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About EE
EE (Everything Everywhere) is the UK's largest mobile network by coverage, owned by BT Group. Formed from the 2010 merger of Orange UK and T-Mobile UK — two legacy operators that together created a new dominant force in UK mobile. EE launched the UK's first 4G network in October 2012 and its first 5G in May 2019. Its 5G+ Standalone (SA) architecture launched September 2024, reaching ~44 million people. EE has been independently rated the UK's fastest mobile network for more than 10 consecutive years.
History Timeline
1985–99
Orange UK (founded 1994) and T-Mobile UK (Deutsche Telekom) both establish themselves as major UK MNOs through the 2G and 3G eras.
2010
Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom (Orange) merge their UK operations to form Everything Everywhere Ltd — the UK's largest mobile network by subscriber count at the time.
2012
EE brand launches. October 2012: EE launches the UK's first commercial 4G LTE network in 11 cities — a full year ahead of O2, Three and Vodafone.
2015
BT Group acquires EE for £12.5 billion — the UK's largest-ever telecoms deal. EE becomes part of BT alongside BT Broadband and Plusnet.
2019
EE launches UK 5G in May 2019 — first network in the UK to offer 5G, covering parts of London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester at launch.
2024
EE launches 5G+ Standalone (SA) architecture in September 2024 — reaching ~44 million people. Lower latency, better building penetration, network slicing capability.
2026
EE maintains 87%+ UK 5G population coverage — widest of any UK network across 500+ towns. Annual rise: £2.50/month SIM, £4/month handset from March 2026.
Plans & Contracts
📱 SIM Only
Five tiers: No Frills (speed-capped ~10Mbps, no EU roaming), Essentials, Essentials Plus (EU roaming added), All Rounder (uncapped 5G+, one Inclusive Extra), Full Works (all Extras, Apple One on iPhone). Annual rise: £2.50/month SIM, £4/month handset from March 2026.
📱 Pay Monthly
Mirrors SIM tiers with Apple, Samsung, Google handsets. EE One bundle: save up to £20/month combining EE mobile with EE broadband on one bill.
💳 PAYG
PAYG packs from entry to unlimited. 5G on eligible packs. Good no-contract option.
📲 eSIM
Supported on all compatible Apple, Samsung, Google devices. My EE app or QR code activation. Apple Watch Cellular. Tablets and laptops — EE has the widest eSIM device compatibility of any UK network.
Coverage & 5G
EE provides 87%+ 5G population coverage across 500+ towns — widest in UK. 5G+ SA since September 2024, reaching ~44 million. 4G: 99% outdoors. Opensignal January 2026: EE #1 for combined average at 53.2Mbps.
Roaming
EU roaming from Essentials Plus and above only — No Frills and basic Essentials incur ~£2.47/day. Full Works adds Roam Further (USA, Canada, Australia). 25GB fair-use cap in EU.
Key Features
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Widest 5G — 87%+
87%+ UK population across 500+ towns. 5G+ Standalone since September 2024 — lowest latency, best building penetration of any UK network.
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Fastest Network 10+ Years
Opensignal January 2026: #1 combined average at 53.2Mbps. Fastest UK network for more than 10 consecutive independent test cycles.
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Inclusive Extras
All Rounder and Full Works: choose one free monthly — Netflix, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Xbox Game Pass, TNT Sports, Google One with Gemini AI, or Apple One (iPhone Full Works).
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EE One Bundle
Up to £20/month saving when combining EE mobile with EE broadband. Strongest value for BT/EE broadband customers.
Customer Feedback (Compiled)
EW
Emma W.
Rural Yorkshire
★★★★½
"Coverage in our village is the best I've ever had — EE reaches places other networks don't. The Netflix extra on my plan is genuinely used every day."
⚠️ Illustrative feedback compiled from publicly available review data. Not verified individual testimonials. For official reviews see Trustpilot, Which?, Ofcom.
DK
David K.
London
★★★½☆
"Fast network but expensive. I switched to Tesco Mobile on the same O2 network for £12/month less. EE makes sense if you need the Inclusive Extras, otherwise you're overpaying."
⚠️ Illustrative feedback compiled from publicly available review data. Not verified individual testimonials. For official reviews see Trustpilot, Which?, Ofcom.
NP
Neha P.
Birmingham
★★★★☆
"The 5G speeds are excellent in the city. App works well. My only complaint is the annual rise — £2.50 a month sounds small but after 2 years it adds up significantly."
⚠️ Illustrative feedback compiled from publicly available review data. Not verified individual testimonials. For official reviews see Trustpilot, Which?, Ofcom.
RL
Rob L.
Scotland, rural
★★★★★
"First time I've had proper 4G signal on my farm consistently. Worth every penny of the premium for the coverage alone."
⚠️ Illustrative feedback compiled from publicly available review data. Not verified individual testimonials. For official reviews see Trustpilot, Which?, Ofcom.
Streaming subscribers who value Netflix or Apple Music included
EE broadband customers eligible for EE One bundle
Business users needing UK-wide reliable coverage
Common Questions
Does EE include EU roaming?
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Only from Essentials Plus and above. No Frills and basic Essentials incur ~£2.47/day. O2 includes free EU roaming on all plans.
What are Inclusive Extras?
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On All Rounder and Full Works tiers, choose one free monthly: Netflix, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple One (iPhone Full Works), Xbox Game Pass, TNT Sports, or Google One with Gemini AI.
Is EE the fastest UK network?
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Yes — 10+ consecutive years leading independent speed tests. Opensignal January 2026: #1 for combined average download at 53.2Mbps.
What is EE One?
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Combined billing with EE broadband saves up to £20/month total — strongest value for existing BT/EE broadband customers.
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