• The OnePlus 6T is available to pre-order from today in EE shops, over the phone and from ee.co.uk/OnePlus6T
• OnePlus 6T customers on an EE pay monthly plan will benefit from 4G Calling, WiFi Calling and access to the UK’s fastest 4G speeds

29 October 2018, London: EE today announced the OnePlus 6T is available to pre-order on it’s award-winning network from EE stores, over the phone and from ee.co.uk/OnePlus6T. The move forms part of EE’s strategy to provide customers with the best connections and experiences, so they can get the most out of the world’s best smartphones.

The OnePlus 6T is available from EE in two colours – Mirror Black and Midnight Black, with price plans starting from £39 per month with a £50 upfront fee offering unlimited UK minutes, unlimited texts and a 1GB data allowance.

Customers who take out the OnePlus 6T on a EE Max plan will receive 24-months inclusive access to the BT Sport App, as well as the UK’s fastest 4G download speeds via EE’s advanced 4G network, plus the ability to use their UK allowance abroad in over 50 destinations worldwide, including: Europe, USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. What’s more, with an EE pay monthly plan, OnePlus 6T customers get Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling allowing them to make the most from their new flagship smartphone.

The OnePlus 6T will support fast charging with a half-hour charge giving the handset enough power for an entire day, while the OnePlus 6T’s built-in cooling system allows the battery to charge at full speed even while streaming videos or playing graphically-intensive games.

The device’s 16MP primary camera is equipped with a large sensor and image stabilisation for outstanding performance across a range of conditions, including lowlight. EE customers can make the most of its Quick Capture feature, shooting photos instantly while the Smart Capture software selects the best photo settings based on the surrounding environment, and then sharing them wherever they are on the 4G network.

OnePlus’s fastest phone to date is perfectly matched with the UK’s fastest 4G network – the 6T includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor designed to let users do everything at full speed. Whether it’s unlocking the phone in 0.35 seconds via its impressive in-display fingerprint sensor, playing the latest 3D games or uploading high resolution pictures and video, the device offers fast and efficient performance.

Users can stream their favourite content, including free BT Sport, in stunning HD on the 6.41 inch Optic AMOLED 2340×1080 resolution display, and the OnePlus 6T is also one of the first phones available in the UK to feature the latest scratch and crack resistant glass from Corning – Gorilla Glass 6.

Sharon Meadows, Director of Devices, Products & Partnerships at EE, said: “The new OnePlus 6T device is perfectly designed to be paired with the UK’s biggest and fastest 4G network. Only on EE will OnePlus 6T customers benefit from the UK’s fastest download speeds, Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling, as well as the peace of mind from being on the UK’s best-performing network for five years in a row.”

For more information, including the full range of price plans for the OnePlus 6T on EE, customers should visit: ee.co.uk/OnePlus6T.

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EE is the largest and most advanced mobile operator in the UK, delivering mobile and fixed communications services to its customers. EE is part of BT’s Consumer business unit which provides products and services to all of BT’s consumer customers in the UK.

EE runs the UK’s biggest and fastest mobile network, offering superfast 4G in more places than any other operator after pioneering the UK’s first superfast 4G mobile service in October 2012. Today, EE has more than 600 shops across the UK, and EE’s 4G coverage extends to 91% of the UK’s landmass.

EE has received extensive independent recognition, including being ranked the UK’s best overall network by RootMetrics®; Best Network for five years in a row at the Mobile Choice Awards; Best Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile News Awards; Best Consumer Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile Industry Awards; as well as Fastest Network and Best Network Coverage at the 2017 uSwitch Mobile Awards.

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• Huawei Mate20 Pro is available to pre-order from today, with plans including inclusive access to the BT Sport App, as well as a special offer of 60GB of data per month for the price of 20GB
• Customers who pre-order Huawei Mate20 Pro with EE will receive a free wireless charger and Huawei Watch GT (worth £259)
• EE Pay monthly customers will benefit from 4G Calling, WiFi Calling and access to the UK’s fastest 4G speeds allowing them to make the most from the Mate20 Pro

EE has today announced that Huawei’s new flagship smartphone, the Huawei Mate20 Pro, will be available on EE’s award-winning network, offering customers the UK’s fastest speeds and access to 4G in more places.

