EE, or Everything Everywhere, is a 4G mobile network provider in the UK, which until now has not offered a single Android tablet. A press release from today shows that will no longer be the case, as the company is now adding the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and the Google Nexus 7 to their lineup. These contract subsidized Android tablets will be available as part of packages available to consumers in retail stores and online.
The UK provider is a little steep on the pricing, and not everyone is a fan of the 2-year contracts, but the expansion of lineup is nice to see for those looking for 4G devices in the UK. EE already carries a lineup of Apple devices, and their new Android competitors should hit the shelves this upcoming weekend.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 packages are:
| 4GEE 8GB | 4GEE 5GB | 4GEE 3GB | |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE (one off fee) | £99.99 | £199.99 | £249.99 |
| Monthly plan (24 months) | £35.99pm | £30.99pm | £25.99pm |
| Wi-fi hotspot access | Included | Included | Included |
The Google Nexus 7 packages are:
| 4GEE 8GB | 4GEE 5GB | 4GEE 3GB | |
| Nexus 7 & Huawei mobile wifi (one off fee) | £29.99 | £29.99 | £49.99 |
| Monthly plan (24 months) | £35.99pm | £30.99pm | £25.99pm |
| Wi-fi hotspot access | Included | Included | Included |
Paul Jevons, Director of Products and Devices, EE, said:
“We’re pleased to be announcing our first Android tablets on the EE brand just in time for Christmas. With these new devices, we’re extending the possibilities of what 4G has to offer to an even wider range of users, so they can work or play with greater freedom than ever before.”
Full text of the press release:
EE INTRODUCES ITS FIRST ANDROID TABLETS – THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10.1 LTE AND GOOGLE NEXUS 7
14/12/2012
14 December, London – EE, the UK’s most advanced digital communications company, today announced the expansion of its 4G product range with two Android tablets offering customers new ways to enjoy superfast 4G on the move. This weekend, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE and a Google Nexus 7 bundle (paired with Huawei’s E589 Mobile Wi-Fi) will be available to consumers and business customers through select EE retail stores, online and via EE telesales.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE
The Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE merges the latest hardware technology with a range of truly innovative features that make it ideal for web, email, multiplayer games and live TV. The innovative S-Pen and optimised apps allow users to express their creative side like never before. Multi -tasking is made easy with the split screen feature on the large 10.1″ display and the quad core processor provides fast, seamless performance so users can enjoy the benefits of superfast 4GEE.
A range of superfast 4GEE plans make it easy for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE users to pair their tablet with a data package that suits them:
4GEE 8GB 4GEE 5GB 4GEE 3GB Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE (one off fee) £99.99 £199.99 £249.99 Monthly plan (24 months) £35.99pm £30.99pm £25.99pm Wi-fi hotspot access Included Included Included
Nexus 7 Bundle
The Nexus 7 by ASUS is ideal for anyone looking for a powerful and portable tablet that fits neatly in your hand. Its slim, portable design packs an immense specification, pairing a powerful quad-core processor with a stunning seven-inch display. Available from EE with Huawei’s E589 Mobile WiFi device, when paired, consumers and business customers can access high speed internet on the move [i] with their own personal 4GEE hotspot in tow – allowing them to work, play and download apps at blistering speeds.
The Nexus 7 by ASUS Bundle will be available on 4GEE Mobile Broadband plans starting at £25.99/pm:
4GEE 8GB 4GEE 5GB 4GEE 3GB Nexus 7 & Huawei mobile wifi (one off fee) £29.99 £29.99 £49.99 Monthly plan (24 months) £35.99pm £30.99pm £25.99pm Wi-fi hotspot access Included Included Included
4GEE – superfast performance and more
EE’s superfast 4G network offers a revolutionary mobile internet experience, delivering speeds typically five times faster than 3G[ii]. The power of 4G enables tablet users to push the limits of their devices even further, allowing them to download, stream and browse the content they want to even quick than before. In addition to superfast speeds, EE tablet customers will also benefit from:
– EE Film – the UK film service that combines 2 for 1 cinema ticketing, listings, trailers, film downloads and streaming in one place
– A discount on EE superfast fibre broadband – so they can get blistering speeds at home and on the move
EE’s 4G service will be available in 18 towns and cities by the end of 2012, bringing superfast speeds to even more consumers and businesses across the UK. EE will also launch 4G in a further 17 UK towns and cities by March 2013.
Source: EE