• The Get Out actor tops the public vote to take home this coveted title
• The EE Rising Star Award is the only EE British Academy Film Awards honour voted for by the public
• The other 2018 nominees were Timothée Chalamet, Josh O’Connor, Florence Pugh and Tessa Thompson
• Fellow BAFTA nominee and former EE Rising Star Award nominee, Margot Robbie, and BAFTA nominee, Octavia Spencer, presented this year’s award
• Previous winners include Tom Holland, Jack O’Connell, Will Poulter, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart, Noel Clarke, Eva Green and James McAvoy

London, Sunday 18 February 2018: EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of the BT Group, is proud to announce Daniel Kaluuya as the winner of the EE Rising Star Award in 2018.

The EE Rising Star Award is the only publicly-voted award presented at the EE British Academy Film Awards, and each year it continues to shine a spotlight on the outstanding up and coming acting talent that has captured the imagination of the public and film industry over the past 12 months.

Daniel was one of five exceptional actors nominated in recognition of their performances and identified as a true star in the making. The other nominees were Timothée Chalamet, Josh O’Connor, Florence Pugh and Tessa Thompson.

Daniel Kaluuya shot to fame last year in the American genre film, Get Out, for which he has been nominated in the Best Actor category for the EE British Academy Film Awards, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Gotham Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards. Kaluuya took home the Best Actor award at the MTV Movie Awards and the NAACP Image Awards. Already known for his roles in hit TV shows, Skins, Psychoville and Black Mirror, Kaluuya has also starred in a slew of big screen feature films, including crime thriller Sicario, Johnny English Reborn and Kick Ass 2. This month, Daniel also joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Ryan Coogler’s critically acclaimed Black Panther, followed by a co-starring role in Steve McQueen’s upcoming heist thriller Widows later this year.

Former 2015 EE Rising Star Award nominee Margot Robbie, who was also nominated for Best Actress for her role in I, Tonya, and Octavia Spencer, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Shape of Water, took to the Royal Albert Hall stage to present this year’s EE Rising Star award.

Mat Sears, Director of Communications and Sponsorship at EE, said: “Congratulations to Daniel Kaluuya for winning this year’s EE Rising Star Award. The standard of the nominees is always incredibly high, and it is testament to the calibre of this year’s performances and films that this year’s nominees have also been recognised in other award categories. We take great pride in our work with BAFTA, continuing to shine a spotlight on exceptional new talent and providing a public vote for film fans to show their support and have their say. As ever, the public has spoken and we are incredibly pleased for Daniel. We look forward to seeing his career continue to flourish.”

The EE Rising Star Award was created in honour of Mary Selway, the highly respected BAFTA-winning casting director whose career spanned three decades and over ninety films before she died in 2004. She worked with notable directors such as Steven Spielberg, Roman Polanski, Clint Eastwood and Ridley Scott, contributing to the creation of some of the silver screen’s most memorable characters.

The jury who selected the five nominees from the hundreds suggested by BAFTA members featured a stellar line up of industry experts to choose the 2018 EE Rising Star Award shortlist. Once again chaired by producer, Marc Samuelson, the jury included British actress Georgina Campbell and film broadcaster, Edith Bowman, BAFTA award-winning director Philippa Lowthorpe; Murder on the Orient Express, Cinderella, Pirates of the Caribbean and Testament of Youth casting director, Lucy Bevan; renowned casting director for The Boy In Striped Pyjamas, Philomena, Layer Cake and The Constant Gardener, Leo Davis; esteemed producer of Bhaji on the Beach, Looking for Langston and Young Soul Rebels, Nadine Marsh-Edwards alongside leading film and arts journalists.

The EE Rising Star was voted for by the British public via the EE website. For more information on the EE Rising Star Award please visit: www.ee.co.uk/bafta

The official ceremony hashtag is #EEBAFTAs.

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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 extends to more than 90% of the UK’s landmass (equal to more than 99% of the UK population) and EE has an ambition to extend 4G to 95% UK 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 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 (BAFTA) is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For advice and inspiration from the best creative minds in working in film, games and television, visit www.bafta.org/guru. For more, visit www.bafta.org.

