EE UK Launch 500GB Data Allowance on 4G Home Broadband Plans

Mobile operator EE has quietly revamped their range of 4G based wireless 4GEE Home Broadband plans by introducing some of the biggest monthly data allowances we’ve ever seen, which go all the way up to 500GB (GigaBytes). Except you’ll need deep pockets to afford them.

The plans, which all require you to take their 4GEE Home Router device (essentially a 4G router that distributes its signal inside your home via WiFi), come on either an 18 month (free router) or 30 day (router attracts a one-off cost of £100) contract term.

Monthly rental prices start at £35 for a 30GB allowance and then go to £45 for 100GB, £60 for 200GB, £80 for 300GB and finally.. drum roll.. £100 a month for 500GB. The service is by no means cheap, although for those who live in rural areas where their 4G link is faster than a fixed line broadband ISP then it could make sense. Particularly since 500GB on an alternative Satellite link, where available, is typically several times the price.

The fact that EE are working toward extending the geographic coverage of their 4G network to 95% of the UK by December 2020 will surely also go a long way to supporting the service’s growing reach into rural areas, as well as potentially the Government’s planned 10Mbps Universal Service Obligation (USO); BT will be one of the suppliers for that and EE is part of the same company (here).

We should also point out that EE also sells an external antenna and installation service, which can help connect remote homes and improve your signal (here). Sadly there doesn’t appear to be a way to order this online, which means you have to call them directly to order an installation (although the plans and router can be purchased online – see top link). Credits to Thinkbroadband for spotting the new plans.