The largest 4G network in the UK, EE, have just announced two new mobile WiFi devices along with some new plans.
Meet the 4GEE WiFi and 4GEE WiFi Mini. They are now smaller and lighter than previous versions. The 4GEE WiFi is CAT 12 enabled up to 600Mbps) whilst the 4GEE WiFi Mini is Cat 7 (up to 300Mbps). This means that the a high capacity connection to 20 devices simultaneously on either device.
The bigger 4GEE WiFi has a 4,300 mAh battery for up to 15 hours of use and has a USB Type C charging point. It will do WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. The WiFi Mini has the same Wifi capability bit weighs just 85g with a 2,150 mAh battery for up to 8 hours use.
If you want one, they are now available on a refreshed range of 24 month and 30 day plans. You can dive into the full pricing in the tables below, but expect to pay £13 per month for 5GB with a £30 up-front fee for the 4GEE WiFi and no up-front fee on the Mini.
Max Taylor, Managing Director of Marketing, EE, tell us…
We want to ensure our customers are getting the most from our award winning 4G network. With our new 4GEE WiFi plans and devices – we’ve improved their performance to offer even faster 4G speeds. So whether camping with the family or getting online in your local coffee shop, customers can access superfast WiFi to keep them connected.
We have reached out to EE to see if we can get hands on one of these to do a full review shortly.
For more information check out the press release below.
EE Refreshes its Mobile Broadband Plans and Introduces new
4GEE WiFi and WiFi Mini devices
18 July 2018, London: EE today revealed new mobile broadband plans offering customers great value as well as new 4GEE WiFi and 4GEE WiFi Mini devices designed to give customers superfast 4G speeds in more places than any other operator and improved performance for those who need the best connectivity on the go.
4GEE WiFi and4GEE WiFi Mini
Smaller and lighter than previous versions, the new 4GEE WiFi and 4GEE WiFi Mini are more portable than ever and are perfect for keeping all your devices connected when out and about.
The new, CAT 12 enabled 4GEE WiFi (capable of supporting theoretical download speeds of up to 600Mbps) provides access to EE’s superfast 4G+ speeds while providing a high capacity connection to 20 devices simultaneously. The device comes with a powerful 4,300 mAh battery bank offering up to 15 hours of use. It also supports USB Type C charge, so users can charge both their handsets and tablets faster than before. The 4GEE WiFi supports WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
Meanwhile the smaller new Cat 7 enabled 4GEE WiFi Mini (capable of supporting theoretical download speeds of up to 300Mbps) also connects up to 20 devices and is perfect for those who want practical connectivity in their pocket at all times. The device supports WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and weighs in at just 85g, with a 2,150 mAh battery offering up to 8 hours use.
The new 4GEE WiFi and 4GEE WiFi Mini are available on a refreshed range of 24 month and 30 day plans:
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.
Max Taylor, Managing Director of Marketing, EE “We want to ensure our customers are getting the most from our award winning 4G network. With our new 4GEE WiFi plans and devices – we’ve improved their performance to offer even faster 4G speeds. So whether camping with the family or getting online in your local coffee shop, customers can access superfast WiFi to keep them connected.”
