There are currently two MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) using EE's network. These are BT Mobile and Plusnet Mobile.
What networks piggyback on EE?
Networks like BT Mobile, Plusnet Mobile and 1pMobile piggyback on EE's network for coverage.
- It isn't necessary to be an EE customer to get coverage from EE on your mobile phone. ...
- Besides EE, there are four other mobile networks you can join that will also give you coverage from EE.
Is EE an MVNO?
There are actually only four UK mobile networks: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone (check signal using Ofcom's Mobile Coverage Checker). All others piggyback on their signals. The official name for a company which does this is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). Catchy, huh?
