Devices · 2h ago
Global Wi-Fi router shipments drop 6% in Q1 2026, down 34% from 2021 peak
Global consumer Wi-Fi router shipments fell 6% year-over-year in Q1 2026, continuing a decline from the 2021 peak. Shipments are now 34% below that peak, though mesh systems and gaming routers remain popular. The drop reflects market saturation and slower upgrade cycles post-pandemic.
Meridian48 take
The decline signals a maturing market, but the sustained popularity of mesh and gaming routers suggests niche segments still drive demand.
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Global consumer Wi-Fi router shipments fell 6% in Q1 2026, down 34% from 2021 peak — mesh systems and gaming routers still prove popular →
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