Just Ordered New Wi-Fi 7 Package - Updates & Review To Follow

[CarbonStar]

Morning Everyone,

After waiting for any news, I saw that the new WiFi 7 is being advertised and the Smart Home Pro is available. 

So I’ve signed up for the 1.6Gb package which includes the WiFi 7 Router. 

I will update this post once I receive everything and I’ll do a full review. 

I get the new iPhone 16 Pro Max this Friday on launch which is WiFi 7 so I’ll be able to test out the new WiFi capabilities and then I’ll do a wired test to my gaming PC. 

Estimated Date for equipment = 28 September 2024

Date for Installation - 2nd October 2024 - 8am to 1pm. 

Although I don’t need an engineer as I have everything in place from my previous internet so will see if I can just plug in myself 😄

 

 

 

 

[CCC33]

Morning, where did you order the package as I called up and they said it wasn’t an option just yet?

many thanks 

[CarbonStar]

As per the pictures,

I did this on the website this morning 👍

[CCC33]

Sorry, was just about to say, ignore my message, just seems to be an issue on their website for upgrades. 

[CarbonStar]

No Problem!

Hopefully sorted soon for you!

[iammbuk]

WiFi 7 is a deal changer have tested several WiFi 7 routers over the last few weeks and the performance is incredible especially when using  MLO obviously you have to have WiFi 7 device to use WiFi 7

I called ee this morning to see if I could upgrade to WiFi 7 on my existing plan and currently there no option to do so for existing customers, was told it may be a few days so will have to keep checking will be interesting to see what performance you get

[ChicChoco]

Call again, if you see my separate post first guide initially said not available and I can buy the smart wifi plus for £7. Called back and spoke to another guide, who spoke to an team and then ordered the Smart Hub Pro kit for £10 extra per month; delivery is Thursday (19/09).

Currently on 900mbps essentials with no extras, before this. Interestingly, my new pre contract information email also says my broadband contract “after this” [change] is 30 days (no other durations / minimums mentioned) and the new Smart WiFi addon is also monthly rolling and not 24 months (as indicated for new customers online).

** edit: I think maybe if your switching kit on 1.6gbps tiers they don’t quite have the process in place yet on what to do, but to add it on for under 1.6gbps is definitely possible **

[CarbonStar]

That’s interesting!

I’ll definitely be running speed tests around the house and seeing what it’s like compared to 6E !

[iammbuk]

Thanks, called back first person couldn’t help me, eventually got through to someone and currently I can’t add Wifi 7 as I have WiFi plus add on which needs to be removed but takes a month for order to close and they can’t raise a new order till it’s closed so looks like I’ll be waiting a while 

[ChicChoco]

ahh nightmare, so you need the 30 days to cancel down the old addon at £7 and then to order the new one at £10?

Deffo worth it for £3 extra though (hopefully 🤞🏻)