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Ask Our Team →All four UK MNOs report approximately 99% outdoor population 4G coverage. Practical differences exist in rural areas, indoor environments, transport corridors and building basements. The Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme — funded jointly by all four MNOs and the UK Government — continues to extend 4G to remote areas.
| Network | 5G Pop. Coverage | 5G Speed (Jan 2026) | Combined Avg | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 87%+ (widest) | 1st combined avg | 53.2Mbps | Widest 5G + 5G+ SA |
| O2 | ~70% | 3rd | 32.8Mbps | 5G SA + satellite |
| Three | ~62% | 1st 5G peak | 187Mbps 5G median | 140MHz spectrum |
| Vodafone | Growing | 4th | 37.5Mbps | VodafoneThree £11bn |
Source: Opensignal UK Mobile Network Experience Report, January 2026
All eight networks support Wi-Fi Calling — routes calls via broadband when signal is weak indoors. Enable in: iPhone Settings → Mobile Data, or Android Settings → Calls. EE's 5G+ Standalone also significantly improves building penetration in 5G SA areas.
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