BT partners with MediaTek to deliver Total Wireless Connectivity

MediaTek has announced that BT has selected MediaTek’s Adaptive Network technology to power their Whole Home Wi-Fi solution, delivering full-coverage wireless connectivity that is simple to set up and guarantees a stable signal throughout the home. The announcement, made at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) demonstrates the role that both BT and MediaTek are playing in the growth of our connected future.

“Customers expect wireless connectivity that’s seamless, simple and speedy – and with our investment in a smart, distributed wireless internet solution we can continue to exceed expectations,” said Erik Raphael, Director of BT Devices. “As providers of home wireless connectivity, we’re committed to delivering the best experience to our customers and our Whole Home Wi-Fi ensures fast, reliable connections for multiple devices throughout the house. Whole Home Wi-Fi with MediaTek’s Adaptive Network technology allows customers to install a smart and secure network designed for today’s connected world.”

The Adaptive Network solution at the core of BT’s Whole Home Wi-Fi provides high-quality, full coverage wireless connection experience with the latest in network security and smart connectivity features. Users of BT’s Whole Home Wi-Fi will benefit from a simple set-up of a network and small repeaters which automatically route network traffic throughout the home ensuring total Wi-Fi coverage with no sacrifice in speed or reliability.

“The landscape of the connected world is changing and with it the needs of home wireless networks,” said Joe Chen, Executive Vice-President  & Co-Chief Operating Officer, MediaTek. “As we welcome more and varied connected devices into our homes, we must start looking for smarter, whole home wireless coverage solutions for connectivity.

MediaTek’s Adaptive Network technology has been designed to meet these needs and we’re confident that homes across the United Kingdom will enjoy enhanced connectivity, thanks to BT’s Whole Home Wi-Fi.”

Powered by three MediaTek chipsets (MT7621+MT7615+MT7615), MediaTek’s adaptive network is just one of a robust lineup of product offerings powering today’s most exciting technologies.  As a leader in chipsets for home entertainment products, smart devices, connected car and connected home technologies, MediaTek is powering our increasingly networked world.