From today, Huawei’s latest smartphone can be pre-ordered over the phone, in store, or via the EE online shop. The Mate20 Pro is available in two colours – Black and Twilight – with customers who pre-order before the 26 October to receive a free wireless charger and Huawei Watch GT (worth £259).

The Huawei Mate20 Pro is available on a selection of price plans starting from £44, and is just £10 upfront on a £58 per month Max plan. This includes unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and a 60GB data allowance for the price of just 20GB.

With a 4200mAh battery and wireless reverse-charging, EE customers can go further for longer on the UK network with 4G in more places than any other. The phone’s ultra-wide Leica Triple Camera and 24MP Front Camera can capture sweeping panoramic landscape shots, crisp portraits and perfect selfies, whatever the angle. Users can stream their favourite content, including free BT Sport, in stunning HD on the 6.39 inch QHD + OLED display. The Huawei Mate20 Pro is also the world’s first smartphone to feature a 7nm Mobile dual AI chipset, offering faster, more efficient performance on the UK’s best performing network.

In addition to 24-months inclusive access to the BT Sport App, EE Max customers will also benefit from the UK’s fastest 4G download speeds via EE’s advanced 4G network, plus the ability to use their UK allowance abroad in over 50 destinations worldwide, including: Europe, USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. What’s more, with an EE pay monthly plan, Huawei Mate20 Pro customers get WIFI Calling, 4G Calling allowing them to make the most from their new flagship smartphone.

Sharon Meadows, Director of Devices, Products & Partnerships at EE, said: “Huawei continues to develop great looking smartphones with incredibly impressive specifications. Combined with the biggest and fastest UK network, the Mate20 Pro’s superior performance, innovative AI and large battery, offer EE customers some of the most impressive mobile features available in a smartphone today.”

For further information on preordering the Huawei Mate20 Pro, customers should visit https://ee.co.uk/mate20pro

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About EE

EE, part of BT Group, is the largest and most advanced mobile communications company in the UK, delivering mobile and fixed communications services to consumers.

EE runs the UK’s biggest and fastest mobile network, having pioneered the UK’s first superfast 4G mobile service in October 2012 and was the first European operator to surpass 14 million 4G customers in December 2015. EE has more than 550 shops across the UK. EE’s 4G coverage today reaches more than 75% of the UK geography (equivalent to 96% of the UK population) and EE plans to extend 4G to 95% geographic coverage by 2020.

EE has received extensive independent recognition, including being ranked the UK’s best overall network by RootMetrics®; Best Network at the 2014 and 2015 Mobile News Awards; Best Consumer Network at the 2015 & 2016 Mobile Industry Awards; as well as Fastest Network at the 2014 and 2016 uSwitch Mobile Awards.

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• Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL available to pre-order from today, with plans offering inclusive access to the BT Sport App, as well as a special offer of 60GB of data per month for the price of 20GB
• EE Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL pay monthly customers to benefit from 4G Calling, WiFi Calling and access to the UK’s fastest 4G speeds
• EE to also offer the Pixel Stand, Google Home Hub, Google Home Max and the new Google Chromecast

EE today announced Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, the latest smartphones from Google, will be available on EE’s award-winning network, offering the UK’s fastest speeds and 4G in more places than any other. EE offers the best UK network connectivity experience for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, with WiFi Calling, 4G Calling and the UK’s fastest mobile download speeds via a Cat 16 enabled 4G network. The move forms part of EE’s strategy to provide customers with the best connections and experiences, so they can get the most out of the world’s best smartphones.

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are available to pre-order immediately from EE stores, on the phone and at ee.co.uk/newpixel in three colours: Just Black and Clearly White with either 64GB or 128GB of storage, and Not Pink with 64GB. Both devices include a wealth of new features, including enhanced Google Lens which allows customers to immediately search and identify 1,000s of landmarks and whatever else catches their eye – all via EE’s superfast 4G network.

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will include the option to take wide-angle Group Selfies as well as a Portrait Mode with a 12.28 MP front camera, featuring a super wide-angle lens. Both smartphones will also come with free unlimited online photo storage, allowing the upload of high quality photos and videos on the UK’s fastest mobile speeds.

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are available from EE on a range of 4GEE price plans starting from £48 per month. Pixel 3 is just £10 upfront on a £58 per month, 24 month 4GEE Max plan, which comes with unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 60GB of data for the normal price of 20GB. In addition to 24 months free access to the BT Sport App, EE Max customers will also benefit from the UK’s fastest 4G download speeds as well as the ability to use their UK allowance abroad in over 50 destinations worldwide across: Europe, USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. The Pixel 3 XL is available with the same benefits and allowance for just £20 upfront on a £63 per month plan.

