Actiontec to Demonstrate Advanced Wi-Fi 7 Gateway Running prplOS 4.1

Live demo shows Optim™ cloud management orchestrating a containerized app on prplOS 4.1, highlighting open, carrier-grade innovation

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actiontec, a leading provider of advanced broadband CPE and cloud-managed Wi-Fi solutions, today announced its latest advanced Wi-Fi 7 gateway built on the Qualcomm® Dragonwing NPro A7 Platform at the Global prpl Summit 2025 in Paris (Oct 13–14). The WF-728 runs prplOS 4.1 and integrates Optim, Actiontec’s cloud-based management system, to showcase real-time orchestration of a containerized application directly on the gateway.

“Service providers want the freedom to launch and manage new services without firmware upgrades,” said Alex Leibovich, President, Actiontec. “By combining prplOS’ open, container-ready stack with Actiontec’s Optim cloud-based management system, and leveraging Qualcomm’s latest high-performance Dragonwing NPro A7 Wi-Fi 7, we’re showing how operators can deliver new value-added apps, faster, and with industry-leading speeds up to 10Gbps.”

At the show, booth visitors will see Optim being used to deploy and manage a F-Secure Sense container on the WF-728, leveraging standard prpl LCM APIs. prplOS is designed for standardized APIs, containerized app support, and cloud-ready management, enabling carrier-grade, open innovation on CPE.

Built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing NPro A7 Platform, Actiontec’s Wi-Fi 7 WF-728 delivers peak capacity and offers AI-enhanced performance to improve multi-device, high-density user experiences, making it ideal for premium residential and business deployments.

What’s Being Demonstrated

• prplOS 4.1: Live container deployment and lifecycle management using the standard prpl LCM application framework. (prplOS 4.x and 4.1 test references are publicly documented.)
• Optim Cloud Management: End-to-end visibility and orchestration for Wi-Fi networks and services, including remote diagnostics and self-service features.
• Qualcomm Dragonwing NPro A7 (Wi-Fi 7): Symmetric 10G throughput, low latency, and support for advanced AI solutions in a residential CPE deployment

Why It Matters

• Faster time-to-service: Open, containerized delivery lets operators pilot and launch services quickly, without costly firmware upgrades. (prplOS emphasizes containerized app support and cloud readiness.)
• Future Ready: With Wi-Fi 7, symmetric 10G throughput, and a containerized, AI-ready platform that adapts to tomorrow’s innovations, operators have the foundation to deliver next-generation experiences now and into the future.
• Operational simplicity: Cloud-first workflows (via Optim) unify monitoring, policy, and troubleshooting for call centers and field techs.

Event Details

• Global prpl Summit 2025 — Paris, France — October 13–14, 2025. Live demos available during exhibit hours; briefings by appointment.

Availability

Actiontec’s prplOS-based hardware platform, featuring Qualcomm Dragonwing NPro A7 and Optim, will be available soon for operator trials, starting early 2026. General availability timelines will be shared with selected partners following the Summit.

About Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

Actiontec is a global leader in broadband connectivity solutions, delivering cutting-edge devices and software that power next-generation home and business networks. The company partners with leading service providers to accelerate innovation, simplify operations, and enhance the connected experience.