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Sep 5, 2015 · Fundamentals

Is Wi‑Fi Really Short for “Wireless Fidelity”? The Real Naming Story

This article debunks the common belief that Wi‑Fi stands for “Wireless Fidelity”, tracing the term’s origin to the 1999 Wi‑Fi Alliance’s branding effort, explaining the backronym myth, and revealing the alternative names that were considered.