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Best Mobile Network UK 2026

National coverage comparison based on Ofcom data across 2,289 postcode districts.

#1

EE

Outdoor: 97% Indoor: 85% 5G areas: 614

80

 #2

O2

Outdoor: 96% Indoor: 84% 5G areas: 495

77

 #3

Vodafone

Outdoor: 96% Indoor: 84% 5G areas: 463

77

 #4

Three

Outdoor: 95% Indoor: 84% 5G areas: 430

76

Best Network by County

County Best Network Districts
Bedfordshire EE 7
Berkshire EE 40
Bristol EE 37
Buckinghamshire EE 26
Cambridgeshire EE 51
Cardiff EE 36
Cheshire EE 71
Cornwall EE 23
County Durham EE 26
Cumbria EE 28
Derbyshire EE 23
Devon EE 82
Dorset EE 37
East Sussex EE 30
East Yorkshire EE 20
Essex EE 58
Gloucestershire EE 27
Greater London EE 330
Greater Manchester EE 76
Gwent EE 18
Hampshire EE 57
Herefordshire EE 9
Hertfordshire EE 53
Kent EE 81
Lancashire EE 55
Leicestershire EE 21
Lincolnshire EE 13
Merseyside EE 40
Mid Wales EE 25
Norfolk EE 35
North Wales EE 67
North Yorkshire EE 34
Northamptonshire EE 19
Nottinghamshire EE 30
Oxfordshire EE 26
Powys EE 8
Shropshire EE 13
Somerset EE 43
South Yorkshire EE 77
Staffordshire EE 21
Suffolk EE 33
Surrey EE 58
Teesside EE 29
Tyne and Wear EE 67
Unknown EE 3
West Midlands EE 145
West Wales EE 51
West Yorkshire EE 86
Wiltshire EE 29
Worcestershire EE 15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best mobile network in the UK?
EE has the best overall coverage in the UK with an average score of 80/100 and 97% outdoor 4G coverage.
Which network has the best 5G?
EE has 5G in the most areas. Three has the fastest 5G speeds in cities where available.
Which network is best for rural areas?
EE consistently has the best rural coverage across the UK, with significantly better signal in remote areas compared to other operators.
Is it worth switching mobile network?
If your current network has poor coverage in your area, switching can significantly improve your experience. Use our postcode checker to compare networks in your specific location.