WiFi 7 is the latest generation of WiFi technology — the most powerful ever created. EE Smart Hubs are compatible with WiFi 7, giving you a stronger and more consistent signal all around the home.
WiFi 7 benefits around your home
The fastest WiFi speeds
WiFi 7 is twice as powerful as WiFi 6, delivering faster connections to more devices. Plus larger homes can get WiFi 7 in every room with an EE WiFi Extender.
More devices, no slowdown
WiFi 7 future-proofs your home as you add more devices. It generates extra bandwidth for a more consistent connection when everyone is online.
Improve gaming, streaming and working
Turbocharge gaming, download massive files when working from home and enjoy buffer-free bingeing, with faster response times and low latency.
Frequently asked questions about WiFi 7
The difference between WiFi 7 and WiFi 6
In the same way 5G mobile improved on 4G, WiFi 7 is a massive step forward from WiFi 6, transforming your home broadband connection.
Learn more about WiFi 7 versus WiFi 6
WiFi 7 bandwidth future-proofs your home
From laptops and TVs to games consoles, our homes are filled with connected devices. The increased bandwidth of WiFi 7 means you can work, watch and play without lag.
WiFi 7 routers explained: 3 reasons to upgrade
What does tri-band technology mean?
Most routers that are built for WiFi 6 are dual band. Our Smart Hub Pro has tri-band technology. This extra band creates a fast lane for your connection, which is ideal for busy homes where lots of people are online.
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Smart Hub 7 Plus
The most advanced hub offered as standard by any major provider. Customers get the power of WiFi 7 and up to 30% higher speeds, consistently around the home.The Smart Hub 7 Plus also includes our latest broadband security features, helping to keep your family safe online, and blocking any threats on your connected devices.Ideal for: large and busy homes
Extend your signal with: WiFi Extender 7 Plus
Included with: select full fibre speeds and plans
Tech Spec:
WiFi 7 Compatible
Dual-band technology
Wired connections 1 x 2.5Gbps LAN, 3 x1Gbps
LAN and 1 x 2.5Gbps WAN
Smart Hubs with WiFi Intelligence
WiFi Intelligence fine-tunes your connection in the background, without you lifting a finger. All EE Broadband plans include WiFi Intelligence.
Our Connection Manager is always on, keeping you locked onto the fastest, most stable signal available. It perfects your home network in real time, giving you smoother streaming, sharper calls, and rock-solid reliability where you need it most.
Your broadband will always be up to date, with future-ready software updates automatically installed. It keeps your connection fast, secure, and ready for anything, all with zero interruptions.
You’ll receive instant confirmation that your broadband is working properly as soon as it’s set up.
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It works in the background to:
- select the best WiFi channel and frequency to avoid congestion.
- automatic installation of the latest software.
- receive instant confirmation that your broadband is working from set up.
No, it’s completely automatic. Once your Smart Hub and extenders are set up, WiFi Intelligence continuously manages your network.
Yes, WiFi Intelligence fine-tunes the entire home network, ensuring every connected device gets the best possible performance.
No, it’s included as part of your broadband plan with compatible Smart Hubs.
Yes, WiFi Intelligence only uses network performance data to optimise your connection. It does not access personal content or browsing history. Please refer to our Privacy Policy
Smart Hub 7 Pro and WiFi Extender 7 Pro:
If you've set up your Smart Hub 7 Pro and your WiFi Extender 7 Pro device in your home and you don't get a minimum of 100Mbps WiFi speeds in every room, we'll run some diagnostic tests and you may be eligible for 2 more devices and an engineer visit. If you still don't get a minimum of 100 Mbps WiFi speeds in every room, then you can claim back a £100 one-off bill credit. See ee.co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions. Excludes external rooms, buildings or structures.
Broadband:
Subject to 24 month contract, credit check and availability. Average speeds are estimated based on the download line speed to the hub available to at least 50% of customers at peak time (8-10pm). Your actual speed will be dependent on factors that include your location and phone line (in non-full fibre areas), wifi connection and time of day. EE retains ownership of the hub. No call service included - you will have no dial tone and will not be able to make or receive calls, including calls to emergency services. Additional installation charges may apply. See ee.co.uk/terms.