EE will also offer the Google Home Hub, Google Home Max and the new Google Chromecast from 1^st November, which are available to buy either for a one-off charge, or on EE’s Add to Plan service, allowing customers to spread the payment over 11 months, interest free. EE will also offer the new Pixel Stand accessory.

Sharon Meadows, Director of Devices, Products & Partnerships at EE, said: “Our customers can now get the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL devices on the best-performing network in the UK, featuring the very latest technology from Google – from the best in its class camera to the fantastic Google Assistant, to help with our daily lives. Only EE customers will experience the fastest 4G speeds and get the most out of their Pixel’s unique features in more places across the UK”

For more information, including the full range of price plans for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL on EE, customers should visit: ee.co.uk/newpixel.

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EE is the largest and most advanced mobile operator in the UK, delivering mobile and fixed communications services to its customers. EE is part of BT’s Consumer business unit which provides products and services to all of BT’s consumer customers in the UK.

EE runs the UK’s biggest and fastest mobile network, offering superfast 4G in more places than any other operator after pioneering the UK’s first superfast 4G mobile service in October 2012. Today, EE has more than 600 shops across the UK, and EE’s 4G coverage extends to 91% of the UK’s landmass.

EE has received extensive independent recognition, including being ranked the UK’s best overall network by RootMetrics®; Best Network for five years in a row at the Mobile Choice Awards; Best Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile News Awards; Best Consumer Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile Industry Awards; as well as Fastest Network and Best Network Coverage at the 2017 uSwitch Mobile Awards.

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EE REACHES FOR THE STARS WITH WORLD’S FIRST 4GEE CINEMA IN THE SKY

• 4GEE Cinema coming soon to a field near you: back for a second season of free 4G-powered outdoor screenings, EE is bringing BAFTA -winning films to rural communities across the UK
• 4GEE Cinema series launched with Goodwood Flying School enjoying the world’s first cinema in the sky experience, 100 feet above ground
• Further screenings will be taking place in rural communities across Wales, England and Scotland in regions that have recently been connected to EE’s award-winning 4G network
• Film fans can win a 4GEE Cinema screening for their local community at ee.co.uk/cinema

3^rd October 2018, London: EE treated students from Goodwood Flying School to the world’s first 4G cinema in the sky experience, suspended 100 feet in the air above a former RAF base. The extraordinary film screening marks the return of 4GEE Cinema, a series of free 4G-powered outdoor film screenings bringing BAFTA-winning films to rural communities.

The twenty lucky flying school students were raised high above the South Downs to enjoy a sunset screening. The buzz of popcorn delivering drones filled the skies as the students were strapped into their cinema seats before being elevated 100 feet in the air.

Further 4GEE Cinema screenings are coming soon to a field near you throughout October, helping to bring big screen outdoor cinema to rural communities across the UK. Film lovers up and down the country could be in with a chance to win a 4GEE Cinema experience, complete with big screen viewing, popcorn, pick ‘n mix and a choice of BAFTA-winning films for up to 40 people. To apply for a screening, entrants need to visit ee.co.uk/cinema and explain why their community deserves to win a screening – whether they’ve just completed a community project or won a sporting tournament, the 4GEE Cinema team wants to hear about it.

Pete Jeavons, Director of Brand Marketing at EE, said: “Over the next month we are going to be travelling thousands of miles to areas we’ve recently switched on with 4G, to deliver unforgettable experiences to those communities, only possible over our award winning 4G network. As part of our ongoing partnership with BAFTA, we constantly challenge ourselves on how to bring film to new audiences using the power of our network, and 4GEE Cinema is a great example of doing just that.”

Tim Hunter, Director of Learning and New Talent at BAFTA, said: “BAFTA and EE have had such a longstanding and successful partnership because we share a commitment to helping audiences discover and enjoy great cinema in new and innovative ways. We fully support EE in its continued ambition to bring BAFTA-winning films to rural communities.”

Katie Aitkenhead, of the Goodwood Flying School, said: “It was certainly a unique experience, to be in this beautiful setting, so high up whilst watching a great film on a big screen. It felt like we were in the clouds and we loved every minute of it.”

