Updated October 17, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
EE vs Telia FI
EE
Higher score in this comparison
Telia FI
Where EE and Telia FI differ
| Compare | EEReviewVisitVisit | Telia FIReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Networks | EE | Telia |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €25.20 |
| Unlimited data | Not confirmed | No |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | US 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Japan 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Mexico 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Thailand 25.20 EUR (2 GB), Turkey 25.20 EUR (2 GB), Europe/EEA included in the monthly fee (e.g. 15 GB) or 8.08-13.15 EUR per 300 MB per day |
| Fair use policy | Not confirmed | EU reasonable use: roaming in other EU/EEA countries for more than two months within a four-month period with more than 50% of traffic outside Finland is treated as unreasonable use, and a surcharge may then be charged per traffic type after a warning and 14 days to change usage |
Same on both: 5G (Yes), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- EE scores higher overall: 8.6 vs 8.5.
- Networks: only EE offers EE.
- Networks: only Telia FI offers Telia.
- Support channels: only Telia FI offers Email, Phone, Chat.
- Region: only EE offers Local.
- Region: only Telia FI offers Global.
- Features: only Telia FI offers Instant activation, Carrier plan.
Our verdict on each
EE
For busy UK households managing mobile and home connections, EE operates as a mobile and fibre broadband provider with 5G service and entertainment TV options. It links phones, tablets and watches under shared household use for daily life indoors and outdoors.
Telia FI
Telia FI suits travellers who want a plan from the network operator itself rather than a travel eSIM marketplace, with 5G, instant activation and a carrier setup. Bundles start at €25.20, which sits above the site median €5, so it trades price for carrier service.
Score breakdown
| Area | EE | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.1Starting price €25.20 is above the site median €5, and allowances are capped rather than unlimited. |
| Offer | 8.6 | 9.0Higher |
| Trust | 8.5 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | EE | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 89 of 926 | 447 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 90 of 918 | 452 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | EE | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local | Global |
| Features | 5G | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier planCovers more |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | EE Limited | Telia Finland Oyj |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Finland |
| Founded | 2010 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Pocket Wi-Fi
| Fact | EE | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | £19 | Not confirmed |
| Data allowance | Unlimited (fair use: usage above 1000GB/month treated as non-personal) | Not confirmed |
| Devices connected | 64 to 100 | Not confirmed |
| Pickup and delivery | Free online delivery; collection in EE Store | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | EE | Telia FI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €25.20highest quarter | €4.99 |
Median across 129 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
EE
Pros
- Fast 5G mobile service paired with fibre broadband for busy homes
- Connects many devices at once across phones, tablets and watches
- Combines mobile SIMs with broadband and entertainment TV for households
Cons
- UK centered service which narrows options for multi country travel
- Catalog centers on household connections rather than standalone visitor access
Telia FI
Pros
- Sold by the carrier itself rather than a marketplace (carrier), running on its own network (Telia).
- 5G and instant activation are both listed among the features (5g, instant activation and carrier plan).
- Europe and the EEA roaming is included in the monthly fee in the reference prices.
Cons
- Starting price of €25.20 is above the site median €5, and it ranks 299 of 313 on price.
- Unlimited data is not offered on the travel bundles listed.
- A fair use policy can treat sustained EU and EEA roaming with most traffic outside Finland as unreasonable use and add a surcharge after a warning.
Who each suits
EE
Who it suits
- Households connecting many devices across one UK account
- Families pairing mobile SIMs with home broadband access
- Homes linking entertainment TV with shared mobile use
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers needing multi country service beyond the UK
- Visitors wanting only a standalone short stay connection
Telia FI
Who it suits
- Travellers on a Telia Finland plan who want the same home network abroad.
- Anyone whose trip sits mostly in Europe and the EEA, where roaming is part of the monthly fee.
- People who want help by email, phone and chat before departure and on the road.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want unlimited data: Zwitchy offers unlimited data where this brand does not.
- Price-first shoppers: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99, well below €25.20.
Current offers
EE
Current offer
Discount code
Online exclusive: Save £20 on activation (was £30): £20 off 900Mbps Core Broadband activation fee
Online exclusive on 24 month 900Mbps Core Broadband contract; usual activation fee is £30
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Save £864 on Galaxy S26 FE, claim a Galaxy Watch8 40mm: Galaxy Watch8 40mm, worth £269
With a 5GB No Frills airtime plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Telia FI
Current offer
Free trial
Turvapaketti 1 kk 0 EUR: 1 month free (0 EUR)
Trial of the Telia Turvapaketti security package, ordered on the site
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | EE | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
EE
What is EE?+
EE operates as a mobile network and broadband provider with 5G mobile service and fibre broadband. It also handles phones, tablets, watches and entertainment TV alongside SIM service. Household use links those products under shared daily connections.
Where does EE work?+
EE works across the UK through its mobile network and home broadband footprint. The focus stays on national mobile use plus steady connections for busy households. That UK centered footprint shapes the combinations shown for family life.
Telia FI
How much do Telia FI travel bundles cost?+
Travel bundles start at €25.20. In the reference prices, the US, Japan and Mexico packages share the same price with a smaller data allowance, while the Thailand and Turkey packages carry more data for the same money.
Is there an unlimited data option?+
Unlimited data is not offered. Bundles come with a set allowance, and Europe and the EEA roaming is either inside the monthly fee or sold as a day pass for a fixed amount of data, on a destination scope marked global.
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EE
Telia FI