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au Mail vs BT Email
Both stand on personal email services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
au Mail provides au-branded addresses with mobile apps, browser access, and practical organization tools. Eligibility requirements, mailbox limits, and automatic deletion rules should be checked before relying on it for long-term storage.
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BT Email provides several BT address options with browser, mobile and email-client access. The Basic app restriction and eligibility rules for Standard or Premium are important when choosing an account type.
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| au Mail | BT Email | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: £7.50 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | au Mail | Not published |
| Website | au.com | bt.com |
| On personal email services | #85 of 115 | #81 of 115 |
au Mail: what it does well
- Addresses use au.com or ezweb.ne.jp domains
- Web access included for eligible au customers
- Folders and automatic message sorting
- Saved filters display matching emails
- Authentication features help suppress spoofing
What to know first
- Requires au mobile service and LTE NET or 5G NET
- Mailbox limits vary by access and membership
- Messages over storage limits are deleted
- Webメール unavailable on three mamorino models
BT Email: what it does well
- Free Basic account available
- Virus, spam and phishing protection
- Web, Android and iOS access
- Email aliases supported
- IMAP, POP3 and SMTP setup
What to know first
- No custom-domain support
- Basic cannot use the mobile app
- Premium requires UK residence and bank account
- Standard registration is restricted
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