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Li-Fi in phones and laptops

Estimated year~2028

30% by 2033 · including earlier years

The year is an editorial timing estimate. The percentage applies to occurrence by the stated deadline. These estimates are not calibrated odds.

Phones and laptops ship with Li-Fi receivers, picking up fast, interference-free data from ceiling lights in offices, planes and hospitals.

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Milestone stage: milestone (legacy definition)

Completion criteria: Legacy milestone: refine the observable threshold before resolving.

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.