Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
EE vs Proximus
Where EE and Proximus differ
| Compare |  EE |  Proximus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £23 | €14.99 |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | Mobile Essential: 14.99 per month, 5GB, no commitment | Mobile Smart: 18.99 per month, 70GB, no commitment | Mobile Unlimited: 34.99 per month, unlimited, no commitment |
| Unlimited plan price | £23 | €34.99 |
| Markets | GB | BE |
| eSIM | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EU roaming | Not confirmed | Included |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 27 |
| Mid-contract price rises | SIM-only +GBP 2.50 each 31 March in minimum term, then each 1 March; out-of-bundle +5% | Not confirmed |
| Credit check required | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), Multi-line discount (Yes).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only Proximus offers Chat, Phone, Email.
- Billing: only EE offers Contract.
- Contract length: only EE offers 24.
- Markets: only EE offers GB.
- Markets: only Proximus offers BE.
Our verdict on each
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.
Proximus
Proximus suits people who want a Belgian network run on no commitment terms, with included EU roaming and 5G on every plan. Entry at €14.99 is higher than the market median of €9.30, so the extras carry the case.
Score breakdown
| Area | EE | Proximus |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4Entry price and unlimited price both sit at £23, but the ranking on price from is 254 of 258. | 8.4Entry price €14.99 sits above the market median of €9.30, and Mobile Unlimited at €34.99 tops €23.19. |
| Offer | 9.0Unlimited data starts at £23, and the unlimited ranking puts EE 107 of 173, well ahead of its entry ranking. | 9.1HigherIncluded EU roaming, 27 countries roaming countries, 5G, eSIM and a multi line discount on a 1 month term. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | EE | Proximus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 28 of 416 | 29 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 10 of 319 | 11 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 21 of 367 | 22 of 367 |
Licences and countries
| Country | EE | Proximus |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Belgium |
Additional countries for EE: 1. Additional countries for Proximus: 1.
Where these facts come from
EE
- ee.co.uk: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Proximus
- proximus.be: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | EE | Proximus |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more | Rolling, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1, 24Covers more | 1 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Proximus public limited company under Belgian Public Law |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Belgium |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Chat, Phone, Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | EE | Proximus | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 27lowest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Proximus
Pros
- No commitment: plans run on 1 month terms, so nothing runs past a single billing cycle.
- EU roaming is included in the plan, with 27 countries covered.
- 5G and eSIM are both available, and a multi line discount applies to extra lines.
Cons
- Entry at €14.99 is above the €9.30 median, and rank 215 of 258 on price from.
- The unlimited option at €34.99 ranks 134 of 173, higher than the €23.19 median.
- Billing covers rolling and prepaid rather than a contract, which rules it out for anyone relying on an instalment-style contract term.
Who each suits
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.
Proximus
Who it suits
- People living in Belgium who want a network operator rather than a reseller
- Households wanting several lines under one multi line discount
- Travellers within the EU who value included roaming on a 1 month term
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside BE, where the plans do not run
- Buyers chasing the lowest entry price, since €14.99 beats the €9.30 median
- People who want a long fixed term rather than rolling and prepaid billing
Country by country
| Country | EE | Proximus |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
Proximus
What does the cheapest Proximus plan cost?+
The entry plan starts at €14.99 a month. That is a rolling price with no introductory discount that later expires, and no contract to serve. Across the wider market the median starting price is €9.30, so this sits above the middle.
How much is the unlimited plan?+
The unlimited option costs €34.99 a month. The market median for unlimited plans is €23.19, with an upper quartile of €32.45. There is a middle tier priced between the entry plan and the unlimited option.