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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Slow but steady: The quiet growth of brand MVNOs
Opensignal is analyzing the network and market performance of brand MVNOs, compared to MNOs. The MVNOs see sometimes inferior mobile network experience but are still gaining subscribers from MNOs, due to the factors subscribers value in their market choices.
U.K. households with ultrafast broadband connections have a more reliable experience than those with superfast
In this analysis, Opensignal has split its U.K. households in those with superfast or ultrafast home broadband connections and then measured the Consistent Quality, Reliability Experience and Video Experience of their connections.
Europe’s legacy networks: 3G and 2G still matter in the age of 5G
This analysis explores reliance on 3G and 2G across 36 European markets, highlights recent 3G shutdowns in the U.K., and underscores the implications for mobile experience and operator strategies.
Vodafone - Three Merger: Now It's Approved, What Does it Mean for Consumers?
Opensignal investigates what recently approved merger could mean for mobile users in the UK.
United Kingdom, December 2024, Fixed Broadband Experience
Virgin Media sweeps the overall experience table. Community Fibre dominates the London fixed broadband experience. YouFibre performs strongly in the North of England, while Hyperoptic is the most awarded ISP in Scotland.
Analyzing the consistency of mobile experience across European operator groups
For the first time, Opensignal has analyzed the mobile experience across operator groups in Western and Central Europe, focusing on Consistent Quality (CQ). We have focused on six groups: A1 Group, Deutsche Telekom Group, Orange Group, PPF Group, United Group and Vodafone Group.
United Kingdom, September 2024, Mobile Network Experience
EE once again reaps the largest tally of awards. This time around it wins 10 out of 14 awards outright. 3 has the second largest haul, winning the 5G Download Speed, 5G Upload Speed and Availability awards outright.
