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Mobile network operator and home broadband ISP EE (BT) is reportedly preparing to launch a second Wi-Fi 7 powered router “later this year“, which is intended to complement their existing Smart Hub Pro router (inc. Smart WiFi Pro mesh kit) that is sold alongside their fastest 1.6Gbps FTTP packages on Openreach’s network.
According to information and pictures that were leaked to The Sun, which we think is fairly credible (matches some of what we’ve heard), the new router will have similar styling to the Smart Hub Pro and support the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard. But it will be of a slimmer design and is intended to replace the Wi-Fi 6 capable ‘Smart Hub Plus‘ that currently ships alongside EE’s 900Mbps and slower FTTP packages.
The new router is not expected to be a free upgrade for existing customers, although new customers will get it when they sign-up. The device is expected to launch later this year, but for now that’s pretty much the only information there is.