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SoftAtHome deploys Wi-Fi 7 on prpl at Orange

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026

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10
Attention
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

This deployment strengthens SoftAtHome's position in the broadband software market and validates prpl as a scalable open platform. Orange gains a competitive edge with advanced Wi-Fi 7 capabilities across its European footprint, potentially boosting subscriber satisfaction and reducing churn.

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Event Summary

SoftAtHome announced the world's first commercial deployment of a Wi-Fi 7 repeater built on the full prpl open-source software stack, now live at Orange in Poland and France, with at least three more European markets to follow. The prpl framework provides a hardware-independent base for broadband devices, enabling operators to run the same software across different chipset generations. Orange Poland launched the Smartbox Wi-Fi 7 in March 2026, and Orange S.A. — Orange Group's repeater is now active. The deployment builds on earlier prpl work with Orange S.A. — Orange Jordan. SoftAtHome's Wifi'ON and Eyes'ON software manage mesh topology and analytics. The repeaters support Wi-Fi 7 features like lower latency and Multi-Link Operation, and are designed with sustainability in mind.

Key Actions
90 SoftAtHome delivered Orange Group
70 Orange S.A. — Orange Polska launched
70 Orange S.A. — Orange Group launched
50 SoftAtHome delivered Orange S.A. — Orange Jordan
Entities Involved
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SoftAtHome
SoftAtHome is the lead provider of the prpl-based Wi-Fi 7 repeater software, achieving a major commercial milestone that enhances its reputation and market share in broadband software.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Orange Group
Orange is the deploying operator across multiple European markets, benefiting from advanced Wi-Fi 7 capabilities and an open platform that reduces vendor lock-in and improves subscriber experience.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Prpl Foundation
The Prpl Foundation's open-source framework is now deployed at commercial scale, validating its technology and potentially attracting more operator adoption.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Orange S.A. — Orange Polska
Orange S.A. — Orange Polska launched the first Smartbox Wi-Fi 7 device in March 2026, serving as the initial market for this deployment.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Orange S.A. — Orange Group
Orange S.A. — Orange Group's prpl-based Wi-Fi 7 repeater is now live, expanding the deployment within Orange's European operations.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Orange S.A. — Orange Jordan
Orange S.A. — Orange Jordan was an earlier adopter of prpl-based gateway software from SoftAtHome, providing a foundation for the current Wi-Fi 7 rollout.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Arnaud Bellivier de Prin
As CEO of SoftAtHome, Arnaud Bellivier de Prin announced the deployment and highlighted its significance for open platforms.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0
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