Tag Archives: EE

BT switches on 5G in 35 new places, to some of the UK’s most popular tourist landmarks, historical sites, and coastal locations

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 8-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BT announces that it is expanding its outdoor 5G coverage across the UK as restrictions gradually start to ease. In the past year, much of our socialising, working, learning and entertaining has been … Read the full press release

BT Covid-19 update: broadband, mobile perform strongly; no job losses; CEO donates his salary

BT Covid-19 update: broadband, mobile perform strongly; no job losses; CEO donates his salary

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 6-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British telecom giant, BT has released its Covid-19 statement. During unprecedented connectivity demand across the country BT’s fixed broadband network, which is the nation’s communications backbone, and EE – UK’s number one mobile network, … Read the full press release

EE to feature football legends Robert Pirès, David Trezeguet, Cafu and Michael Essien in The EE Wembley Cup 2018

International football legends Robert Pirès, David Trezeguet, Cafu and Michael Essien join stars of YouTube’s most talked about teams for The EE Wembley Cup 2018 The legends join the new American Football-inspired Draft stage with the format also now including Fast and Furious 30 minutes matches, Man Down Time and Sin … Read the full press release

EE: nine 5G trial sites are now live across East London

EE makes nine 5G sites live covering busiest parts of East London Latest 5G trial focused on learnings around site strengthening, power limitations and planning permission LONDON, 08-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — EE, the UK’s number one mobile network and part of … Read the full press release

EE marks the return of 4GEE Cinema series with Goodwood Flying School students enjoying world’s first 4G 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 … Read the full press release

Three and EE joint venture MBNL extended its network managed services contract with Ericsson

MBNL, the network-sharing joint venture between UK mobile operators Three and EE, has extended its network managed services contract with Ericsson for a further two years, for the delivery of Design, Plan and Deploy projects. STOCKHOLM, 22-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

EE launches new brand campaign starring Kevin Bacon and cook and football fan Delia Smith in support of its BT Sport offer

Kevin Bacon and Delia Smith star in the latest EE brand campaign to highlight the benefits of EE’s new BT Sport offer that allows users to not only stream the best live action on the app, but cast from their … Read the full press release

EE introduces two new Fibre Max broadband plans perfect for connected homes

EE introduces two new Fibre Max broadband plans perfect for connected homes, offering customers average download speeds of 145Mbps and 300Mbps EE Pay monthly handset customers will also receive an extra 20GB mobile data boost each month when choosing an … Read the full press release

EE introduces UK’s first mobile service that allows parents to gift data amongst family members

EE launches the UK’s first mobile service that allows customers to gift data amongst family members New parental controls also introduced allowing customers to manage how much data they use as well as what they’re accessing From today, families also … Read the full press release

Ericsson selected by EE to deliver a next-generation customer experience management system

EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of the BT Group, has selected Ericsson Expert Analytics as its next-generation customer experience management (CEM) system The solution is aimed at improving EE subscriber satisfaction, net promoter score, propensity to call … Read the full press release

EE to cover 95% of the UK with superfast 4G by 2020

EE making strides towards its ambition to cover 95% of the UK with superfast 4G by 2020 105 new sites have been built in the last six months to cover mobile not-spots New coverage will deliver connectivity for EE customers … Read the full press release

Kevin Bacon and Rio Ferdinand to announce the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S9 on EE

Kevin Bacon and Rio Ferdinand resume their roles as EE sports pundits to announce the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S9 on EE with inclusive access to the BT Sport app The ad sees Rio putting the smartphone through its … Read the full press release

EE: 20,000 fans browsed affordable versions of A-list attire worn by stars on the red carpet at the EE British Academy Film Awards

Over 20,000 fans browsed affordable versions of the outfits worn by stars on the red carpet Glasgow, Manchester and London proved to be the regions most interested in replicating the stars’ styles EE invited guests to strike a pose for … Read the full press release

UK mobile operator EE switched on eight new superfast 4G mobile sites in the Galloway and West Dumfries area

LONDON, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of the BT Group, today switched on eight new superfast 4G mobile sites in the Galloway and West Dumfries area. The new sites provide 4G to large sections … Read the full press release

EE expand UK-wide 4G+ leadership

EE converting airwaves from 2G to superfast 4G 600 EE sites being upgraded to support next generation ‘CAT 12’ smartphones set to hit the UK market in 2017 EE expanding UK-wide 4G+ leadership with more than 1,000 sites supporting ‘Cat 9’ … Read the full press release

EE becomes technology and communications partner for Glastonbury Festival for the fifth year running

40 terabytes of data is predicted to be used during Glastonbury Festival 2017 – up by a third on 2016’s record-breaking sharefest This equates to 400 million festival selfies uploaded to Instagram on the UK’s largest temporary 4G network at … Read the full press release

EE to host recruitment drive to hire over 800 contact centre advisers for its sites across the UK

