Your ISP is trying to sell you a new Wi-Fi 7 router in Cluses and the Arve Valley. In 2026, do you actually need it?
Wi-Fi 6 (2019 standard): plenty enough
Recent boxes (Livebox 5, Freebox Pop, Bbox Must, SFR Box 8) hit 600-1,200 Mbps real-world. Enough for 95% of households.
Wi-Fi 7 (2024 standard): for power users
- Real-world 1.5-3 Gbps, lower latency
- Dedicated 6 GHz band (less neighbour interference)
BUT all your devices must be Wi-Fi 7 (iPhone 16 Pro, MacBook M4+) and your fibre plan must follow.
Living in Cluses or the Arve Valley?
In Cluses, Sallanches, Bonneville, fibre is typically 2 Gbps. In Megève, Chamonix, Samoëns chalets have thick stone walls that absorb 6 GHz — Mesh Wi-Fi 6 beats single Wi-Fi 7.
My recommendation
| Situation | Solution |
|---|---|
| Apartment, fibre <500 Mbps | Existing Wi-Fi 6 box OK |
| House, fibre 1 Gbps, remote work | Wi-Fi 6 box + Mesh 2-3 nodes |
| Chalet, thick walls | Wi-Fi 6 Mesh (not 7), 3+ nodes |
| Pro / gamer / 8K | Wi-Fi 7 box + recent devices |
Installation in Cluses + Arve Valley
I regularly set up Mesh networks: diagnosis, hardware choice, clean install. €70 network plan (config only).
Call +33 7 83 44 65 99 — free phone diagnosis.