# Spanish telecommunications WiFi 7 router rollout

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-telecommunications-wifi-7-router-rollout
> Updated: 2026-08-25T16:01:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Initially, O2 announced it would provide WiFi 7 routers to all customers at no additional cost, following similar actions by Movistar and Digi. The hardware, a Home Gateway Unit (HGU), was intended to improve speed and stability for activities like gaming and streaming.

However, subsequent reports indicate a shift in implementation for O2 and Digi. Rather than a massive free rollout, O2 described the technology as being in a “limited pilot phase” to ensure network stability. Under these updated conditions, upgrading to WiFi 7 routers requires a fee, with O2 charging starting at 60 euros for self-installation. Digi offers upgrades ranging from 30 to 60 euros.

Furthermore, these devices are provided as temporary loans. Customers do not own the equipment and must return the routers upon contract termination to avoid penalties, such as O2’s 97.3 euro charge or Digi’s compensation fees of 50 to 150 euros.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: O2 and Digi introduce WiFi 7 routers with upgrade fees

O2 and Digi are rolling out WiFi 7 routers, but existing customers must pay upgrade fees and return the equipment upon contract termination, as the devices are provided as temporary loans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/o2-and-digi-introduce-wifi-7-routers-with-upgrade-fees

### 2026-08-13: O2 rolls out free WiFi 7 routers to all customers

O2 is offering free WiFi 7 HGU routers to all customers, joining Movistar and Digi in upgrading hardware to improve speed, stability, and latency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/o2-rolls-out-free-wifi-7-routers-to-all-customers

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