New recruits will support EE’s ambitions to provide customers with the best service in the UK mobile industry Applicants will fill a mix of new and existing roles across the UK, joining EE as it recently ranked third in The … Read the full press release

Will Poulter and Edith Bowman join the EE Rising Star Award jury

Actor Will Poulter and BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Edith Bowman joined a panel of film industry heavyweights and media experts at BAFTA’s headquarters to choose the five EE Rising Star nominees for 2017 Other jury members included This Is … Read the full press release

The next generation of the popular 4G tablet Robin now available in EE stores, online and from EE telesales

LONDON, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EE, today unveiled the next generation of the popular 4G tablet designed specifically for parents and their children – the Robin. Available to buy in EE stores, online and from EE telesales immediately, the Robin now … Read the full press release

EE research: Premier League football fans to miss out on 7 minutes 37 seconds of each home fixture as they leave early to avoid crowds

Premier League football fans miss an average of seven minutes 37 seconds of every game (the equivalent of 1.5 games a season) as they admit to leaving the match early to avoid crowds 115 goals were scored in the last … Read the full press release

EE unveils three new tiers of pay monthly handset plans

New three-tier handset plan pricing structure introduced to offer customers increased choice and flexibility 4GEE Max plans include EU roam like home benefits and access to the BT Sport app for the length of the plan and the UK’s fastest … Read the full press release

Olaf Swantee to step down as EE CEO

LONDON, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EE has today confirmed that Olaf Swantee will be stepping down as CEO, shortly after final completion of the proposed deal for BT to acquire EE. Subject to formal approval from the CMA and upon … Read the full press release

EE becomes the official technology partner of Glastonbury Festival 2015; to reveal 4GEE Charging Bull an innovative new charging solution and double-speed 4G WiFi hotspot

4GEE Charging Bull provides unique charging point for official EE Power Bars which are back for 2015 on an epic scale Charging Bull also acts as a double-speed 4G WiFi hotspot – keeping festival goers connected for free EE increases … Read the full press release

EE launches innovative “never ending power” scheme to reward customers with free EE Power Bar – a portable smartphone charger

Exclusive customer reward scheme ‘EE Power’ launches to ensure customers stay fully charged All customers offered a free EE Power Bar – a portable smartphone charger – which can be swapped for a fully charged one in all EE stores … Read the full press release

EE announces its nine strong team of apprentices set to compete in the National Brathay Challenge 2015

EE’s award winning Apprenticeship scheme has employed over 380 young people from the North East Customer Service Apprentice Rachel Bell from Darlington to lead the team EE apprentices to support St Teresa’s Hospice with fundraising activity Hatfield, UK, 23-2-2015 — … Read the full press release

UK’s largest mobile operator EE added record 5.7million customers to the 4G network in 2014

From 2 million to 7.7 million 4G customers in 12 months, EE sets record in Europe for 4G growth 4G from EE arrives in 210 more towns, taking total to 510 UK towns and cities and almost 4,000 villages Record … Read the full press release

EE Rising Star Award 2015 nominations revealed at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly

The EE Rising Star Award nominees for 2015 are: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jack O’Connell, Margot Robbie, Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley The winner will be announced at the EE British Academy Film Awards  ceremony on Sunday 8th February 2015 Nominees were … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom AG and Orange SA evaluate various strategic options to strengthen the market position of EE; having exploratory discussions with British Telecom

PARIS,  26-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom AG and Orange SA, the joint shareholders of EE Ltd, regularly analyse the development of the market in which EE operates, evaluating various strategic options which have the potential to create value for … Read the full press release

EE expands its 4G network across the UK to reach another 18 large towns in all four corners of UK

EE celebrates the launch of 4G in a further 18 towns across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England Less than two years since launch, 4G from EE now covers over 75% of the population across 281 large towns and cities … Read the full press release

EE in partnership with Age UK hosted the first National Techy Tea Party Day to help battle digital exclusion

First EE National Techy Tea Party Day in partnership with Age UK saw over five thousand people get to grips with technology at EE stores, contact centres, offices and partner venues across the country Age UK ambassador June Whitfield joined … Read the full press release

EE’s latest 4GEE Mobile Living Index reveals 4G improves Brits’ work life balance

Latest 4GEE Media Living Index shows 4G is improving work life balance – 13% of customers say they have one hour’s extra leisure time as a result of being more productive using superfast mobile internet Over three quarters (77%) of … Read the full press release

EE announced Rhyl in North Wales is the 200th town in the UK to benefit from 4GEE

This week, Rhyl has become the 200th town to receive 4G from EE Customers in 12 other towns now also covered by 4GEE EE was recently ranked number one for mobile internet, call, text and reliability across the UK following rigorous … Read the full press release

EE to provide various mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services to BT’s customers and employees based in UK

LONDON, 25-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT and EE today announced they have signed a contract under which EE will provide various mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services to BT’s customers and employees based in the UK. The multi-year agreement further strengthens the … Read the full press release