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EE 5G Plus launch boosts network speeds for areas covering 50 million people

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:32:01 +0000

EE is quietly reallocating spectrum across thousands of sites to fix indoor coverage and peak-time lag. See if your city is on the list for this massive connectivity upgrade. Read more...

Ofcom fines BT £2.8 million for failing its EE and Plusnet customers

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 May 2024 11:22:01 +0000

BT has been fined £2,800,000 by Ofcom for failing to provide a summary of its contracts to EE and Plusnet customers before they signed up. BT will also have to let people exit contracts without fees. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is in the works, spotted in UK carrier EE's database

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:52:02 +0000

A fresh leak shows the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in the UK carrier EE's database indicating that the wallet-friendly phone with flagship features from the Korean giant could launch in the UK in future. Read more...

EE and BT to move away from inflation-linked price increases

Paul Hill — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:58:01 +0000

EE has announced a simpler price increase model that will come into force next year. It said that customers would be told of price increases in pounds and pence, and they wouldn't be inflation-linked. Read more...

UK networks are shutting down 3G starting with Vodafone

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:46:01 +0000

All of the UK's mobile network providers will close down their 3G services in 2024 and 2025. Vodafone is being most aggressive as it will conduct the final shutdown phase this month and next. Read more...

Which? calls for broadband mid-contract price hike ban

Paul Hill — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:20:01 +0000

Which? has called on the broadband regulator, Ofcom, to put a ban in place on mid-contract price rises. It said consumers will face steep price increases in 2024 just as they have in 2023. Read more...

EE announces AI-based security enhancements to boost its network's security

Paul Hill — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:02:01 +0000

EE, which operates one of the biggest mobile networks in the UK, has announced several new AI-based security measures to fight spammers and scammers. The features will be deployed soon. Read more...

Microsoft makes a 10-year Xbox PC cloud gaming deal with the UK's EE

John Callaham — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:44:01 +0000

The new 10-year PC cloud gaming agreement with the UK wireless provider EE is Microsoft's latest such deal to convince UK regulators to approve its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Read more...

Seven broadband and mobile firms to raise prices by up to 14.4% in the spring

Paul Hill — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:04:02 +0000

UK broadband and mobile customers are going to be hit with price hikes this spring as operators attempt to keep up with their costs. Those who can are urged to look for cheaper deals elsewhere. Read more...

Martin Lewis issues warning over EU roaming charges for travelling Brits

Paul Hill — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:48:02 +0000

Martin Lewis from MoneySavingExpert.com has released a new report urging Ofcom to strengthen rules around EU roaming. The report highlights that providers aren't being as clear as they could be. Read more...

EE deploys 200 small cells to boost UK network performance

Paul Hill — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:02:02 +0000

EE has announced the deployment of 200 small cells around the country. They will provide additional 4G coverage and boost the overall capacity of EE's networks which will provide a better experience. Read more...

EE adds free Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade perks for pay monthly mobile customers

Paul Hill — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:42:01 +0000

EE has added Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade to the list of services that pay monthly customers can get free access to for six months. It should be noted the mobile apps for these services are on iOS only. Read more...

Vodafone and EE delay the reintroduction of EU roaming charges

Paul Hill — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:08:02 +0000

Vodafone and EE have announced delays to their EU roaming fees. Vodafone will introduce the charge at the end of January while EE will now charge it from March. Three has plans to introduce it in May. Read more...

London Underground to get mobile coverage boost as Three and EE join BAI network

Paul Hill — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:22:01 +0000

Three and EE have partnered with BAI Communications to partake in a 4G and 5G-ready network that will serve the London Underground. Passengers will have connectivity across the network by 2025. Read more...

EE is bringing 4G to 2,000 UK locations to significantly reduce not-spots by 2024

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:44:01 +0000

EE has announced that it's upgrading thousands of sites around the UK with 4G connectivity. The upgrades are part of the Shared Rural Network which aims to connect unconnected areas. Read more...

UK will phase out 2G and 3G by 2033 as 5G rolls out

Paul Hill — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:06:01 +0000

The UK government has announced that 2G and 3G connectivity will be switched off by 2033. This is the end date for the switch off but networks could choose to end support earlier than this. Read more...

Netflix arrives on EE's Smart and Full Works plans

Paul Hill — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:34:01 +0000

EE customers on the Smart of Full Works plans can now choose Netflix as one of their Smart benefits. By default, users will receive Netflix Basic but they can upgrade to Netflix Standard or Premium. Read more...

EE adds AppleCare to its insurance plans for iPhone users

Paul Hill — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:02 +0000

EE has launched two new insurance options with its phones. The new options now come with AppleCare Services so you can get your iPhone repaired at the Apple Stores around the country. Read more...

Footy fans can rejoice on Sunday as EE zero-rates mobile data

Paul Hill — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:02:01 +0000

EE has said it will zero-rate data on its mobile network this Sunday between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight so that more people can tune into the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy. Read more...

EE's Stay Connected will keep you online after your data allowance runs out

Paul Hill — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:30:01 +0000

EE has announced a new data service called Stay Connected. Customers that run out of data for the month will still be able to get online at a capped speed so they can perform essential tasks. Read more...

