{"id":4543,"date":"2025-02-04T19:57:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/news\/kcom-picks-amazon-eero-6-for-new-consumer-hardware\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T19:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:57:24","slug":"kcom-picks-amazon-eero-6-for-new-consumer-hardware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/news\/kcom-picks-amazon-eero-6-consumer-hardware\/","title":{"rendered":"KCOM picks Amazon eero 6+ for new consumer hardware"},"content":{"rendered":"<br>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KCOM_Partners_%E2%81%A3with_Amazon_eero_6_to_Enhance_Customer_Wi-Fi_Experience\"><\/span>KCOM Partners &#x2063;with Amazon eero 6+ to Enhance Customer Wi-Fi Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UK broadband &#8203;provider KCOM has selected Amazon&rsquo;s eero &zwnj;6+&#8292; mesh <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_fec65dd0c2d0139e688550c76ecd13cd\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/wi-fi\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Wi-Fi<\/a> system as its new standard <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_9fe0ec2c324d8ed9dbcfc727f5b72dd7\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/customer-premises-equipment-cpe-2\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>customer premises equipment (CPE)<\/a>. This strategic partnership aims to deliver enhanced&#8203; wireless <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_4ab868bd8c3416c0a3eec97c6c6d6744\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/connectivity\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>connectivity<\/a> &#8203;and <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_281a2aa2e043306cef303d869641ba3e\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/smart-home\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>smart home<\/a> capabilities to KCOM&rsquo;s growing customer base across Hull and East Yorkshire.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Mesh_Technology_Implementation\"><\/span>Advanced Mesh Technology Implementation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The eero&#x2062; 6+ deployment represents a significant upgrade to KCOM&#x2019;s hardware offering, featuring:<br>\n&#x2022; Wi-Fi 6 technology with &#x2063;speeds up to 3 Gbps<br>\n&#x2022; Coverage for homes up to 4,500 square &#x2063;feet<br>\n&#x2022; Support for over 75 connected&#x2062; devices<br>\n&bull; Built-in <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_326d3a2ce2c75d3079d0bc564190d4ee\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/zigbee\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Zigbee<\/a> smart home hub<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Specifications_and_Performance\"><\/span>Technical Specifications and Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\"><p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Feature<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Specification<\/td>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Wi-Fi Standard<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cd019be1e62bc86c41f2d956cf6e5b30\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/wi-fi-6-802-11ax\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)<\/a><\/td>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Maximum Speed<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3 Gbps<\/td>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p><\/p>\n<tr><p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_9095073b6ddd44df283d96ef4c4a5f06\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/coverage-area\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Coverage Area<\/a><\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 4,500 sq ft<\/td>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/tr>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network_Management_and_Security_Features\"><\/span>Network Management and Security Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The eero &#x2063;6+ system provides KCOM &#x200C;customers with:<br>\n&bull; Advanced <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_dd12ea272323d77dec558a04c5e536c6\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network-security\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network security<\/a> through eero Secure<br>\n&#x2022; Easy setup and management via mobile &#x2062;app<br>\n&#x2022; Automatic software updates<br>\n&#x2022; TrueMesh technology for optimal signal routing<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integration_with_Existing_%E2%80%8BInfrastructure\"><\/span>Integration with Existing &#x200B;Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>KCOM&rsquo;s implementation&zwnj; of &#8290;the&#8291; eero 6+ integrates seamlessly with their existing fibre <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_c1841ac935f7b07ac4f265ec885aeeb7\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network-infrastructure\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network infrastructure<\/a>, which &zwnj;delivers:<br>\n&#x2022; Full-fibre connectivity<br>\n&#x2022; Gigabit-capable speeds<br>\n&bull; Enhanced <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_d1621c91c61ac334f19c2675a72df561\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network-stability\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network stability<\/a><br>\n&#x2022; Improved service reliability<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Benefits_and_Service_Enhancement\"><\/span>Customer Benefits and Service Enhancement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The partnership delivers several &#x2063;key advantages:<br>\n&bull; Simplified <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f0467541b27d22e9764942222c23bdce\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network-management\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network management<\/a><br>\n&#x2022; Enhanced coverage throughout homes<br>\n&#x2022; Future-proof smart home capabilities<br>\n&#x2022; Improved customer support&#x2063; integration<\/p>\n<p>This strategic hardware choice positions KCOM to better serve its &#8292;customer base &#8291;while providing a foundation for future smart home services and <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f4a77d709954af323a24064510e3e6a1\"  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