Source: EE Newsroom
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• EE has created the first ever virtual reality EE British Academy Film Awards quiz in 360 degrees
• 2018 EE British Academy Film Awards host Joanna Lumley invites viewers to take part in this first-of-its-kind interactive quiz
• The quiz will be available for film fans to play on EE’s Facebook and YouTube pages and shown on Google Daydream headsets in EE’s five showcase stores and until the end of February

14^th February 2018: EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of the BT Group, has created an interactive virtual reality quiz, testing film fans on their movie knowledge ahead of the EE British Academy Film Awards.

Set against a spectacular 360 degree backdrop in the Savoy hotel overlooking the River Thames, 2018 EE British Academy Film Awards host Joanna Lumley plays the role of quizmaster, testing viewers on their movie trivia.

The unique quiz format sees Joanna ask a series of questions, inviting the viewer to look around the room where they will see the possible answers suspended in virtual reality. After a five second countdown, the viewer is invited to turn back to face Joanna where the correct answer is revealed.

Film fans wishing to experience this interactive quiz in 360 degrees can do so by visiting EE’s Facebook or YouTube pages on their smartphone or by heading to one of EE’s five showcase stores where they try a Google Daydream headset for the full immersive experience.

To take the virtual reality EE British Academy Film Awards quiz with Joanna Lumley visit EE’s Facebook or YouTube pages using a smartphone or head to any EE showcase store (Westfield Stratford, Westfield White City, Tottenham Court Road, Nottingham Victoria, Oxford Westgate) before the end of February.

For more information on EE’s partnership with BAFTA visit ee.co.uk/bafta.

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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 extends to more than 90% of the UK’s landmass (equal to more than 99% of the UK population) and EE has an ambition to extend 4G to 95% UK 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 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 (BAFTA) is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For advice and inspiration from the best creative minds in working in film, games and television, visit www.bafta.org/guru. For more, visit www.bafta.org.

Source: EE Newsroom
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WORLD’S FIRST 4G STYLE SCANNER LETS FILM FANS SHOP THE RED CARPET LOOKS LIVE FROM THE EE BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS

• Film and fashion fans will be able to shop affordable versions of the outfits worn by Hollywood stars live from the red carpet at the EE British Academy Film Awards
• The 4GEE Style Scanner will photograph celebrities’ red carpet looks. Innovative image recognition technology and EE’s superfast 4G network will then match the style with affordable alternatives in a matter of seconds
• By ‘swiping up’ on @ee Instagram Stories, fans at home will be able to browse collections of different suits, dinner jackets, dresses and accessories inspired by the stars
• Film fans can follow the action by tuning into the official EE BAFTA red carpet show streamed live on Facebook and Twitter (@ee and @BAFTA) from 4:30pm

Suggested picture caption: EE’s BAFTA red carpet host Rochelle Humes trials the 4GEE Style Scanner ahead of the EE British Academy Film Awards 2018 on Sunday 18^th February.

12^th February 2018: EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of the BT Group, is going all out at the EE British Academy Film Awards 2018. In a world first, EE will use its powerful 4G network and the latest image recognition technology to enable film and fashion fans across the UK to shop affordable versions of the red carpet looks in real time on the night.

Presenter Rochelle Humes will take on the role of EE’s red carpet host, inviting film’s finest to strike a pose in the 4GEE Style Scanner as they arrive at the Royal Albert Hall.

This unique camera rig fitted with Google Pixel 2 devices will shoot the stars from 12 angles using its unrivalled smartphone camera* in less than two seconds capturing every little detail of their clothes – from the shape of the cut, to the pattern, colour and texture of the material. Each image captured is then stitched together automatically creating a 3D rotating GIF of each celebrity’s look.

Fans at home will be able to check out the stars’ glamorous gowns and suits as they are uploaded live from the red carpet to @ee Instagram Stories, before ‘swiping up’ to browse a selection of similar yet affordable alternatives curated from a catalogue of more than 16,000 retailers.

