Networks Using EE

If you want EE’s mobile coverage you don’t need to be on EE itself, as numerous MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) also have access to EE’s coverage.

You might choose one of these over EE as their prices can often be lower, and sometimes they come with perks that aren’t available on EE itself.

On the other hand, EE – as a premium network – sells a wider selection of plans than most MVNOs, and has some hard-to-beat extras on select plans. So don’t rule EE itself out immediately, but if you’re looking for other options, the following networks all have identical coverage to EE.

1pMobile

1pMobile is named after its most eye-catching plan, namely Pay As You Go, which lets you pay just 1p per minute, 1p per megabyte, and 1p per text. That makes it one of the cheapest Pay As You Go services available in the UK.

Of course, 1pMobile also offers SIM Only plans, and these are worth considering too. They’re also fairly affordable, they top out at unlimited data, and there’s a family plan which gives you a hefty discount on unlimited data SIMs when you add multiple to your account.

Its plans are mostly 30-day rolling ones, so there’s no commitment, and the network also gives you inclusive EU roaming, plus Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling, and the option of an eSIM.

Lyca Mobile

Lyca Mobile is one of the most well known EE MVNOs, and this network specialises in international calling, as most of its plans include international minutes to call dozens of destinations from the UK.

It’s also good for roaming, because as well as EU roaming, some plans also include roaming in China and India, which is rare.

Plus you can get flexible 30-day plans with up to unlimited data, and eSIMs are available.

Spusu

Spusu only offers six SIM-only plans at the time of writing, and the maximum data you can get is 100GB, so its offering is more limited than some of the networks on this page, but you might still want to consider it.

Why? Well for one thing, some of these 30-day plans are extremely affordable, and for another, its plans all come with 500 minutes to call the EU from the UK – as well as inclusive EU roaming.

Spusu plans are also optionally available with an eSIM, and the network offers both Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling.

Talk Home

Talk Home offers both 30-day and 12-month SIM Only plans, and its prices are competitive, though data limits top out at 200GB, so there’s no unlimited option.

Being a network that prioritises low prices, Talk Home is light on extras, but its plans do come with inclusive EU roaming.

Ecotalk

Ecotalk is the mobile network for anyone who cares deeply about the environment, as this company uses its profits to support nature, such as by rewilding and replanting in woodlands.

As far as its SIM Only plans go, these all last 30 days and they top out at unlimited data. However, this is another network that’s light on extras, and even roaming costs extra.

CMLink

CMLink offers a handful of 30-day and 12-month plans, topping out at unlimited data, but this network’s focus is more international.

For example, its plans give you international minutes to call abroad with, and you can also roam at no extra cost – not just in the EU, but also in mainland China and Hong Kong.

Mozillion

Mozillion sells one-month, 12-month, and 24-month plans with up to unlimited data included, and you’ll also be able to roam in the EU at no extra cost.

Mozillion also offers Wi-Fi Calling, and highlights that its TrustPilot score is higher than many big-name rivals, so customers are seemingly happy with the network.

Your Co-Op

Your Co-Op sells a small selection of 30-day SIM Only plans, which you can pair with either a physical SIM card or an eSIM.

Its plans are carbon neutral, and if you’re a member of Your Co-Op you can get them at a discount. Wi-Fi Calling is included, and so is roaming in the EU.

Utility Warehouse

Utility Warehouse has a couple of different SIM Only plans, including one with unlimited data. You’ll also get Wi-Fi Calling, EU roaming, and – on its Unlimited Max plan – you can add additional SIM cards for free.