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EE runs its own masts and sells some of the most fully featured plans in the UK — at a price, and with a rise every 31 March.
EE adds £2.50 a month to SIM only plans and £4 a month to phone plans every 31 March (contracts from 31 July 2025). Roaming in the EU costs £2.72 a day unless your plan includes it (Essentials Plus, All Rounder and Full Works do). Lycamobile and 1pMobile run on EE’s masts, often for less.
Facts checked 25 October 2026 · bemobiles editorial team · How we compare
EE in numbers
| Masts | Own network (also used by Lycamobile and 1pMobile) |
|---|---|
| Price rise | SIM only +£2.50, phone plans +£4, every 31 March |
| EU roaming | £2.72 a day unless included; 50GB fair use |
| Credit check | Hard check on pay monthly |
| eSIM / Wi-Fi Calling | Yes / Yes |
| Ofcom complaints | 1 per 100,000 pay monthly customers (Q1 2026, average 2) |
Pick EE if…
- You want EE’s coverage and extras on your own account
- You travel and your plan includes roaming
- You value a low complaint rate
Skip it if…
- You want a fixed price — Lycamobile and 1pMobile use the same masts with no annual rise
- You need the cheapest possible SIM
EE SIM only deals, live
Prices checked 28 October 2026.
Phones on EE
Sorted by total cost over the contract.
FAQ
EE questions
When does EE put its prices up?
Every 31 March. For contracts signed from 31 July 2025 it is £2.50 a month on SIM only and £4 a month on phone plans.
Is roaming free on EE?
Only on plans that include it. Otherwise roaming in the EU costs £2.72 a day.
Which cheaper networks use EE?
Lycamobile and 1pMobile run on EE’s masts.