Network vs network
EE vs Tesco 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 Tesco 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. Tesco Mobile: Fixed rise of about 6% every April.
Which is better abroad?
EE: £2.72 a day unless included. Tesco Mobile: Home From Home, 48 countries.
EENo deal
Tesco Mobile£254.40Cheapest 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; Tesco Mobile on O2’s masts.
Prices checked 28 October 2026 · facts checked monthly · How we compare
EE vs Tesco Mobile, side by side
| EE | Tesco Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Masts | Own masts | O2 |
| Annual price rise | SIM only +£2.50, phone plans +£4, every 31 March | Fixed rise of about 6% every April |
| Roaming | £2.72 a day unless included | Home From Home, 48 countries |
| Credit check | Hard check | Hard check |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi Calling | Yes | No |
| Ofcom complaints per 100k (Q1 2026) | 1 | 2 |
| Cheapest SIM, 10GB+ | None today | £9 a month |
| Cheapest SIM, 30GB+ | None today | £10 a month |
| Cheapest SIM, Unlimited | None today | £17 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 Tesco Mobile uses O2’s masts. Check both on the mast owner’s postcode checker for home and work before you decide.
EE and Tesco Mobile SIM only deals, live
FAQ
EE vs Tesco Mobile questions
Is EE or Tesco Mobile cheaper?
Prices change daily — see the live table above.
Do EE and Tesco Mobile use the same network?
No. EE uses its own masts and Tesco Mobile uses O2’s masts.
Which has better roaming?
EE: £2.72 a day unless included. Tesco Mobile: Home From Home, 48 countries.
Can I switch from EE to Tesco Mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Text PAC to 65075 from your EE phone, give the code to Tesco Mobile, and the number moves within one working day.