![]() ![]() We've not covered all broadband providers in this list as we've focused on the latest and most popular routers. The following Virgin Media broadband plans come with the Hub 5: Like the Hub 3 and Hub 4, the Hub 5 also supports Intelligent Mesh and works with Virgin's WiFi Max service, which comes free with Gig1 and Volt bundles. It also upgrades the security to WPA3 over the common WPA2 of more standard devices. The Hub 5 is one of few routers that support multi-gigabit speeds, bundling a 2.5Gb Ethernet port for lightning fast wired connections. ![]() The Hub 5 is a notable upgrade over the previous Hub 4, with more internal antennae the Hub 5 can support more devices connected at the same time, while expanding coverage and boosting speeds, with lower latency and reduced interference from neighbouring wireless networks. It's made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic which may appeal to customers keen to buy from companies committed to reducing their carbon footprint, but the real power of the Hub 5 is inside, supporting speeds of up to 10Gb. It also supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity, but only supports dual-band wireless on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels. Virgin Media's Hub 5 was announced at the end of 2021, and has been rolled out to new and existing customers on their Gig1 broadband plan throughout 2022. Offer: Free setup + Installed in 48 hours The following TalkTalk broadband plans come with the eero Pro 6: The eero Pro 6 also boasts a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, so the router connects compatible smart devices and works with Alexa voice control. Eero is an intelligent mesh system however, so customers just need to purchase additional eero Pro 6 routers to seamlessly extend their network. The router supports speeds of up to 1Gb and each device covers up to 560 square meters. The eero Pro 6 is a WiFi 6 router with Tri-band channels, meaning it provides connectivity over one 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands - this doubles the amount of airwaves available for wireless data to be sent over. TalkTalk provide an Amazon eero Pro 6 with their Full Fibre 500 and Full Fibre 900 broadband packages. Read more in our review of Vodafone broadband. Offer: Free Ring Video Doorbell (existing Vodafone mobile customers only) + New Ultra Hub with WiFi 6E + Super WiFi 6E Booster + Automatic 4G Broadband Back-Up ![]() WiFi 6E supports the newest 6GHz WiFi band, which means more airwaves for wireless signal and less interference than on crowded 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels. Vodafone's new Ultra Hub is provided free with their Pro II broadband packages and is the only router that supports the latest WiFi 6E technology. However, to benefit from the latest technology, customers also need devices that support WiFi 6E which so far are fairly few and far between, although it's likely devices released in 2023 and beyond will now adopt the latest protocol.įor most households then, Tri-band routers, like the eero Pro 6 offered by TalkTalk and the Linksys Velop from Community Fibre may offer the best wireless upgrade as they offer an additional 5GHz channel to improve signal performance.įinally, intelligent mesh systems, which are found on most of the latest routers, including the BT Smart Hub 2 and Sky Broadband Hub, enable customers to seamlessly extend their wireless network around a larger home, or where thick walls are causing signal degradation, are worth having. It supports WiFi 6E so users can benefit from the newly released 6GHz spectrum and mitigate congestion from nearby networks on crowded 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. The best free router is the Ultra Hub provided with Vodafone Pro II broadband packages. ![]()
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