Network vs network
EE vs Sky Mobile
Different masts, different deals. We compare price rises in pounds, roaming, credit checks and today’s cheapest SIMs on both.
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Do they use the same masts?
No. EE uses its own masts and Sky Mobile uses O2’s masts. Check coverage at home and work for both.
Which one raises prices?
EE: SIM only +£2.50, phone plans +£4, every 31 March. Sky Mobile: +£1.50 from Feb 2026, not fixed in contract.
Which is better abroad?
EE: £2.72 a day unless included. Sky Mobile: Roaming Passport Plus £2 a day.
EENo deal
Sky Mobile£360Cheapest SIM with 10GB or more × 24, plus April rises
Live prices; rises estimated for a plan starting this month.
EE runs on its own masts; Sky Mobile on O2’s masts.
Prices checked 28 October 2026 · facts checked monthly · How we compare
EE vs Sky Mobile, side by side
| EE | Sky Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Masts | Own masts | O2 |
| Annual price rise | SIM only +£2.50, phone plans +£4, every 31 March | +£1.50 from Feb 2026, not fixed in contract |
| Roaming | £2.72 a day unless included | Roaming Passport Plus £2 a day |
| Credit check | Hard check | Pre-sale check |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Calling | Yes | Yes |
| Ofcom complaints per 100k (Q1 2026) | 1 | 4 |
| Cheapest SIM, 10GB+ | None today | £6 a month |
| Cheapest SIM, 30GB+ | None today | £11 a month |
| Cheapest SIM, Unlimited | None today | £20 a month |
Highlighted = better on that line. Facts from network terms and Ofcom; prices live.
Our verdict
One of the two has no SIM only deal in our feed today, so compare on the facts below.
Coverage differs: EE uses its own masts and Sky Mobile uses O2’s masts. Check both on the mast owner’s postcode checker for home and work before you decide.
Pick Sky Mobile if…
- You want a price that doesn’t rise every year
- O2 signal is strongest where you live
EE and Sky Mobile SIM only deals, live
FAQ
EE vs Sky Mobile questions
Is EE or Sky Mobile cheaper?
Prices change daily — see the live table above.
Do EE and Sky Mobile use the same network?
No. EE uses its own masts and Sky Mobile uses O2’s masts.
Which has better roaming?
EE: £2.72 a day unless included. Sky Mobile: Roaming Passport Plus £2 a day.
Can I switch from EE to Sky Mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Text PAC to 65075 from your EE phone, give the code to Sky Mobile, and the number moves within one working day.