Rochelle Humes, Red Carpet Host at the EE BAFTAs, said: “Fashion plays a large part in what people love about the awards night, but it is also powerful tool for making a statement. That’s why I, along with many others, will be wearing black in support of the Time’s Up movement.

“I love fashion and I don’t think you should have to spend a fortune to look great, so I am particularly excited about the 4GEE Style Scanner. It will make it easy for people to find red-carpet-worthy clothes that don’t break the bank. It was incredible seeing the technology in action and I can’t wait to see people at home getting involved.”

Mat Sears, Director of Communications & Sponsorship at EE, added: “Using our technology to connect customers with what they love is why we’re here, and this year’s British Academy Film Awards is a great example of this. Red carpet fashion is always a big talking point and this year will be no exception. By combining the power of our 4G network and the latest mobile technology, we have found a way to allow film fans to browse the red carpet styles and shop outfits inspired by these looks in real time. It’s unique, and we’re looking forward to testing it on the night to demonstrate just how mobile technology can be relied on to deliver exciting new experiences for our customers.”

To shop the red carpet fashion at the EE British Academy Film Awards without paying Hollywood prices, follow @ee and influencers @MarcusButler and @LydiaBright on Instagram, and check out their Instagram Stories on the night.

For more information on EE’s partnership with BAFTA visit ee.co.uk/bafta.

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* Based on 9/2017 test results from DxOMark Mobile. DxOMark is registered trademark of DxOMark Image Labs.

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 extends to more than 86% of the UK’s landmass (equal to more than 99% of the UK population) and EE has an ambition to extend 4G to 95% UK 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 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.

Find us:

Facebook at: facebook.com/ee

Twitter at: twitter.com/ee

YouTube at: youtube.com/ee

About BAFTA

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For advice and inspiration from the best creative minds in working in film, games and television, visit www.bafta.org/guru. For more, visit www.bafta.org.

Source: EE Newsroom
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• EE trials new 4G antenna solution across the Northern Fells in Cumbria – providing rural homes with superfast broadband as fast as fibre for the first time
• 4G antenna and professional installation service is available nationwide from today
• With 4G coverage in more places than any other operator, EE could help 580,000 homes gain access to high speed connectivity
• For the first time in the UK, customers can use EE’s new combined 4G and fixed broadband line checker, automatically suggesting the best home broadband connection for them

EE, part of BT Group, today unveiled a new 4G home broadband solution which could connect 580,000 homes across the UK, especially those in rural areas that are currently only able to access broadband slower than 10Mbps[1]. The service will provide customers with superfast broadband speeds at home using the power of EE’s 4G network. Customer trials in the Northern Fells area of Cumbria have delivered speeds of over 100Mbps.

EE’s new 4G home broadband, which combines the 4GEE Home Router with a powerful external antenna and professional installation service, has been designed specifically as an alternative for those in rural communities that have yet to be connected with traditional fixed line broadband access – or where customers can only receive slower fixed broadband speeds.

EE has recently been trialling the solution in the Northern Fells in Cumbria, an area with dramatic topography. Currently many homes in rural Cumbria can only get limited broadband access, and EE, working with the Northern Fells Broadband initiative has worked to trial the service with users in the area.

The new solution allows customers to access EE’s superfast 4G network which currently extends to 90% of the UK’s landmass (equal to more than 99.6% of UK homes). EE predicts that there are 580,000 homes with slow or no fixed line access which could benefit from the solution – with EE continuing to roll out 4G into new areas on the way to its ambition to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the UK geography.

Max Taylor, Managing Director of Marketing, EE said: 

“As our network continues to expand into some of the most remote parts of the UK, we’ve seen the amazing impact that 4G connectivity can have on rural communities. Our newest 4G home broadband router and antenna takes this one step further, ensuring thousands of families in rural areas across the UK could enjoy the benefits of superfast broadband inside their home for the very first time – whether video-calling the grandparents or streaming their favourite TV series.”

Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and The Border said:

“What EE is doing is transformative. One of the real challenges is getting fixed fibre into people’s houses because they are so sparsely populated in rural areas. The great thing about EE’s new solution though is that it’s wireless – allowing people to get superfast home broadband via 4G. As the number of new mobile masts continue to roll out, more and more areas of Cumbria will come online. With access to fast broadband, people’s lives really will be transformed”

Mal Hilton, Chairman, Northern Fells Broadband said:

“This new service from EE is going to help households in some of the most isolated areas of Cumbria; areas where residents simply cannot and may never receive fibre connectivity. It is going to radically change the lives of people in this community. With fast and reliable home internet for the very first time, they can now function like everybody else in the UK.”

Sarah Lee, Head of Policy at the Countryside Alliance, said:

“Fast and reliable internet is just as essential in the countryside as it is in urban areas, but unfortunately it is not currently as widely available. This is a major issue for everyday life at home – students rely on a decent internet for research, parents need to bank online and thousands of rural families are missing out on a wealth of on-demand entertainment. We welcome this innovative 4G solution from EE and believe it will have a big impact on some of the most remote communities across the UK.”

4GEE Home Router & Antenna

EE’s 4GEE Home Router uses a 4G mobile signal to provide home broadband – enabling thousands of additional rural homes across the UK to enjoy the benefits of superfast home internet. With no requirement for a landline, the 4GEE Home Router is ready to go straight from the box allowing up to 32 devices to connect to it at once. The new 4GEE Home Router is EE’s fastest own brand device with enhanced wi-fi strength, making it the perfect alternative to traditional fixed broadband.

EE’s new antenna is fitted to the side of a customer’s property by EE’s professional installation provider and is connected to the 4GEE Home Router situated inside the home by a cable. This eliminates any loss of signal due to thick exterior walls, improving both the speed and consistency of the 4GEE Home Router. The antenna has been designed for use on properties with good outdoor coverage but variable indoor coverage.

The 4GEE Home Router and antenna solution offers speeds as fast as most fixed line fibre broadband services – with trial speeds showing over 100Mbps in Cumbria. Separately, independent recognition has revealed EE offers the UK’s fastest 4G, with average download speeds above 30Mbps*.

New Combined Line Checker

EE has also today launched the UK’s first fixed and mobile broadband combined coverage checker – allowing customers to see which broadband solution is most suitable for them based on their postcode – whether that’s via a fixed line or over 4G.

Pricing and availability

Available from 9 February nationwide, customers can sign up to a 4GEE Home pay monthly plan with introductory packages from £35 to £60 which include the 4GEE Home Router. Customers can add on the antenna and arrange professional installation at a convenient time for a one-off payment of £100.

If the customer has an existing EE pay monthly phone plan or 12 month SIM only plan, EE will boost their phone’s monthly data allowance by an extra 5GB.

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, and Fastest Network and Best Network Coverage at the 2017 uSwitch Mobile Awards.

For more information, please visit www.ee.co.uk/4GEErouter 

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Notes to editors:

*https://opensignal.com/reports/2017/04/uk/state-of-the-mobile-network

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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, 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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[1] According to independent research by Thinkbroadband, 95% of UK homes and businesses have access to a fixed broadband service offering ‘superfast’ speeds of more than 24Mbps and less than 3% can’t order a ‘decent’ 10Mbps service

Source: EE Newsroom
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• New simplified pricing structure introduced for EE pay monthly handset and SIM only: EE Essential, EE Max and EE SIM only
• New EE pay monthly add-ons unveiled – enabling EE Essential and EE SIM only customers to personalise plans to suit their needs

EE, part of BT Group, today announced it has simplified its pricing structure for pay monthly handsets and SIM only plans to ensure customers can create a plan that is perfect for them.

Available immediately, EE’s updated plans allow new and existing customers to continue to enjoy the benefits of the UK’s biggest and fastest 4G network, with the added option of personalising their plans with add-ons including BT Sport access and the ability to use their call, texts and data allowances in select international destinations.