EE will bring back European roaming charges next year

Paul Hill — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:46:01 +0000

The mobile operator EE has said it will bring back mobile roaming fees just months after stating it had no plans to do so. It will affect EE customers from January 2022 who go to Europe. Read more...

EE to use Self-Organizing Networks software to boost reliability

Paul Hill — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:48:01 +0000

Nokia is supplying EE with Self-Organizing Networks software to help boost EE's network reliability. Customers should notice fewer dropped calls or interruptions after the software's deployment. Read more...

EE boosts 4G coverage at London stations as restrictions are lifted

Paul Hill — Mon, 17 May 2021 10:48:02 +0000

EE has upgraded the 4G connectivity around London's stations and on rail routes in and out of the capital. The expansion will help meet demand from travellers beginning to come out of lockdown. Read more...

EE announces Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal to help you save money

Paul Hill — Sat, 01 May 2021 00:24:01 +0000

EE has announced the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate add-on with inclusive unlimited data for £10 per month for customers with Android phones. EE said this will save customers around £100 per year. Read more...

EE users can now freely top up and give to charity at the same time

Paul Hill — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:44:01 +0000

EE and WeAre8 have teamed up to allow customers to earn rewards for viewing video ads from partner brands. The money a user collects can be used to pay their phone bill or be sent to charity. Read more...

EE extends in-store phone repairs to boost circular economy

Paul Hill — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:01 +0000

EE has announced that 17 more of its stores in the West Midlands will offer in-store phone repairs. Its own research showed 60% throw their phones away before attempting to fix them. Read more...

EE switches on 5G in coastal areas ready for summer

Paul Hill — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:56:01 +0000

EE has announced the expansion of its 5G network to seaside and football locations. It comes as the UK begins to loosen lockdown restrictions which have been in place since the start of the year. Read more...

EE stores to remain open longer after lockdown

Paul Hill — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:58:01 +0000

EE has announced it will be opening high street stores in some areas for longer when the coronavirus lockdown is partially lifted on Monday. Customers can also book appointments online. Read more...

EE saw 5G usage soar between October and December

Paul Hill — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:46:01 +0000

EE has released data about its customers' usage of its 5G network. Between October and December, it saw a 40% increase in traffic month-on-month. It suggests that more people are buying 5G phones. Read more...

Free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Razer Kishi Controller when you buy Samsung Galaxy S21 on EE

Sylvester Addo — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:42:01 +0000

Get free 12 months access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with cloud gaming and a Razer Kishi mobile gaming Controller when you buy any of the new Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones on EE. Read more...

Vodafone says it can't offer free access to BBC Bitesize

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:30:01 +0000

Vodafone has said that it will not be zero-rating BBC's education website Bitesize. It said technical hurdles meant it couldn't zero-rate the site and it wants to uphold net neutrality. Read more...

RootMetrics says EE is the mobile carrier to beat in the UK

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:02:01 +0000

EE has come out as the best mobile carrier around the UK in RootMetrics' latest report. The authors did over half a million tests around the country to find out which carriers were most reliable. Read more...

EE announces free data extension for NHS workers

Paul Hill — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:04:01 +0000

EE has said that it's extending its unlimited data offer for NHS workers. The mobile carrier was going to end the offer on January 31 after an extension in October but will keep it going until June. Read more...

BT to zero-rate BBC Bitesize content to help with homeschooling

Paul Hill — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:18:01 +0000

BT has said that its customers, including those with EE and Plusnet, will have zero-rated access to BBC Bitesize by the end of the month. This will help parents home school while schools are shut. Read more...

UK mobile networks won't re-introduce EU roaming charges

Paul Hill — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:30:01 +0000

The four big mobile carriers in the UK have revealed that they do not plan to bring back roaming fees when the country begins its new relationship with the EU in just a matter of days. Read more...

EE brings 4G connectivity to 94% of British roads

Paul Hill — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:00:01 +0000

EE has announced that 94% of roads in Britain are now covered by its 4G network. It has also partnered with emergency services to turn their vehicles into mobile base stations to extend coverage. Read more...

BT signs 5G deal to use Ericsson hardware in its network

Paul Hill — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:42:01 +0000

BT will use Ericsson hardware in cities around the UK after the two firms came to an agreement. Ericsson already supplies hardware for BT's core network making it an end-to-end partner in places. Read more...

Ofcom will ban UK networks from selling locked phones

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:40:01 +0000

UK communications regulator Ofcom has announced that mobile network companies will no longer be able to sell phones locked to their network. The rule will go into effect in December 2021. Read more...

UK: EE brings 5G connectivity to 12 more towns and cities

Paul Hill — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:30:01 +0000

EE has announced today that it has launched 5G in 12 more towns and cities around the UK. Some of the areas included in the expansion are Aberdeen, Blackpool, Oxford, Stafford, and Warwick. Read more...

EE and Square partner to advance contactless payments

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:56:01 +0000

EE has partnered with Square to help small business owners begin accepting cashless payments. Any fees on the first £1,000 of payments will be waived to encourage people to use the service. Read more...