For more information on the 4GEE Cinema visit ee.co.uk/cinema

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Notes to editors:

1. Terms & Conditions for 4GEE Cinema Winner’s Screening

• Competition entries must be submitted at www.ee.co.uk/cinema from 00:01 03.10.18 until 11:59 10.10.18
• Entrants must be aged 18 or over and a UK resident. This promotion is not open to employees or agents of the Promoter’s group of companies or any other person associated with this competition.

• To enter the competition entrants must correctly complete the entrant form at www.ee.co.uk/cinema with the required personal details and answer the question (Why should your community win a 4GEE Cinema screening in your local area?) to be entered. All instructions included on the website form part of the terms and conditions of entry.

• Submissions will only be entered in the competition if they are original legal, decent and unlikely to cause offence to the general public.
• One valid entry per person
• No responsibility is accepted for entries lost, delayed, damaged, corrupted or mis-transmitted due to electronic errors, malfunctions or any other kind of technical error.
• The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries (including an entrant’s identity and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant suspected of or found to be tampering with the entry process.
• 1 winner will be selected & contacted on the 12.10.18.
• The winner will be contacted by via email. If the Promoter cannot contact a winner after 24 hours an alternative winner will be selected from the eligible entries that were received before the closing date.
• A judging panel, including at least one independent judge will make the final decision on the winner.
• The winner will be selected based on the originality and authenticity of the response to the question ‘Why do you think your community deserves to win a 4GEE Cinema screening in your local area?’
• No cash alternative is available.
• EE reserves the right to revise the terms of the competition at any time.

1. The Prize: a 4GEE Cinema screening for the winner and up to 39 additional people within their community

• The prize includes a 4GEE Cinema screening with snacks and beverages for the winner and up to 39 additional people within their community.
• The winner will get to choose up to 39 additional people within their community to enjoy this prize with.
• The winner needs to be 18 or over
• All guests at the screening must be 15 or over
• The Promoter will work with the competition winner to select an appropriate screening location but the decision of the Promoter will be final.
• The time and date of the event will be mutually agreed upon but the Promoter reserves the right to have the final say.
• The 4GEE Cinema screening (prize) must take place before 26.10.18 or EE reserves the right to choose another winner or withdraw the prize altogether.
• By accepting this prize, the winner accepts responsibility for any damage caused to the premises by him/her and their chosen guests.
• Please remember that the Promoter can, at its discretion, withdraw the prize or ask the winner and/or any of their guests to leave the screening if the winners and/or their guests fail to meet the admission requirements or exhibit inappropriate or dangerous behaviour. This includes behaviour such as being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, being rude, abusive, or causing a nuisance. The prize can also be withdrawn if, in the Promoter’s reasonable opinion, it is deemed necessary or if circumstances arise outside of the Promoter’s control.
• The Promoter will provide snacks and drinks for up to 40 people, once these are finished, the Promoter are not obligated to provide any further catering or drinks.
• Catering and Beverage options will be chosen by the Promoter. The Promoter cannot guarantee that all dietary requirements will be met.
• The winner needs to be contactable before and during the duration of the event.
• The winner and all guests must vacate the 4GEE Cinema premises before 10pm where a representative of the Promoter will meet them.
• The Promoter will select a film at random that will be screened. It is the winner’s sole responsibility to ensure that everyone attending the screening is old enough to view the film screened.
• The prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable. The prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the winner is unable to use the prize. The prize is not exchangeable or redeemable for cash or other goods or services. Any attempt to sell, transfer or exchange any part of the prize will result in the prize being withdrawn by the Promoter and the prize will be declared null and void.
• The Promoter accepts no responsibility for damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by the winners or their guests in entering this competition or accepting the prize, except in the case of death or personal injury caused by the negligent acts or omissions of us or our employees.
• If the screening is cancelled for reasons outside of the Promoter’s control or for reasons related to health and safety, the Promoter reserves the right not to reschedule the screening and no other prize will be made available.
• Winners and their guests agree to take part in publicity in connection with this competition without further consent or payment.
• The Promoter will not be providing transport to the event; all attendees will have to arrange for transport options themselves.
• The Promoter will not reimburse for any travel costs associated with this event.
• Entrants’ personal details will be processed in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy which can be found here http://ee.co.uk/privacy-policy.
• Details of the winner (name and county only) will be available up to 30 days after the winner being selected by writing to: 4GEE Cinema, Brand, Social Media Team, EE Ltd, C block, BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AJ. The Promoter reserves the right (a) to substitute an alternative prize of equivalent or greater value and (b) in exceptional circumstances to vary, amend or withdraw this prize draw on reasonable notice. Please remember that the Promoter can, at its discretion, withdraw the prize or the winner if, in the Promoter’s reasonable opinion, it is deemed necessary or if circumstances arise outside of the Promoter’s control.
• Entry into this promotion is dependent on your acceptance of these terms and conditions and by entering you confirm your acceptance of these terms and conditions.
• This promotion and these terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
• The Promoter is EE Limited, 1 Trident Place, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9BW.

