EE is preparing a major Wi-Fi upgrade later this year with a brand new router packing the speediest tech.
The BT-owned operator previously teased its new broadband device last year but The Sun has obtained new images and details about it ahead of release.
Firstly, we can reveal that the router will be called the Smart Hub Pro.
As previously reported, it will adopt the latest standard in Wi-Fi known as Wi-Fi 7.
Wi-Fi 7 routers have been slowly appearing on the market and boost faster speeds, as well as a more reliable connection.
To get the full benefits, the device on the other end, such as your smartphone or laptop, will need to support Wi-Fi 7 too.
Wi-Fi routers also need to evolve with the times as more data-hungry gadgets enter the market for things like cloud gaming, AR and VR, as well as more 4K and eventually 8K streaming.
So, EE’s new router will be equipped to handle much broader capacity, as well as being less susceptible to interference from other signals.
EE is currently starting trials with the service – ahead of product launch later this year.
When speaking about the upcoming launch last year, EE boss Marc Allera said customers would be among the first globally to benefit from access to a certified next-gen Wi-Fi 7 home hub.
The company has worked with US tech giant Qualcomm on developing the new kit.
“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,” Allera said at the time.
The new hub is less than ten inches tall and five inches wide.
On the back, there are four LAN ports, so you can continue to connect items like your TV or games console directly to the router without using Wi-Fi.
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