Broadcom Launches Fourth Wave of Wi‑Fi 8 and 10G PON Chips

AVGO
April 30, 2026

Broadcom announced the launch of its fourth wave of Wi‑Fi 8 chips and an optimized 10G PON chip, adding BCM68565, BCM67142, and BCM67192 to its portfolio. The new chips combine 10G PON backhaul with dual‑band Wi‑Fi 8 radios, enabling fiber‑based connectivity at scale for residential and enterprise customers.

The integrated architecture allows operators to migrate from legacy copper and cable while keeping a cost structure similar to older broadband solutions. By balancing performance, power consumption, and bill‑of‑materials savings, the chips help service providers accelerate the mass‑market transition to Wi‑Fi 8 without extensive infrastructure overhauls.

Mark Gonikberg, senior vice president and general manager of Broadcom's Wireless and Broadband Communications Division, said, "With our latest Wi‑Fi 8 and PON products, Broadcom is making 'Ultra‑High Reliability' accessible in hyper‑competitive broadband markets." He added, "The highly‑optimized, single‑chip dual‑band radios and a cost‑optimized PON SoC catalyze the adoption of Wi‑Fi 8 in high‑volume markets, ensuring faster, more reliable and affordable wireless broadband for the global consumer."

The launch reinforces Broadcom's strategy of delivering end‑to‑the‑end broadband solutions that combine networking, wireless, and silicon expertise. It positions the company to capture growing demand for high‑bandwidth, low‑latency connectivity as consumers and businesses adopt data‑intensive applications. Broadcom's strong financial performance, driven largely by its AI semiconductor segment, provides a solid foundation for investing in new broadband products.

The integrated Wi‑Fi 8 and 10G PON solution is expected to accelerate broadband upgrades for operators seeking cost‑effective, high‑performance fiber‑to‑the‑home deployments.

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