Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
beeline vs EE Store
What sets them apart
| Compare |  beeline |  EE Store |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | RUB 400 | £26.99 |
| Reference plan prices | bee SUPER START: 400 RUB/month, 10 GB, 1 month; bee HIT: 700 RUB/month, unlimited, 1 month; bee PRO: 800 RUB/month, unlimited pro, 1 month | 100Mbps Core: 26.99 per month, 100Mbps, 24 months | 900Mbps Core: 33.99 per month, 900Mbps, 24 months | 1.6Gbps Core: 42.99 per month, 1600Mbps, 24 months |
| Unlimited plan price | RUB 700 | £23 |
| Roaming countries | 200Higher | 47 |
| Markets | RU | GB |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | Annual rise on 31 Mar, shown before signup |
| Credit check required | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi-line discount | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes), EU roaming (Paid).
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Key differences
- EE Store scores higher overall: 8.6 vs 8.5.
- Roaming countries is higher at beeline: 200 vs 47.
- Support channels: only beeline offers Chat, Phone.
- Support channels: only EE Store offers Community.
- Billing: only EE Store offers Contract, Rolling.
- Contract length: only beeline offers 1.
- Contract length: only EE Store offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only beeline offers RU.
- Markets: only EE Store offers GB.
Our verdict on each
beeline
Beeline is a network-run prepaid brand for people in Russia who want a one-month SIM with a small data allowance or unlimited data and no long tie-in. Plans sit in a single market, the entry price is RUB 400 and the unlimited plan is RUB 700.
EE Store
EE Store suits households in the UK that want a single network for fast home broadband and mobile, with speeds reaching 1,600 Mbps and annual price rises shown before signup. Buyers on a tight budget should weigh the £26.99 entry price against the published rise first.
Score breakdown
| Area | beeline | EE Store |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.5Entry pricing starts at £26.99 and setup fees run £10 to £30, with a published annual rise to factor in. |
| Offer | 9.2Higher | 8.7Speeds top out at 1,600 Mbps on fttp and fttc lines, covering the full range readers compare. |
A third option
eSIMony has roaming countries at 300, against 200 for beeline and 47 for EE Store.
eSIMony reviewWhere these facts come from
beeline
- beeline.ru: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
EE Store
- ee.co.uk: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | beeline | EE Store |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 36 of 416 | 31 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 14 of 319 | 12 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 28 of 367 | 24 of 367 |
| Full fibre providers | 11 of 107 | 9 of 107 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | beeline | EE Store |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 12, 24 |
| Legal entity | PJSC VimpelCom | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Help centre, Community |
Broadband
| Fact | beeline | EE Store |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttc, Fttp | Fttp, Fttc |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | 1,600Higher |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 20 to 115 |
| Setup fee | RUB 300 | £10 to £30 |
| Exit fee terms | Not confirmed | No early exit charge if Speed Guarantee not met |
| Router | Wi-Fi 6 Rotek RX-3001X / ATW-922RT, purchase or instalments | Smart Hub 7 Plus with WiFi 7 |
| Static IP | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Address checker | https://moskva.beeline.ru/customers/products/home/internet/ | https://ee.co.uk/broadband |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | beeline | EE Store | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 200highest quarter | 47below the median | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
beeline
Pros
- Every plan runs on a rolling monthly term, 1 month, so there is nothing to serve beyond the current month
- Unlimited data is available from RUB 700, with the bee HIT plan at that level and bee PRO on top of it
- eSIM and Wi-Fi calling are both supported, alongside hotspot sharing on the same plans
Cons
- Billing runs on prepaid only, so there is no contract billing option for readers who pay monthly by direct debit
- Europe roaming is paid, meaning travel use has to be paid separately rather than folded into the monthly fee
- The fixed home internet line needs a RUB 300 and a router bought outright or on instalments, adding a hardware cost on top of the subscription
EE Store
Pros
- Top download speeds reach 1,600 Mbps, with uploads of 20 to 115 Mbps across the range
- Line technology spans fttp and fttc, covering full fibre and fibre to the cabinet
- A Smart Hub 7 Plus with WiFi 7 comes as standard rather than as a paid add-on
Cons
- Entry pricing of £26.99 sits at 72 of 95 brands on price from
- Setup fees of £10 to £30 land at 61 of 86 brands on that measure
- Peak speed of 1,600 Mbps ranks 48 of 114 brands
Who each suits
beeline
Who it suits
- People in Russia who want a prepaid SIM with a rolling monthly term and no minimum contract period
- Heavy data users who would rather pay once for unlimited data than manage a capped allowance
- Travellers leaving Russia who need roaming across 200 countries without signing a long contract
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want contract billing alongside prepaid, where GETESA offers both prepaid and contract options
- People who want a rolling billing option as well as prepaid, which yesss! lists across contract, rolling and prepaid
- Shoppers who want a home broadband and mobile bundle on one bill, since Beeline's fixed line and mobile tariffs are listed separately
EE Store
Who it suits
- Households in the UK that want broadband and mobile on one network
- People who need the highest download speeds in the range for large downloads and streaming
- Families happy with a 12 and 24 month term for a lower entry price
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on a very tight budget, since £26.99 is a mid-table entry price rather than a low one
- Anyone wanting phone or chat support, as support runs on help centre and community
- People who want a single line type, since Abissnet runs on fttp alone
Current offers
EE Store
Current offer
Bonus
Up to 300 credit for switching fees: Up to 300
Switch from another provider; up to 200, up to 300 if switching TV too
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | beeline | EE Store |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
beeline
What does the cheapest Beeline plan cost?+
Tariffs start at RUB 400 on the bee SUPER START plan, which pairs a capped data allowance with a rolling monthly term. Unlimited data is a separate step up rather than being folded into that entry price, so the cheapest plan suits light use and the rest cover heavier traffic.
How much is unlimited data on Beeline?+
Unlimited data starts at RUB 700 on the bee HIT plan. The bee PRO plan sits above that level with a wider feature set on the same monthly term, so the higher tier is a price step rather than a different billing structure.
EE Store
How much does broadband cost at the entry level?+
Broadband starts at £26.99 a month. The reference plan prices set out an entry Core tier at that figure, then faster Core tiers that cost more each month on the same contract length, with terms of 12 and 24 months available. A setup fee of £10 to £30 applies on top of the opening bill.
Does the monthly price go up after the first year?+
Yes, prices rise annually, and the change is shown before signup rather than after. Budget for a higher figure in later years of a 12 and 24 month plan. The median post contract price across the plans listed is €43.
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