Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
beeline vs EE
Where beeline and EE differ
| Compare |  beeline |  EE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | RUB 400 | £23 |
| 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 | Unlimited No Frills SIM: GBP 23 per month, unlimited data, 30-day rolling; Unlimited with Apple One SIM: GBP 36 per month, unlimited data, 24-month; Cheapest overall SIM: GBP 23 per month, unlimited data, 30-day rolling |
| Unlimited plan price | RUB 700 | £23 |
| Markets | RU | GB |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| EU roaming | Paid | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | 200 | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | SIM-only +GBP 2.50 each 31 March in minimum term, then each 1 March; out-of-bundle +5% |
| Credit check required | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi-line discount | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes).
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Key differences
- EE scores higher overall: 8.7 vs 8.5.
- Support channels: only beeline offers Chat, Phone.
- Support channels: only EE offers Community.
- Billing: only EE offers Contract, Rolling.
- Contract length: only EE offers 24.
- Markets: only beeline offers RU.
- Markets: only EE 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
EE suits households that want one network's own unlimited data on a SIM-only plan with no handset to pay off. Its Unlimited No Frills SIM starts at £23 on a rolling term, though a credit check is required and the price rises each year.
Score breakdown
| Area | beeline | EE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.4Entry price and unlimited price both sit at £23, but the ranking on price from is 254 of 258. |
| Offer | 9.2Higher | 9.0Unlimited data starts at £23, and the unlimited ranking puts EE 107 of 173, well ahead of its entry ranking. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | beeline | EE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 36 of 416 | 28 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 14 of 319 | 10 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 28 of 367 | 21 of 367 |
Sources behind this comparison
beeline
- beeline.ru: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
EE
- ee.co.uk: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | beeline | EE |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | PJSC VimpelCom | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Help centre, Community |
Broadband
| Fact | beeline | EE |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttc, Fttp | Not confirmed |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Setup fee | RUB 300 | Not confirmed |
| Router | Wi-Fi 6 Rotek RX-3001X / ATW-922RT, purchase or instalments | Not confirmed |
| Static IP | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Address checker | https://moskva.beeline.ru/customers/products/home/internet/ | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | beeline | EE | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 200highest quarter | Not confirmed | 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
Pros
- Unlimited data starts at £23 on the Unlimited No Frills SIM, so the entry figure is also the unlimited data figure.
- Billing runs contract, rolling and prepaid, putting a rolling SIM, a contract plan and prepaid under one seller.
- EE is a network seller, so the SIM and the signal behind it come from the same provider.
Cons
- A credit check is required, so applicants with a shaky credit file may be turned away from the £23 deal.
- Support runs on help centre and community only, so a billing or price rise query depends on a written reply.
- EE sells in GB only, so coverage, pricing and the billing choices apply to a single market.
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
Who it suits
- People who already have a phone and want unlimited data from the network that supplies the signal.
- Households that may want to leave early, since the rolling SIM is the short option and terms run 1 and 24 months.
- Families running more than one line, because a multi line discount is offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for shoppers watching only the entry figure, because yesss! lists a price from of €0 against EE's £23.
- Not for buyers who want a prepaid-led seller rather than a network deal, since GETESA and Lonestar Cell MTN both bill on prepaid and contract and contract and prepaid.
Country by country
| Country | beeline | EE |
|---|---|---|
| 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
How much is the cheapest EE SIM-only plan?+
The entry figure is £23 a month. That price belongs to the Unlimited No Frills SIM, which is also the cheapest overall SIM and comes with unlimited data on a short rolling term. Because the entry figure and the unlimited price are the same number, you begin at the level you would pay for unlimited data.
Does the monthly price rise after signing up?+
Yes, and the rule is stated in advance. A set amount is added to SIM-only plans each spring while you are in the minimum term, then a further amount each March after that, and out-of-bundle use carries a higher charge. Budget for more than £23 in the later months of a plan.
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