EE Max Plans

Offering the best of EE, EE Max pay monthly handset plans are the UK’s fastest 4G mobile plans offering access to the UK’s fastest 4G+ speeds. They come with unlimited minutes and texts, the biggest data allowances (up to 60GB), to use in the UK and 53 destinations around the world, including North America, Australia and the EU. Customers also get free sporting action on the BT Sport app for the duration of their contract and the latest phones every year with an annual upgrade programme on selected devices.

On the new EE Max plans customers can now get the latest Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship handset for just £50 on a £53 per month, 24-month plan which offers unlimited calls, unlimited texts and 8GB of data.

EE Essential Plans

The new EE Essential handset plans start from just £15 per month, with 4G speeds of up to 60Mbps, and unlimited calls and texts, which can also be used in 48 countries at no extra cost. New customers taking out an E Essential plan can also get free access to the BT Sport app for three months.

On the new EE Essential plans customers can now get the Hawk Android handset with no upfront cost for just £15 per month, on a 24-month plan which offers unlimited calls, unlimited texts and 500MB of data.

SIM only Plans

EE has also revised its SIM only plans, with allowances of up to 40GB of data. All SIM only plans also now come with unlimited minutes and texts and are perfect for customers who want to keep their existing phone, buy a phone outright or who wish to pass their old one onto a family member.

New flexible add-ons for EE Essential & SIM only customers

EE Essential and SIM only plan customers now also have the option to choose to mix and match from a selection of add-ons, normally available only to EE Max plan customers:

• Go Faster – providing access to EE’s fastest 4G speeds for just £2 per month (30-day rolling plan)
• BT Sport app – allowing customers to watch the best live sporting action on their phone for £5 per month (30-day rolling plan)
• Go Further – so customers can use their call, text and data allowances in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand for £10 per month*

Alternatively, customers can opt for an EE Max handset plan and reap the benefits all of three of the above add-ons, for just £5 a month extra – saving £12 a month.

Max Taylor, Managing Director of Marketing, EE, said: “We’ve refreshed our EE pay monthly mobile plans to provide customers with even greater choice and flexibility – making it easier for them to choose the right package for them. EE continues to be independently recognised as having the UK’s best mobile network and our UK and Ireland call centres, stores across the UK and great online help provide our customers with some of the best customer service in the UK – so EE really is the destination of choice for those wanting to get the most from the latest smartphones.”

EE Extras

All customers on any EE pay monthly mobile plans also benefit from the following EE Extras:

• Free Apple Music

EE is providing customers with six months free Apple Music. Further details on Apple Music from EE are available at ee.co.uk/applemusic

• Data caps

EE customers can never go over their data allowance by accident, so they’re always in control of their spending

• UK & Ireland call centres

All customer calls are answered in the UK and Ireland

• WiFi Calling

Allowing customers to make calls and send texts in more places across the UK

• Data boost

EE pay monthly mobile customers can boost their EE pay monthly phone plan’s data allowance by 5GB when they take EE Home Broadband

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Notes to editors

*Six-month minimum term applies

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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, 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 more than 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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• EE marks Safer Internet Day by rolling out training across 600 retail outlets
• Thousands of EE customer service representatives will be equipped with new step by step guides on setting parental controls as new research from partner Internet Matters reveals that seven out of ten teens want parents to set filters to protect them online
• EE has developed ‘The New Talk’ – a series of conversation starters to help parents talk with their children about staying safe online – with Internet Matters

EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of BT Group, is marking Safer Internet Day with a nationwide rollout of specialist mobile and online safety training for thousands of customer service employees, as well as ‘The New Talk’, a series of conversation starters developed with Internet Matters to help parents talk with their children about staying safe online.

Rolling out to thousands of employees across 600 retail outlets, the training prepares EE’s customer service representatives to offer the best advice on safety options and filters as well as direct millions of parents across the UK to resources to help deal with difficult subjects like cyberbullying. The training has been made possible through a partnership with online safety experts Internet Matters.

EE acknowledges that parenting in the digital age is becoming increasingly tricky, with normal conversations on the ‘birds and the bees’ no longer being enough. As a result, EE has also collaborated with Internet Matters to develop ‘The New Talk’, a series of ‘conversation starters’ that cover the ‘snaps and the bytes’ aiming to provide parents with ways to talk with their children, broaching difficult topics relating to online safety.

