EE SIM Only Deals

Why choose an EE SIM Only deal?

EE is a great choice for a SIM Only deal because it offers a wide selection of SIM Only plans. These come in one-month and 24-month durations, with varying data allowances up to unlimited data, and all EE’s SIM Only plans come with unlimited minutes and texts.

There are various perks and benefits with EE’s SIM Only plans too, including inclusive roaming (both in Europe and beyond) on select plans, and ‘Stay Connected Data’, which is available on many of EE’s plans and allows you to keep using data (at a lower 0.5Mbps speed) once you’ve used up your allowance. That’s fast enough to web browse, to send messages on WhatsApp, to access your email, and even to stream music or use Google Maps.

EE’s biggest SIM Only extra though is its ‘Inclusive Extras’, which come with select plans and let you choose an inclusive perk. The options vary depending on the plan chosen, but the full list at the time of writing is:

Google One Premium 2TB, Netflix Standard with adverts, Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Netflix Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Google One AI Premium, TNT Sports on Discovery+, and Apple One.

On top of all that, EE also offers Wi-Fi Calling, 4G Calling, tethering, and spending caps.

Is EE a good network?

EE is an excellent network, and it particularly excels for speeds. As an example of this, in a September 2024 Opensignal report, EE achieved average download speeds (using a combination of 5G, 4G, and 3G) of 45.9Mbps and average upload speeds of 9.8Mbps. Those in both cases are higher than Three, Vodafone, or O2.

When sticking purely with 5G, EE’s speeds are even higher, with the same report putting EE’s average 5G download speed at 96.8Mbps, while RootMetrics put EE’s median 5G download speed at 207.5Mbps in the first half of 2024.

This isn’t a one-off occurrence either – EE has been performing consistently well in third-party speed tests for years, and as a big name it’s a network you can rely on.

A 2023 report from Ofcom also found that 87% of customers were satisfied overall with EE’s customer service, that 80% were satisfied with the signal strength, and that 74% were satisfied with the value for money. The report additionally found that 12% of customers had a reason to complain, 55% were satisfied with how complaints were handled, and just 6 per 100,000 complained to Ofcom.

So overall satisfaction with the network and its customer service seems generally high.

Coverage on EE shouldn’t disappoint either, with the network having over 99% population coverage with 4G, while its 5G service is available in over 1,000 locations, accounting for at least 73% of the UK’s population – and those numbers will keep on growing.

FAQ

Can I roam abroad with EE?

Yes, EE’s Essentials Plus and All Rounder plans include European roaming in 47 destinations, and its Full Works plans add the US, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and New Zealand, for 52 destinations in total.

If you’re not on one of these plans then you can add a Roam Abroad pass to your plan for £25 per month, letting you roam in 52 destinations, or you can roam in 47 European destinations for £2.47 per day – up to a 50GB fair usage limit for data.

Does EE have credit checks?

Yes, EE will carry out credit checks on its SIM Only plans. Looking for a no credit check SIM Only deal? Check out our guide covering who offers SIM Only deals with no credit checks.

Can I keep my number when switching to EE?

Yes, you can keep your number when switching to EE. To do this, just order your EE SIM card, then text the word ‘PAC’ to 65075 from the number you want to keep, and you’ll be sent a PAC (Porting Authorisation Code) in return.

Hang onto this until your new EE SIM card has arrived and been activated, and then fill in EE’s number transfer form, which will ask for your PAC code, the number you want to keep, and your new temporary number.

For more in depth instructions, check out our how to keep your number guide.

Can I get unlimited data on EE?

Yes, EE offers unlimited data as an option whether you choose a 1-month or 24-month SIM Only plan.