topic Re: Connecting to EE when "Out and about" in Mobile Broadband

Connecting to EE when "Out and about"

treez — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:23:19 GMT

Hi,

When i am in a coffee shop or wherever, i obviously dont have my EE mobile router with me, (I have a Broadband account with EE). Though my laptop detects a local area EE internet when i'm out in town.

How can i log on to this, or can't i?

Presumably i dont have to pay anything as i already pay EE for my mobile router account.?

Re: Connecting to EE when "Out and about"

XRaySpeX — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:37:07 GMT

I think you are referring to the EE WiFi public network. You may only connect to that for free when you have fixed New EE Home BB. Mobile BB doesn't count. Otherwise you need to pay the rates advertised on that page.

Re: Connecting to EE when "Out and about"

Northerner — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:22:12 GMT

Hi @treez

To add to @XRaySpeX post just remember to connect with a VPN for security.

Thanks

Re: Connecting to EE when "Out and about"

treez — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:44:48 GMT

Hi,

I actually managed to log on to EE Wifi anyway, (without paying) when i was in greggs in Bournemouth...so i guess that was some fake EE Wifi?....most likely from some scammers?

Re: Connecting to EE when "Out and about"

Northerner — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:56:40 GMT

Hi @treez

Possibly or it might be down. This is why it is important to use a VPN on unfamiliar networks.

Thanks