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Europe’s Fixed Broadband Landscape: From fiber coverage to in-home experience

By Andrey Popov, May 2026

In this report, we assess Europe's broadband infrastructure in the context of industry discussion at the FTTH Conference held in London in April 2026. By bringing together infrastructure progress and Opensignal’s proprietary insights on user experience, we assess why the next stage of improvement increasingly depends on what happens inside the home.

From last resort to first choice: Why Starlink is gaining new customers worldwide

By Robert Wyrzykowski, March 2026

For decades, satellite internet in rural areas was a reluctant compromise. However, by early 2026, this dynamic has changed. Starlink is no longer just filling broadband gaps — it’s actively disrupting the market as a compelling alternative.

Mobile Network Experience: European Awards 2026

By Andrey Popov, February 2026

Opensignal sheds light on the difference in the experience seen by our users on different operators across Europe — to better inform users, operators and regulators.

United Kingdom, January 2026, Mobile Network Experience

By Andrey Popov, January 2026

Vodafone and Three continue to be reported separately as integration progresses in January 2026. EE continues to dominate the UK mobile experience, while Three tops 5G speeds, and O2 takes the crown for its overall network coverage.

United Kingdom, December 2025, Fixed Broadband Experience

By Andrey Popov, December 2025

Virgin Media leads UK broadband nationally, while Vodafone stands out among challengers through its dual-network strategy. Altnets dominate major cities, with Community Fibre in London, Hyperoptic in Glasgow and brsk leading northern England, while Three fills gaps via fixed wireless access.

5G European Awards 2025

By Andrey Popov, November 2025

The 5G European Awards are Opensignal’s recognition of excellence in 5G mobile experience across Europe. To highlight outstanding achievements, Opensignal awards top-performing operators across each metric with the 5G European Winner and 5G European Leader titles.

Better experience, faster speeds, wider coverage: Early impact of the Vodafone–Three UK merger

By Andrey Popov, Max Iannazzi, October 2025

Just months after completing their long-anticipated merger, Vodafone and Three’s network integration is already transforming mobile connectivity in the UK. Opensignal data reveals that early Radio Access Network (RAN) sharing has delivered measurable gains.