your iPhone 15 will feel "modern" longer. (Especially since we fully expect the Galaxy S23 to have 6E.) Just like the iPhone 12 with 5G, this is an important upgrade that we would gladly welcome.

You only need a Wi-Fi 6E router, but there is plenty of time to consider an upgrade (if needed) before the iPhone 15 launches. Also, with Wi-Fi 7 coming soon, discounts on Wi-Fi 6E routers will be available in the near future. If you would like to learn more, see our more detailed description of the Wi-Fi 6E.