Wireless convergence refers to the integration of different wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi and cellular networks, to create a seamless user experience. This is important because users expect to connect to the internet without interruptions, regardless of whether they are using Wi-Fi or 5G. The challenge lies in achieving seamless roaming between these networks, which requires effective management and coordination between various service providers.

Wi-Fi 7 introduces several enhancements over earlier standards like Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, including improved speed, reliability, and resiliency. It allows for simultaneous connectivity through multi-link operation, which helps reduce latency and provides a more predictable performance. This is crucial as users increasingly rely on wireless connectivity for various applications, ensuring a better overall experience.

The seamless connectivity with 5G is largely due to established business-to-business roaming agreements between service providers, which number around 650 globally. In contrast, Wi-Fi networks are more numerous, with over 650 million access points, making it impractical to negotiate individual agreements. To address this, technologies like open roaming have been developed to facilitate easier connections across various Wi-Fi networks, improving the user experience.