Independent information about EE: plans, coverage, roaming, eSIM, pros and cons. Not affiliated with EE.
Ask Our Team →EE is the UK's largest mobile network by coverage, owned by BT Group. Formed in 2010 from the merger of Orange UK and T-Mobile UK, EE launched in October 2012 — the UK's first commercial 4G network. It was also first to 5G in May 2019. EE's 5G+ Standalone (SA) network launched in September 2024, reaching approximately 44 million people. Independently rated the UK's fastest mobile network for more than 10 consecutive years.
We don't display live prices — they change frequently. Below we explain how each plan type works.
Five tiers: No Frills (speed-capped ~10Mbps, no EU roaming), Essentials, Essentials Plus (free EU roaming added), All Rounder (uncapped 5G+, one free Inclusive Extra), Full Works (all Inclusive Extras, Apple One on iPhone). Annual rise: fixed £2.50/month SIM, £4/month handset, from March 2026.
EE Pay Monthly mirrors SIM Only tiers with handsets from Apple, Samsung and Google. EE One bundle saves up to £20/month when combining EE mobile with EE broadband on the same bill.
PAYG packs from entry-level to unlimited. Wi-Fi Calling and 5G access on relevant PAYG packs. Good option for EE network without contract commitment.
Supported on all compatible Apple, Samsung and Google devices. Activate via My EE app or QR code. Apple Watch Cellular supported. Tablets and laptops also supported — EE has the widest eSIM device ecosystem of any UK network.
EE has the widest 5G coverage in the UK — 87%+ of the population across 500+ towns. 5G+ Standalone launched September 2024, now reaching approximately 44 million people. 4G covers 99% outdoors. Opensignal January 2026 rated EE first for combined average download at 53.2Mbps.
EU roaming is included on Essentials Plus and above only. No Frills and basic Essentials do NOT include EU roaming — approximately £2.47/day applies. Full Works adds Roam Further destinations (USA, Canada, Australia). 25GB monthly cap while roaming in EU.
87%+ population — more than any UK network across 500+ towns. 5G+ Standalone since September 2024.
10+ consecutive years as independently rated fastest. Opensignal January 2026: 53.2Mbps combined average.
Choose one free per month: Netflix, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, TNT Sports, or Google One with Gemini AI.
Save up to £20/month combining EE mobile with EE broadband — best for existing BT/EE home broadband customers.
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