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Welcome to new EE

New EE does more New EE is here and we’re so much more than just mobile. We’re for everyone, regardless of network, with new tech, new services and heaps of inspiration for every aspect of your life. ...

How Using Smart Home Technology Can Help You As A Parent

Technology has had a huge impact on how we parent. It can be argued whether this is good or bad, but for me, parenting is such a tough gig that any help is welcomed. Whether it’s for security, monitor...

Preparing your mobile for your summer holiday

My name is Sally, and I have a problem. I can’t stop thinking about summer holidays.   What gets me through a soggy British spring is planning our summer holidays. Most years, I take my 13-year-old aw...

The EE Community: What exactly is it and why get involved?

I’m Sorcha – one of the Community Managers here. You may be wondering what the community is all about, so I’ve written a few words to explain it a little more. Let me know if you have questions or com...

How do you choose the best tablet for your kids?

**COMPETITION NOW CLOSED**   There is no denying that we live in a digital age. Over the past 20 years, the internet has revolutionised the way we source and access information. Utilising it for enter...

Paying it forward by volunteering on International Random Acts of Kindness Day

Volunteering is a great way to pay it forward on your travels. Here are some of the benefits volunteering can achieve!   Over the last ten years, I’ve encountered many random acts of kindness from tot...

5 key things every family needs to know about Data Gifting

While I’ve been chomping through mince pies and pigs in blankets like it’s my last Christmas, (healthy eating resolutions start in February), my teenager has ignored the Christmas cake and concentrate...

Help kids conquer cyberbullying

Many years ago, when I was still at school, there were no such thing as mobile phones or even the internet. If someone wanted to talk to me outside of school hours they’d have to call my home phone an...

Creative travel photography with your iPhone

They say the best camera is the one you have with you, and on a recent holiday to Egypt this happened to be my iPhone 6S, when I decided to go it alone without my bulky Nikon DSLR.   The versatility a...

Staycation Shenanigans with EE

Annual leave from work and half term with the kids; it can leave you thinking 'what can I do and how can I create the best memories?'   You don't have to jump on a plane to have a great break with the...

Safer Internet Day: How to Take Control of Your Child’s Digital Safety

There is something most terrifying for any parent about to embark on parenting a child on the cusp of tackling their first online devices. For me that dreaded request came at Christmas when he wanted ...

Entertaining the kids: child-friendly apps for the whole family

I’m always in wonder when I think about parenting pre-smartphones and tablets.   Back when I was a kid I remember the long holidays and weekends that always seemed to stretch ahead of us like a white ...

Keeping in touch on your travels this Christmas

My kids and I have really got into skiing over the past couple of years and we can’t wait to hit the slopes again just after Christmas. My 11, 8 and 6 year old are desperate to get out in the snow and...

Our favourite apps this Christmas.

With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite apps to get you in the festive spirit! Why not give them a try and let us know what you think?   1. Christmas...

Getting out of an Entertainment Rut: Making the Most of your Viewing Time

Do you watch your favourite TV shows or an occasional movie but wonder whether there’s more to entertainment, whether you’re missing something or if you’re just stuck in a rut where entertainment is c...

3 things I’ve learned when getting kids tech ready for school

As we go back to school, blogger and mum of two Jo Middleton shares her top tips to help you choose the right phone and plan for your children           My youngest daughter Belle is 15 now, but I r...

Staying fit as a busy working Mum: the apps and technology I use

As a busy Mum of two plus running my own blog and freelance business, keeping fit and working out can be a real challenge to schedule into my life. However, it is important to me to stay active and he...

The right broadband for your family

The internet is at the heart of so much of family life in 2017, from ordering the shopping to watching television and connecting with friends. So it makes sense to look for a broadband service that’s ...

Moving house without creating a broadband connectivity headache

Hello Fritha from Tigerlilly Quinn sharing some moving house tips!       After seven lovely years in our first family home we are finally planning a move. A lot has happened in those seven years, mar...

Keeping kids entertained on the road this summer…

Does a long car journey with children make you nervous? Stressful long car journeys are now a thing of the past with the EE Buzzard, where you can now add up to 10 devices in one car.    The Buzzard 2...