BT launches new 4G LTE service in the UK

Whilst it’s waiting on approval for its £12.5 billion acquisition of EE, BT has decided to take full advantage of the 4G masts it will soon acquire by launching its own SIM-only LTE service in the UK.

The tariffs are as follows:

• £5 per month — 200 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of data.
• £12 per month — 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 2GB of data.
• £20 per month — unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 20GB of data.

All plans are 4G-enabled and will require you to sign a one-year contract. They’ll also give you access to all of BT’s OpenReach Wi-Fi hotspots.

However, there is a catch. The aforementioned prices are only valid if you have an active BT Broadband subscription, if not, you’ll need to pay an additional £5 per month for each one.

The full press statement can be seen below:

“The three new BT Mobile ‘bring your own phone’ (SIM Only) plans offer an unrivalled combination of fast 4G on the UK’s biggest mobile network and unlimited access to the UK’s largest wi-fi network of over 5 million BT Wifi hotspots.

If you’re in a BT Broadband home, you can get the best value 4G tariffs, saving up to 50% per cent on your BT Mobile bill compared to non-BT Broadband customers. Each account holder can have up to five discounted SIMs on their account – up to total of 10 per household.

The new 12-month contract deals are ideal if you want to keep your current phone but add a great value bundle of 4G data, minutes and texts. You can can also use your own 2G or 3G phone, or buy a new 4G phone from the BT Shop from just £99 with an exclusive voucher offer.

BT Mobile gives you control over your mobile spend and the flexibility to make the most of your plan. This includes a monthly spend cap that you can set yourself to avoid surprise bills, and the ability to monitor your spend through the BT Mobile App.

And if you find your usage changes, you can move to another plan without extending the length of your contract. This applies even if you move to a cheaper plan.

BT Mobile customers can also get free BT Sport via the BT Sport App, even if they don’t have BT Broadband, and enjoy live and exclusive Barclays Premier League football matches.”

Source: BT

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