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EE showcases Gigabit LTE in the UK

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 5 Jul 2017 11:04 am
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British operator is Europe's first carrier to showcase Gigabit LTE, using Sony's Xperia XZ Premium. EE today took the wraps off its new Gigabit LTE network, with a live demonstration at London's Wembley Stadium. The demo saw Sony's Xperia XZ Premium, one of the first Gigabit LTE devices running Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 platform, pulling down 750Mbps, with upload speeds of 110Mbps.

EE discounts the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 by £200, Beoplay H2 on sale for £119

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 25 Nov 2016 7:56 am
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How badly do you want a tablet? UK carrier EE has rolled out its Black Friday deals, offering a £200 discount on the 8-inch Galaxy Tab S2. There's also a £70 discount on the upfront fee of a 32GB Pixel, and price cuts on several accessories.

EE enables low-frequency spectrum to boost 4G coverage in the UK to 75%

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 23 Nov 2016 7:07 am
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EE is aiming to cover 95% of UK landmass with 4G by 2020. UK carrier EE has switched on the low-frequency 800MHz spectrum (Band 20) at 700 sites across the country, bringing 4G connectivity to 5,000 square kilometers of "not spots" overnight. The carrier has relied on 1800MHz and 2600MHz thus far, and is now leveraging the 800MHz frequency for covering rural areas. High-frequency bands are...

EE plans to have 95% of the UK covered with 4G by 2020

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 25 Apr 2016 4:47 am
EE has announced the UK mobile operator is set to increase 4G coverage to 95% and bring back customer support to within country borders. The company will introduce 600 new positions across the UK and Ireland, which should please customers who both expect and appreciate customer support based in the UK.

UK Galaxy S7s updated with Wi-Fi calling, touchscreen fix and April security patch

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 16 Apr 2016 2:44 am
The first major update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge is now rolling out in the UK — and it's a big one. An over-the-air update going out today brings a number of changes and fixes for British Galaxy S7 owners. The update, which has been appearing in other parts of the world for the past week, has landed this morning on unlocked UK versions of the phones. The new firmware versions —...

You can now watch all your favorite shows while mobile with EE TV

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 30 Mar 2016 5:14 am
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If you're a massive fan of TV, EE will have you covered when you're not at home. The UK mobile network has announced Recordings To Go, enabling the company has become the first operator to offer remote viewing of all free to view programming. Those with EE will be able to record programmes to their mobile or tablet for future viewing, or manage set recordings at home from their mobile device.

Updated: EE restores data services after power outage

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 23 Feb 2016 1:24 pm
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UK carrier restores service disruption after a power outage. Update: EE informs us that the issue was caused by a power outage to one of its data centers, and that the problem has now been resolved. An EE spokesperson said: ""Data services were affected for a small number of customers after one of our data centres experienced a power cut this afternoon caused by a third party. We immediately...

EE fastest network in the UK, says RootMetrics

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 10 Feb 2016 4:13 am
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RootMetrics has published the latest performance rankings for UK's mobile networks, naming EE the fastest operator in the country. EE won at overall performance, network speeds, calls, text, and cellular data. Three came out on top in terms of overall reliability. The company collected data from over 875,000 samples, testing carrier performance during driving, at stationary outdoor locations,...

BT completes its acquisition of EE

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 29 Jan 2016 7:19 am
BT has successfully escaped the gauntlet of regulatory approvals and is now able to complete the company's purchase of EE. Picking up and absorbing the largest UK mobile operator, the £12.5 billion deal is a victory for BT, which has plans to enter the competitive mobile industry once more. 31 million EE customers will be included in the deal, which will put BT in a strong position against the...

Competition and Markets Authority in the UK clears the BT and EE merger

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 15 Jan 2016 3:42 am
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BT is set to merge with EE, and the company has just received the green light from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK. This body has approved the merger, which clears BT's £12.5 billion acquisition of EE to become the UK's largest mobile telecoms company. The CMA found that the merger of the two companies would not result in substantial lessening of competition in the UK.

EE recalls every Power Bar USB battery due to overheating complaints

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Posted by John Callaham on 16 Dec 2015 11:21 am
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The UK-based wireless carrier EE has issued a voluntary recall of all of its Power Bar USB batteries. The company says it has received what it calls "a very small number" of reports of the battery overheating which could cause a fire risk, and it has decided to play it safe.

EE wants to help customers block intrusive adverts on smartphones

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 23 Nov 2015 7:30 am
No one likes adverts, but they do help fund various services and online properties (including Mobile Nations!). While many see them as a way to support the content they enjoy, there are times when adverts can be intrusive or downright obstructive, especially on mobile. UK mobile operator EE is stepping in to lend customers a hand.

EE introduces new international calling packs and add-ons

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 30 Oct 2015 6:06 am
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Mobile network operator EE has announced new international calling packs and add-ons for customers who need to contact those who do not reside in the UK. The operator now offers EE contract and SIM-only plan customers added convenience when making international calls with these new extras.

EE unveils the Robin, a new 4G tablet for kids

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 20 Oct 2015 4:45 am
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EE has unveiled a new tablet called the Robin. This new product will enable kids to access content online, utilizing the 4G connectivity. What makes this tablet ideal for younger users is the array of parental controls available to effectively filter and manage exactly what children will be able to see and do on the device. The EE tablet will be priced at £129.99 SIM-free.

EE accelerates its 4G+ rollout across Europe

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 9 Sep 2015 11:20 am
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EE has announced that it will be accelerating the rollout of its 4G+ network across Europe in an effort to support the latest smartphones, and meet the demand for additional data on the go. The carrier has noticed an increase in video streaming and downloading, and is moving quickly to ensure its users can continue to do all of this without interruption.

EE is recalling Power Bar portable chargers over fire risks from overheating

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 5 Aug 2015 7:53 am
EE has identified a small number of incidents where its Power Bar portable chargers have overheated. The company is now recalling a specific batch of Power Bars and is asking consumers to check the model numbers of their chargers.

EE launches new Euro Pass to let you use 4G abroad from just £3 per day

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 31 Jul 2015 8:50 am
EE has announced a new Euro Pass for customers who wish to take advantage of unlimited calls, texts and data allowances abroad. From just £3 a day, you'll be able to call and text all your friends while lying on the beach, accompanied by up to 100MB of 4G per day. This new add-on is available in 39 European destinations.

EE launches the Rook, a super-affordable 4G smartphone for just £39

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 7 Jul 2015 5:56 am
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EE has launched a new 4G smartphone, the Rook. What makes this new mobile device special is what's included for the price. For just £39 (£49 for new customers), the Rook provides a 4G experience to those who happen to be on Pay As You Go. Instead of spending hundreds on a new phone, the EE Rook brings together 4G and affordability.

Meet the Harrier Tab, EE's new 4G-enabled tablet

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 16 Jun 2015 5:45 am
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The Harrier Tab is EE's latest piece of kit expanding the company's own brand product range. Available today, the new tablet comes packing Android 5.1 Lollipop, and 4G connectivity.

EE lights up 4G LTE roaming in China

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 26 May 2015 2:55 pm
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UK mobile operator EE has become the first British network to offer 4G LTE roaming coverage in mainland China. The carrier's list of 4G roaming countries has not yet been updated to reflect the change, however we've been seeing solid LTE coverage through China Unicom on our EE SIMs in the Beijing area in recent days. Unicom operates FDD-LTE — the flavor of 4G used by most Western networks — on...

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