How to buy EE shares | 105.1p

EE, formerly Everything Everywhere, was formed as a merger between Orange and T-Mobile. EE is the largest mobile network in the UK and was acquired by BT in 2015. It also offers broadband and TV. Virgin mobile UK and Co-operative Mobile operate on the EE network

It’s possible to invest in EE, but as it’s owned by BT, you’d need to buy BT shares.

What companies does BT own?

As well as EE, BT owns:

• BT Consumer — this includes BT Broadband, BT Superfast Fibre, BT TV, BT Sport, BT Mobile and BT Wi-Fi
• BT Business and Public Sector
• BT Global Services
• BT Wholesale and Ventures
• Openreach

This means that if you choose to invest in EE by buying shares in BT, then you’ll be investing in the other brands that it owns as well. It’s worth doing the research into what some of BT’s main brands are getting up to, as well as EE.

Can I buy EE shares?

While you can't invest directly in EE, you can buy BT Communications shares, which is the company that owns EE. BT Communications is listed on the LSE with stock code BT-A.LSE the current share price is 105.1p (25 minute delay).

EE is owned by BT Communications (BT-A) a leading Diversified Telecommunication Services business based in the UK. It opened the day at 102.9p, after a previous close of 103.55p. During the day the price has varied from a low of 102.9p to a high of 106.28p. The latest price was 105.1p (25 minute delay). EE (BT-A) is listed on the LSE and employs 97100 staff. All prices are listed in Pence sterling.

How to buy shares in EE

1. Choose a share-dealing platform. If you’re a beginner, our table below can help you choose.
2. Open your account. You’ll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
3. Confirm your payment details. You’ll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
4. Search the platform for stock code: BT.A in this case.
5. Research EE (BT Communications) shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
6. Buy your EE (BT Communications) shares. It's that simple.

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Why invest in EE?

EE is the UK’s largest mobile network. It’s got bright store fronts on the high street, with regular adverts on TV and across the London Underground. BT purchased EE for £12.5 billion.

BT dates back to 1846. It became independent of the Post office in 1981. It’s a part of the FTSE 100 index.

An overview of BT Communications the parent company of EE

BT Group plc provides communications products and services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Consumer, Enterprise, Global, and Openreach segments. The company builds, owns, and operates fixed and mobile networks; and designs, builds, markets, sells, and supports network access, connectivity, and related solutions. It also offers landline, mobile, and broadband services; home and cyber security solutions; and TV and cloud gaming entertainment services under the BT, EE, and Plusnet brands. In addition, the company provides connectivity, networking, cyber security, collaboration tools, cloud connectivity, and cloud services for small, medium, and large corporate businesses; public sector; and government. Further, it engages in the wholesale of mobile network capabilities, voice services, broadband, ethernet, and other connectivity solutions on contract basis; and offers access to its fixed access network infrastructure for homes, schools, hospitals, libraries, government buildings, and businesses. The company was formerly known as Newgate Telecommunications Limited and changed its name to BT Group plc in September 2001. BT Group plc was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

• Who is the CEO of BT?

  Philip Jansen is the CEO of BT.

• Who owns EE?

  BT acquired EE in 2015.

• Who owned EE before BT?

  Before BT owned EE, it was owned by Orange.