Wi-Fi 7 features extra 6GHz channel with 320 MHz channel bandwidth allowing much broader capacity (Wi-Fi 6E is 160MHz), multi link operation which allows data to be sent over multiple bands simultaneously, and 4K QAM, which offers up to 20% increase in peak data transmission performance.

This will provide multi-gigabit Wi-Fi to support bandwidth activities in the future.

The first EE Wi-Fi 7 router will be launched in 2024.

“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. 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 CEO Marc Allera.

“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,” said Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon.

Further detail on EE’s Wi-Fi 7 next-gen home broadband Smart Hub will be announced closer to launch.