United Kingdom, January 2026, Mobile Network Experience
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.
Feb 2026
Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2026
Opensignal sheds light on the difference in the experience seen by our users on different operators across the globe — to better inform users, operators and regulators.
Mar 2024
Vodafone and 3 set to create UK’s leading mobile coverage network post-merger
Our analysis of user experiences with Vodafone and 3 in the U.K. suggests the merger will allow users on the combined network to enjoy Coverage Experience that rivals that of O2
Jan 2024
Mobile network speeds leaped ahead in 2023, but some markets lag behind
Here we review the progression of mobile network user experience that took place over 2023.
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5G mmWave: The UK auction is over — but where’s the action?
In the latest spectrum auction, the U.K.’s three mobile operators — EE, O2, and Vodafone/Three — each spent £13 million for 5.4 GHz of mmWave spectrum. But, what is the actual impact of mmWave on the mobile network connectivity?
Global outlook on Fixed Wireless vs. Fixed-line broadband: Is FWA ripe for more disruption?
FWA is no longer just filling coverage gaps, as in many markets it has entered the near-parity stage, reshaping the competitive landscape and emerging as a genuine substitute for fixed-line options. In this piece we analyze experience on both forms of access tech across 11 markets.
Experienced Speed Tiers vs. Subscribed Speed Tiers: The Bottleneck of Home Wi-Fi
In this insight, we look at the percentage of households in a country achieving specific broadband speed levels, based on real-world measurements taken from users’ devices. Unlike operators’ and regulators’ reported data on speed tier adoption, these indicators reflect the entire delivery path, from content source to household to device, offering a more accurate and comprehensive picture of a country’s broadband reality.
Can your Phone handle the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
Ahead of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we have analyzed mobile network performance during previous events to evaluate how networks handled the increased pressure.
More frequencies, higher impact: How spectrum band usage for 5G is expanding across Europe
Europe’s 5G landscape is on a rollercoaster. New Opensignal data reveals that Poland's average 5G Download Speed surged by over 57%, while Sweden experienced a decline of 23%. What’s behind these opposing trends? The answer lies deep in the airwaves: spectrum.
European startup hubs — which cities offer the best mobile experience?
Opensignal analyzes the mobile experience in the 15 most popular cities in Europe for founders to start their tech business.
Consistency, not speed, is the real win for Three-UK users in the Vodafone merger
In this piece, we compare Vodafone’s and Three-UK’s performance in terms of 4G Download Speed and Excellent Consistent Quality, looking both nationally and regionally, to get a sense of how users could benefit from closer integration of the two operators' networks.