About EE

EE, part of BT Group, is the largest and most advanced mobile communications company in the UK, delivering mobile and fixed communications services to consumers.

EE runs the UK’s biggest and fastest mobile network, offering superfast 4G in more places than any other operator after pioneering the UK’s first superfast 4G mobile service in October 2012. Today, EE has more than 600 shops across the UK, and EE’s 4G coverage extends to 90% of the UK’s landmass.

EE has received extensive independent recognition, including being ranked the UK’s best overall network by RootMetrics®; Best Network for five years in a row at the Mobile Choice Awards; Best Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile News Awards; Best Consumer Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile Industry Awards; as well as Fastest Network and Best Network Coverage at the 2017 uSwitch Mobile Awards.

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About BAFTA

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round, international programme of learning events and initiatives that offers unique access to some of the world’s most inspiring talent through workshops, master classes, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes, connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the UK, Los Angeles and New York. BAFTA relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing outreach work. To access the best creative minds in film, TV and games production, visit www.bafta.org/guru. For more, visit www.bafta.org

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• Kevin Bacon and Inbetweeners actor Simon Bird star in the latest EE brand campaign to highlight the benefits of the new iPhone XS on EE
• The new advert sees Kevin Bacon help Bird to get his new iPhone on EE, winning an ongoing feud with his neighbour over who has the best smartphone
• The campaign kicks off with a 30-second TV ad that launches on Friday 21st September during Coronation Street and X-Factor Auditions on Saturday – view, share and embed the ad here.

Friday 21st September 2018: EE is marking the launch of the iPhone XS, with a new brand campaign starring Kevin Bacon and Inbetweeners star, Simon Bird. The campaign launches on the same day as the UK release of the iPhone XS (Friday 21^st September 2018) and highlights that EE customers can get the most out of the latest smartphones with the UK’s number one network.

The advert opens with Bird’s familiar bespectacled eyes peeping through a gap in the venetian blind. Outraged, he spies his neighbourhood rival receiving the new iPhone XS with a smug grin. Taking a break from curtain twitching, Bird vents his frustration to Kevin Bacon over breakfast.

The smartphone spat continues with Bird preparing to retaliate by throwing a box of eggs at his opposition. Before things escalate further, Kevin Bacon pauses from taking a bite of his bacon sarnie to step in, reminding Bird that he can go one better by getting the new iPhone on EE, the UK’s number one network for five years in a row. The ad concludes with Bird sparking fury by gleefully parading his new iPhone XS on EE in front of his neighbour, winning the day safe in the knowledge that he’ll get faster 4G speeds in more places on EE than any other network.

Pete Jeavons, Director of Brand Marketing at EE, said: “Our network has been ranked the UK’s number one five years in a row, so for customers thinking about getting the new iPhone XS and wanting to out-tech their friends, choosing EE is an easy decision to make. With the fastest 4G speeds in more places across the UK than any other network, only our customers will get the very best iPhone experience in the UK”.

This is a multi-channel national campaign featuring on TV, in out of home (OOH), press, cinema and video on demand (VOD). It’s also digitally integrated on social, running across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and other online display partners – with edits and content developed specifically for a range of digital and social channels.

The iPhone campaign kicks off with a 30-second TV ad that will launch on 21^st September during Coronation Street, Jonathan Ross Show and X-Factor Auditions on Saturday. The campaign was developed by EE’s advertising agency, Saatchi & Saatchi London. EE’s media buying agency, Essence, has led the multi-million-pound investment in placement.

EE offers the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the most advanced iPhones ever and the Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + 4G) with 4G connectivity, redesigned and re-engineered to help users stay connected, be more active and manage their health in powerful new ways.

