Do EE block certain websites? (IWF)

[psychopomp2]

Hi,

Thinking of taking out the EE Fibre Max 900 service (FTTP) but wish to know if EE block certain websites like BT, TalkTalk et al do? I was under the impression they do, but when i did a quick check using my EE mobile as an internet hotspot, nothing was blocked. Would appreciate clarification on this.

Also I understand EE allocate a dynamic IP address to fixed line broadband customers but is this a 'sticky' IP address or does it change immediately after doing a router reboot?

Many thanks

P

[Mustrum]

Going back to your pics, despite saying no saving, if you look at the standard prices on the EE Broadband website, as @XRaySpeX  has already mentioned, the prices you have been quoted do indeed include the 10% discount.

As for your 20% discount, it is impossible to negotiate online, but if you can find lower prices for that service elsewhere you may be able to negotiate a deal by calling the Broadband CS Team.

Have you checked if it is available at your property?

[psychopomp2]

Thanks Mustrum.

I'm already with BT on their 330/50 FTTP service so can definitely get FTTP on EE (EE online checker shows availability). I have a 4 port ONT installed.

When I called up EE sales team earlier today, the best deal for the Fibre 900 service they could offer me was £49.99/m...but that was with BT!!! I was a bit surprised that the EE agent was able to order a BT service as I thought EE and BT had separate billing/ordering systems, despite EE being owned by BT. But the best price for the EE FTTP service was £54/m and the agent wouldn't budge on that.

But anyway i don't want to stay with BT anymore, mainly because of the website blocking - yes I know there's ways around it using a VPN but I would prefer to use an ISP which don't block websites in the first place, so EE sounds like a good option.

I will call EE again tomorrow and see if they'll accept that Student Beans 20% discount code over the phone. I suspect not but you never know!

[mikeliuk]

Hi @psychopomp2 ,

The below reference gives a good summary of some of the sites which are blocked, some of these due to requirements placed upon large ISPs.

If you are unhappy with BT's blocking of certain websites, it's likely those blocks might soon come to EE if they do not apply already in the below reference. Your best bet might be a small ISP with an emphasis on freedom and privacy, and I'm not sure if such a service provider exists. Good luck!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_websites_blocked_in_the_United_Kingdom