# Low-Cost Holistic Connectivity Routers The Nokia Beacon 1 Uses Mesh Connection for a Better Signal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-beacon-1 References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wireless-mesh-network-11-07-2019/) & [nokia](https://www.nokia.com/wifi/beacon-1/) The increasing number of devices within the average home has drastically boosted the need for better connectivity capabilities, which is exactly what the new Nokia Beacon 1 aims to deliver. Positioned as a lower cost alternative to other mesh router systems, the unit utilizes an accompanying smartphone app to be easily set up for use without the need for any complicated onboarding. A single unit will provide up to 1,500 square feet of connectivity coverage, while two units will double this number and three will provide 4,500 square feet of ultra-fast connectivity. The Nokia Beacon 1 mesh WiFi router is priced at $129 per unit, which positions it as a more affordable option than other networking equipment on the market with similar specifications. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Holistic Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable, easy-to-use router systems that provide seamless connectivity for the increasing number of devices in the home. - **Mesh Connection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create mesh WiFi routers that use advanced technology to improve signal strength and coverage within a home or office environment. - **Low-cost Networking Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce networking equipment with comparable specifications to high-end options, but at a more affordable price point. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Networking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative networking solutions for homes that provide reliable, fast, and affordable connectivity for multiple devices. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate mesh connectivity routers into smart home systems to improve overall connectivity and performance across different devices and appliances. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacture low-cost networking equipment that caters to the growing demand for affordable and efficient connectivity solutions in the consumer electronics market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Affordable Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-1.md) - [Next-Gen Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-roamii-be-lite.md) - [Budget-Friendly Mesh WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-mesh-router.md) - [Wide-Coverage Wi-Fi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk-rs100.md) - [Affordable 6E Mesh Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-deco-xe75.md) - [Elegant Home Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-wifi-pro.md) - [Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbi-870-series.md) - [Home Mesh Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero1.md) - [Low-Latency WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-wifi-7.md)