Data Boost Discount:
Available to selected new and existing EE customers on a pay monthly handset plan or selected SIM only phone plans who also have an existing eligible BT Broadband Plan. Both accounts to be registered to the same account holder at the same address to benefit from a double data boost on their registered EE Plan. Double data applicable to all numbers registered on the EE account. Double data applied to core data allowance only. One eligible EE account per BT account. Consumer plans only. You can only have one double data offer per EE mobile account. If either the EE or BT account has an outstanding overdue balance, the double data will be removed. If you are no longer an eligible EE or BT customer, double data will be removed. No cash alternative. May take up to 24 hours to activate. For further information around data processing, please see our EE Privacy Policy or BT Privacy Policy.
Full Fibre Broadband:
Only available without landline for customers living in premises enabled for full fibre from EE. Next-day activation available where an existing full fibre service is not in place. Orders must be placed before 1:30pm.
4GEE/5GEE Home Router:
Indoor use only. Compatible laptop/tablet and 4G/5G coverage required, see ee.co.uk/why-ee/mobile-coverage. Available on 18 month minimum term or 30 day contract. Subject to credit check. Plans are for mobile internet in a fixed location. Supports up to 64 compatible devices. Signal range up to 30m. The more devices you have connected to your 4G/5G EE Home Router at the same time, the slower your internet connection will be. Access to our fastest available speeds. 4G/5G speeds depend on the location of your router (we recommend you place your router on or near a window sill), the number of users and plan. Equipment may be different from that shown. Further terms apply, see ee.co.uk/terms.
4GEE/5GEE Home Router Fair Usage Policy:
Unlimited Plans are for personal, non-commercial use only. We will consider usage above 1000GB/month to be non-personal use and have the right to apply traffic management controls to deprioritise your mobile traffic during busy periods or to move you to a business plan.
WiFi Optimiser:
Available to customers on an eligible EE Broadband plans. Prioritises online traffic in the home by category, Work Mode, Game Mode and Stream Mode. Stream Mode only available on Smart Hub Plus. Gives equal priority to all available apps or games in the selected mode. EE ID required. Will not work if you are connected to the 4G network using Connectivity Backup. Not all games/apps are supported. For personal and non-commercial use. See ee.co.uk/terms.
Ping optimiser:
Average 83% ping reduction with 10 devices connected to the WiFi network and 67 Mbps input speed.
Connectivity Backup:
Your Smart Hub connects to the Connectivity Backup device so if your broadband connection ever goes down, you will stay connected using the EE 4G mobile network. 4G speeds vary by location, coverage and demand. For use in a fixed location only. 24 month minimum term. 4G coverage required. Your speed guarantee does not apply when you are using a Connectivity Backup device. See ee.co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions.
WiFi Extender:
WiFi Extenderi devices pair with your Smart Hub to create a seamless connection that reaches every corner of your house. We will send you one WiFi Extender device to start with and if you still have WiFi not spots you can order up to 2 more. If we still cannot solve any WiFi not spots, then you can claim back a £100 on-off bill credit. See ee.co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions.
Software Support for EE broadband devices: For further information on software support and how to report software vulnerabilities, please refer to ee.co.uk/help/terms-and-conditions/general
With Digital Home Phone:
See terms for calling add-ons.
Without Digital Home Phone:
No Digital Home Phone calls service included. You will have no dial tone and will not be able to make or receive calls, including calls to emergency services.
Digital Home Phones:
All Digital Home Phone packages are monthly rolling contracts. See our price guide for details of all our standard call prices ee.co.uk/homepricing
This option is not suitable if you have specialist equipment such as telecare linked to your current landline. Please call us on 0800 800 150 and we'll help to order the right service for you.
Pay Per Call
- Pay as you go minutes, minutes to UK Landlines, UK Mobiles and 0845 and 0870 numbers excluding Channel Islands.
- Call Barring and premium voicemail not available.
Call Packs:
Limited
- Limited inclusive minutes to UK Landlines, UK Mobiles and 0845 and 0870 numbers excluding Channel Islands.
- Premium voicemail not available.
Unlimited
- Unlimited minutes to UK Landlines, UK Mobiles and 0845 and 0870 numbers excluding Channel Islands.
Unlimited + International
- Unlimited minutes to UK Landlines, UK Mobiles and 0845 and 0870 numbers excluding Channel Islands.
- 600 inclusive minutes to 37 international countries.