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Visible light communication company pureLiFi has revealed it is ready to begin demonstrations of what it claims will be the world's first light fidelity (Li-Fi) wireless system that will be able to deliver gigabit data speeds to consumers.
Li-Fi networks use the visible light given off by LEDs in order to send data wirelessly to devices, and has the potential to offer a more secure and reliable service than traditional Wi-Fi.
Until now, much of the work done on this technology has used proprietary standards, and as a result, early deployments have tended to focus on enterprise environments that are able to build dedicated networks.
However, this is changing, with the ITU's upcoming G.9991 (G.vlc) set to receive final approval in the near future, while a Li-Fi standard from the IEEE, 802.11bb, is set for release in 2021.
But before then, pureLiFi will use this month's Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona to introduce the world's first consumer device powered by gigabit Li-Fi.
This will contain new optical Li-Fi components that will allow mobile device manufacturers to include Li-Fi capabilities into mobile handsets for the first time.
Chief executive at pureLifi Alistair Banham said: "Now is the time for Li-Fi to move into the hands of the consumer. The ecosystem is crying out for new spectrum and new wireless technology that will service the global appetite for more bandwidth and digital innovation."
He added that his company is already in talks with mobile phone manufacturers to showcase how optical Li-Fi solutions can support innovation in their products and help transform the user experience.
"We’ve led global adoption of Li-Fi into critical use cases, such as government and industry, and now we’re bringing the technology into every device and every light for everyone," Mr Banham continued.