Marc Allera, CEO of EE and BT’s consumer businesses, said: “We understand that parenting in the digital world can be a daunting job and, while many parents do discuss online safety with their children regularly, many device purchases are made without thinking about having the necessary ‘talk’. I am delighted that we’re training our customer service staff to support parents, like myself, to have ‘The New Talk’ on internet safety with their children – alongside support and advice on important issues such as online behaviour, safety and security.”

‘The New Talk’ conversation starters developed by EE and Internet Matters include:

• Ask your children to tell you about the apps they like to use and how they like to use their mobile devices.

• Ask them for advice on how they keep their photos and videos safe on their mobiles. What do they think is ok to share? What tips do they have?

• Ask them if they know where to go for help if they are worried about their safety online. Do they know how to access privacy settings or how to report or block on the services they use?

• Ask for their help in getting the most out of your mobile, what more could you be doing and what is safe to use?

• Ask your children how you can get more out of mobile devices as a family.

CEO of Internet Matters Carolyn Bunting said: “With the rapid pace of technology, parents can often feel bewildered when it comes to understanding the latest devices, apps and gadgets. We’re delighted to be partnering with EE to offer practical one-to-one advice in store and answer any questions parents may have about their child’s online safety.”

These initiatives are in response to new findings from Internet Matters, revealing that seven out of ten teens want parents to set filters to protect them online, and form the second public commitment EE has made to working towards a safer internet since becoming a partner of Internet Matters in December – the first mobile network operator to do so.

Internet Matters ambassador and psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos said: “A combination of knowing how to set parental controls and having regular conversations with your child about their digital world are both key to keeping them safe online.”

Internet Matters is a non-for-profit organisation, founded in 2014, which has been backed by some of the UK’s biggest internet providers including BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media, in the first industry coalition of its kind. EE is joining the organisation to help provide mobile expertise, and to help Internet Matters share the latest online safety advice with even more parents and children across the UK.

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For more information, please contact:

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0845 373 7070

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 more than 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 Internet Matters

Internet Matters (internetmatters.org) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which aims to help parents keep their children safe online. It was founded by the UK’s four major broadband providers; BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media, with the BBC, Google, Dixons Carphone and Facebook joining as partners in 2016. Internet Matters is an Executive Member of UKCCIS (UK Council for Child Internet Safety) and an industry expert working with The Royal Foundation Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying, founded by the Duke of Cambridge. It was awarded a grant from the Department for Education, to deliver the ‘Make A Noise’ programme, a reporting and resource platform, developed alongside Tootoot to help combat bullying in schools.

Source: EE Newsroom
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EE today announced it will offer HomePod, Apple’s breakthrough wireless speaker for the home that delivers an incredible music listening experience on Friday 9 February.

Customers are able to order HomePod from www.ee.co.uk/homepod and in EE stores, and it will be available starting on Friday 9 February. For complete pricing details, please visit www.ee.co.uk/homepod.

“We’re pleased to offer the new Apple HomePod which will further compliment the extensive Apple range of products we offer – including the Apple Watch Series 3 with built-in 4G which is exclusively supported by EE in the UK” said Marc Allera, CEO of EE. “Apple HomePod is also the perfect companion to stream Apple Music – with EE pay monthly mobile customers able to get the added exclusive benefit of six months Apple Music access for free”.

HomePod delivers stunning audio quality wherever it’s placed — in any room in the house, playing any style of music. Using just your voice, it’s easy and fun to use, and works together with an Apple Music subscription, providing access to one of the world’s largest cloud music libraries. And with Siri, HomePod can send a message, set a timer, play a podcast, check the news, sports, traffic, and weather, and even control a wide range of HomeKit smart home accessories. EE customers can enjoy over 45 million songs on Apple Music by signing up for an exclusive offer of six months of Apple Music free.

HomePod is available for £319 in white and space gray. For more details on HomePod please visit www.apple.com.

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Source: EE Newsroom
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