topic Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub in Broadband

Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

gmhaggis — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:38:02 GMT

I recently moved to Sky broadband with the Full Fibre Gigafast package (900Mbps). This came with the Sky Max Hub and unfortuanetly it only has 3 LAN ports, with the 4th used as the WAN port. My current home network setup is assuming the use of 4 LAN ports and I see that the Gigafast+ Hub has 4. Is there anyway to uppgrade to this hub, without having one of the Gigafast+ broadband packages ?

Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

JimM1 — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:54:51 GMT

@gmhaggis No, but you can go buy and add on a Gigabyte unmanaged switch to take care of the number off ports that you require and an additional patch cable if the switch does not come with one!

Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

TimmyBGood — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:56:03 GMT

@gmhaggis wrote:

I see that the Gigafast+ Hub has 4. Is there anyway to uppgrade to this hub, without having one of the Gigafast+ broadband packages ?

That hardware is currently only allocated to Sky Broadband customers who are connected over CityFibre infrastructure.

Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

gmhaggis — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:28:11 GMT

@JimM1 wrote:
@gmhaggis No, but you can go buy and add on a Gigabyte unmanaged switch to take care of the number off ports that you require and an additional patch cable if the switch does not come with one!

I realise that, but was hoping to be able to avoid another piece of hardware with another power supply. Previously, the 4 hub LAN ports conveniently connected to 4 patch panel ports, activating 4 ethernet ports around my apartment. Even a 2 way splitter/switch would require a power supply.

Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

gmhaggis — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:33:05 GMT

@TimmyBGood wrote:
@gmhaggis wrote:
I see that the Gigafast+ Hub has 4. Is there anyway to uppgrade to this hub, without having one of the Gigafast+ broadband packages ?
That hardware is currently only allocated to Sky Broadband customers who are connected over CityFibre infrastructure.

I am actually on CityFIbre infrastructure. It was CityFibre engineers that installed the fibre network cable into my flat and the ONT is clearly branded CityFibre.

Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

JimM1 — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:42:46 GMT

@gmhaggis Few out there that require no power and drop the speed to fast Ethernet but it's all your choice!

Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

Gibbs1 — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:15:49 GMT

I have just managed to place a order with sky full fibre gigafast 900 speed and im due to get the white router, but im after the gigafast plus hub as I was used to EE smart hub pro 7 i think it was called. However when I was speaking with sky last night they can place an order for the new router for if your on Full fibre 900 but comes with one of cost of £49.99 which if its anything like EE latest hub reaches every dark hole of your house and back bedrooms etc. Just thought this would be worth mentioning to get the better router and at least there is an option when you phone up.

Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

neillondragan — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:29:47 GMT

Did you actually receive this Goigafast Plus router then for £49.99 and which department did you speak to ?

Re: Upgrade to GigaFast+ Hub

Blewis1973 — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:17:47 GMT

I'm interested to hear if anyone gets the WiFi 7 router for a one off payment of £49.99