For more information on EE’s latest iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max price plans, please visit: ee.co.uk/newapplewatch

Source: EE Newsroom
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EE will offer Apple’s latest products, including iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the most advanced iPhones ever, as well as iPhone XR, bringing the latest iPhone innovations to more people, and Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + 4G), redesigned and re-engineered to help users stay connected, be more active and manage their health in powerful new ways. Customers will be able to pre-order iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max beginning 14^th September, iPhone XR beginning October 19th, and Apple Watch Series 4 beginning 14^th September at https://shop.ee.co.uk/iphone, and through EE shops and over the phone.

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• EE is converting more 3G airwaves to 4G signal to boost mobile internet speed and reliability
• Upgraded sites will now use five ‘carriers’ of spectrum, supporting the latest smartphone launches
• Maximum capacity 4G sites in UK’s busiest hotspots lay foundation for 5G network switch on in 2019

EE, part of the BT Group, is turning 3G signal into 4G on more than 500 mobile towers in the next six months to enable the maximum performance on the top smartphones being released in 2018, as more customers demand high speed mobile data connections.

EE is converting mobile spectrum from carrying slow data and calls on 3G to giving customers superfast data and crystal-clear calls on 4G, to make sure its customers are getting the best possible mobile experience. The upgrades mean faster mobile data speeds, and a more reliable connection.

The use of 3G – 2100MHz – spectrum to power 4G will give the upgraded sites five ‘carriers’ of 4G – more than any other UK operator. The latest smartphones can support connections to all five of those ‘carriers’ at the same time, with ‘5CA’ – the latest smartphone technology innovation.

The sites that EE is upgrading from 3G to 4G are the ‘hotspots’ in the EE network, where there is the greatest demand for mobile internet. The sites are mainly spread across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Exeter, Hull, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast.

EE will switch on its 5G network in 2019. 5G sites will be built on top of the upgraded sites with maximum amount of 4G spectrum, in the busiest areas.

Marc Allera, CEO of BT’s Consumer business, said: “Our customers want a fast and reliable 4G connection, and that’s what we’re working to give them. We are using the investment we made in 3G spectrum nearly 15 years ago to give customers today a great experience with the latest smartphones on 4G, and build our foundation for 5G in 2019. We’re constantly evolving, and the customer experience of 5G will be dictated by the quality of the 4G network underneath.”

EE was named as the UK’s best network for the 5th year in a row. RootMetrics travelled 20,928 miles, and undertook 593,008 tests (including calls, data and text messages), of all four of the UK networks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, in the first six months of 2018. The company has been testing all UK mobile operators every six months since 2012.

3G usage on EE is reducing rapidly, with customers now making more calls on 4G than on 3G for the first time ever – meaning they still have access to superfast 4G while making calls, and can benefit from EVS (enhanced voice services) technology for clearer voice quality.

With 4G Calling and WiFi Calling – where calls are possible even with only WiFi coverage – available on every smartphone with a pay monthly contract, EE is giving customers the most reliable voice service ever, and in more places than ever before.

EE has also introduced completely new ways for customers to make phone calls, with the launch of smart number technology and Apple Watch 4G connectivity. EE has rolled out smart number technology to allow customers to extend their phone number to five other connected devices – like tablets and laptops – which are internet connected with either Wi-Fi or mobile connectivity. Smart number technology is initially available for iOS users, and will be rolling out to Android at a later date.

EE is also the only UK network to enable 4G connectivity for the Apple Watch Series 3, allowing customers to stay connected with the same number to make calls and receive texts, even without their iPhone nearby.

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About EE

EE is the largest and most advanced mobile operator in the UK, delivering mobile and fixed communications services to its customers. EE is part of BT’s Consumer business unit which provides products and services to all of BT’s consumer customers in the UK. EE runs the UK’s biggest and fastest mobile network, offering superfast 4G in more places than any other operator after pioneering the UK’s first superfast 4G mobile service in October 2012. Today, EE has more than 600 shops across the UK, and EE’s 4G coverage extends to 91% of the UK’s landmass.

EE has received extensive independent recognition, including being ranked the UK’s best overall network by RootMetrics®; Best Network for five years in a row at the Mobile Choice Awards; Best Network at the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mobile News Awards; Best Consumer Network at the 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Mobile Industry Awards; as well as Fastest Network and Best Network Coverage at the 2017 uSwitch Mobile Awards.

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