EE is giving customers a major ‘world first’ Wi-Fi upgrade next year with router that’s faster and more reliable
EE customers are set to receive a major internet boost next year with the launch of a brand new hub.
Users will be among the first in the world to get access to the next generation of Wi-Fi, which is much more reliable than existing kit.
EE’s next-gen home broadband Smart Hub will be able to handle a greater number of internet-hungry devices.
This includes things like cloud gaming, augmented reality, 4K streaming and even 8K in future, which will require huge amounts of broadband data to work smoothly.
It should mean multi-gigabit Wi-Fi throughout the home with faster speed, less interference, more capacity and better performance.
The technology – officially known as Wi-Fi 7 – is the next big thing for broadband.
Most of our routers at the moment use Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 5.
EE owner BT has partnered with Qualcomm Technologies, the tech giant that’s leading the way on development of Wi-Fi 7.
The new router is set to be available to customers sometime in 2024.
Further details will be announced closer to launch.
“EE broadband customers will be among the first globally to benefit from access to a certified next-gen Wi-Fi 7 home hub – providing them with the cutting-edge of innovation in connectivity,” said EE boss Marc Allera.
“We have a long history of collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies to create innovation in mobile for consumers – so we’re delighted to evolve this strategic collaboration into our in-home products for the first time.”
Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated added: “We’re very proud to partner with one of the leading innovators in this industry to drive the transition to next generation broadband technology.
“Expanding our collaboration beyond 5G to include our leading-edge Wi-Fi 7 platform is further evidence of our mutual and long-term commitment to transforming the ways UK consumers work, learn, connect and are entertained.”
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