We all want better broadband, and one UK provider is about to offer a major improvement to millions of customers.EE, which is now part of the BT group, has just announced the launch of a new Wi-Fi router that will be available when signing up to any of its fast fibre plans.This latest hub features Wi-Fi 7 technology, which not only supports faster speeds but also enables simultaneous connectivity for more devices with the very best performance.
Read more: Government has ‘no plans’ to scrap mid-contract broadband and mobile price rises Read more: Urgent Wi-Fi warning issued to UK homes this month, check your router now EE already offers a Wi-Fi 7-enabled Smart Hub 7 Pro device, but it’s only available to those signing up for rapid and more expensive 1.6 Gbps downloads.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe new update now offers a Smart Hub 7 Plus router with plans up to 1Gbps.That means more customers will now have access to significantly improved broadband technology.Considering a vast number of homes are still using ageing Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5 devices, this is a big move from EE, with the company boasting that it’s the first major network to offer all Full Fibre plans built with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity as standard.
Even those with newer Wi-Fi 6 in their homes will see an improvement by making the switch.Bigger homes can also add an EE Wi-Fi 7 booster to their subscription, which should make sure all rooms get decent internet coverage.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe telecoms firm also has WiFi Intelligence included, which uses real-time network insight to give customers the best possible WiFi coverage and connection quality throughout their home.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy Policy What is Wi-Fi 7? Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation of wireless networking technology, superseding Wi-Fi 6 and 6E.
It offers dramatically faster speeds, lower latency, and improved efficiency for modern high-bandwidth applications like 8K streaming, cloud gaming, and virtual reality.It's also built for the future, with some Wi-Fi 7 devices capable of achieving data rates exceeding 40 Gbps.Other extras include EE Wi-Fi Controls that allow customers to manage their home network's internet access for parental controls and device management, and Advanced Web Protect automatically blocks untrustworthy and malicious websites on the network.Another bonus of these new plans is getting a constant connection even things go down.If a fault is reported, EE will send a 4G Mini Hub to reconnect the customer to EE’s mobile network, minimising downtimeEE’s Full Fibre home broadband packages will range from £28.99 on 74Mbps up to £39.99 on 900Mbps, on a 24-month contract length.Speaking about the update, Luciano Oliveira, Director of Product, Home and TV, EE said: "EE is the first major provider in the UK to offer WiFi 7 smart hub technology as standard across all Full Fibre plans.By pairing best-in-class hardware with advanced features like WiFi Intelligence and AI-enabled security, our customers get the most reliable, high-performance connection in every room of their home – whether streaming, working, gaming, or staying connected with family – and that's why more people are choosing EE."
