Major UK network to give away FREE internet all day today to celebrate World Cup semi-final

A MAJOR UK network is giving customers free internet today to celebrate England’s crunch World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Users will have access to free data throughout the day – whether streaming the game or messaging friends.

EE, one of the UK’s major broadband providers, is making free data available across its network.

This includes Pay Monthly, Pay As You Go and SME customers.

The BT-owned brand said customers generated an all-time record peak in traffic during England’s knockout match against DR Congo.

Analysis showed usage was 42% higher than normal.

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The offer of free data comes as the Three Lions prepare for today’s crucial match in Atlanta.

A win today will catapult England into a showdown World Cup final against Spain in New York on Sunday..

Kelly Engstrom, brand and marketing communications director at EE, said: “As proud lead partner of the Home Nations Football Associations, we know the power football has in bringing people together and creating positive moments that inspire the next generation. 

“Through our Yes Boys campaign, we are supporting young people both on and off the pitch – and by offering free data all day, we are helping our customers get closer to the game and the moments that matter most. 

“Whether watching at home, in the pub or following every moment on the move, our customers can count on the UK’s best network to stay connected and get behind England.”

The operator added that if customers have already used up their monthly data allowance, they’ll still be able to access mobile data at no additional charge throughout the free data period.