EE UK Launch Cat 12 Enabled 4G Mobile Broadband Kit and Plans

Mobile operator EE has today launched a new range of 4G based Mobile Broadband plans and devices, which includes their 4GEE WiFi router that supports the latest Category 12 (3GPP Release 11) LTE specification for top download speeds of up to 600Mbps and uploads of up to 100Mbps (capacity and network allowing).

Apparently the new 4GEE WiFi router, which takes a 4G+ data signal and distributes it via WiFi (this approach is sometimes called MiFi), supports up to 20 devices simultaneously. The device also comes with a 4300mAh battery bank (up to 15 hours of use), a USB Type C connector and support for the WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards. Depending on the plan and contract this device could cost between £0 and £80 upfront.

On top of that EE has also introduced a cheaper 4GEE WiFi Mini router, which supports the Category 7 LTE standard for speeds of up to 300Mbps. Otherwise this is similar to the one above, although aside from being slower it also only comes with a 2150mAh battery (up to 8 hours of use).

Hopefully it goes without saying that figures like 300Mbps and 600Mbps represent the theoretical capabilities of these devices and the operator’s network, yet mobile is a very variable service and in reality you’ll often receive a considerably slower and more variable connection performance in the real-world.

The new devices are being joined by a range of refreshed Mobile Broadband plans, which we’ve detailed below. EE is also offering the 4GEE WiFi with 2GB data on pay-as-you-go for £89.99 and the WiFi Mini with 2GB data for £59.99.

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