United Continents International, TP-Link's export entity situated in Zhangjiang, Shanghai, has unexpectedly announced substantial layoffs within its WiFi chip department, offering a substantial N+3 compensation package. The affected staff primarily includes those in algorithm, verification, design, and related roles, with a significant portion being let go and only a handful of core team members retained. The entire layoff process was swift, spanning just half a day from notification to the completion of departure formalities. This strategic shift might be attributed to the company's production plans for WiFi 7 chips and its cost-cutting measures, rather than a complete exit from the WiFi chip sector.