Which UK Mobile Network Is Best? Three vs EE vs O2 vs Vodafone

[@greensmartphones]

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[@mazz2001]

People need to understand that, Every network is different in every area. For example in a certain town O2 will be better, but in another EE will be better. Remember Signal and Speeds also depend on The location (Coverage), the device, weather and more. But Overall across the UK, EE has the most network masts and are placed in very precise positions to give users a constant smooth connection.

[@mazz2001]

@UnitedKingdom-ix6zk 💯

[@brythonicman3267]

That's not true, all networks are bad where I live, see my comments

[@mazz2001]

@@brythonicman3267 My comment is true, but in your case its different it could be that you live in a rural area or its just that theres not enough demand of people for telecoms to build a mast.

[@brythonicman3267]

@@mazz2001 Well yes I live in a small village, but as I said in my previous post, it's only 7 miles from Lincoln city centre, so not exactly out in the sticks. Further more, my village is in a popular commuter belt amongst many other villages for commuting to Lincoln, Newark and Nottingham and as is the trend today, many people including myself who live in these out of town commuter belts work from home. Yes I obviously have broadband, but many businesses still use mobile phone signals (for some reason) and Vodafone's network really hasn't thought about this, all they want is to make cheap money by investing in urban networks. I haven't changed to any other networks because they all have the same short sighted mentality.

[@mazz2001]

@@brythonicman3267 I really hope the new advancements taking place on 5G and 3G shutdown will help boost networks to develop and improve on urban/rural areas.

[@easythen]

personally EE have always treated me well and had great customer service. and i have good 4/5g speeds basically everywhere in the midlands

[@richarddastardly6845]

Terrible customer service with EE, and it’s expensive. Glad I left

[@mazz2001]

If you are in London and you want decent signals and speeds is most places and constant smooth speeds while browsing on social media or even streaming live then I recommend EE. 99% of the time this network will give you the best service compared to any other. This is coming from a person who has tested every network in the UK over the 10 Years straight.

[@karlellisdon4k]

In my testing EE now struggles in London find three to be a little better on connection and 5g speed

[@mazz2001]

@@karlellisdon4k Three have vastly improved in the last year and a half but I have tested in the last few months in majority parts in london and EE still came on top, second place Three with Vodafone and O2 after. However I 100% agree that Three have been doing fantastic on 5G. But still overall you will find that EE gives a smoother experience.

[@game-fk3ru]

3 is my pick it's a modern network with new B28 indoor penetrating coverage. No other network has B28 coverage like 3 and this is new so expect far better service these days

[@mazz2001]

@@game-fk3ru Three is much better than before but EE still wins when it comes to connection and signal even penetrating through walls.

[@Jackruby22]

Been with three for 10+ years in London. Data speeds decent when you can get it but signal coverage woeful. Especially in shopping centres and confined spaces. Finally looking to jump ship.

[@berightback1381]

I've been using Three for over ten years now, but Ive had enough now. I think they have the worst coverage. My contract ends next month. Ill be done with this shitty network for good and I'd like to suggest others not to join Three. Yr welcome.

[@Raj-ul9my]

Agree same with me they are popular as they cater to the low income and job seekers market and they are very affordable but it’s the worst network. You always pay for what you get in life…you can’t break the premise

[@Jamez1093]

@@Raj-ul9my When their 5G works its not that bad, its mostly the fact that they're oversubscribed by the dossers round here, so network masts become congested and slow. I'm with Vodafone now, hopefully they don't adopt three's coverage...

[@Savage_MLBB98]

@@Raj-ul9myEE is same i’m with EE at the moment and i have 1 or 2 sticks signal on my phone.. The coverage is so bad in my area.. But when i checked it on the coverage map it was saying that the coverage here is excellent which is not true.. And plus that it is super expensive..

[@mickpurcell7036]

I ended my contract with three yesterday been with them for10 years terrible internet speeds looking to go with EE

[@no-kd7vf]

was with three for a year, and the speeds were the best i’ve experienced. the issue however was getting signal, or even a connection. I would have full bars, 5g and not a single page loads, not a single text message comes through. then i tried to cancel and the next hurdle was simply my last. cancelled the direct debit, told them to stick it. got letters for overdue payments then debt collection and went to court, and I won with compensation for everything.

[@marditoon1128]

EE has the best internet data but their customer service is quite pompous and arrogant so you would never get a great deal. Vodafone has better internet reception than o2 and three. Thats a fact but Vodafone is also expensive. I would tell people get three or smarty(owned by 3) and get a backup cheap sim with vodafone or EE just in case your main network is down. Do not pay more than £20 for any sim only deal. Its definitely not worth it.

[@greensmartphones]

We'd generally agree with that. Three's 5G is on average better than Vodafone's though.

[@libbylib1819]

I agree with you on b the Vodafone front. I has 3 contracts with 3. Cancelled the data plan as other 2 are mobile sim only monthly contacts till next year. I think I will go with Vodafone, depending on costs or try out SMARTY's monthly contract. I know they are tied to 3, but I can cancel easily if I'm unhappy with coverage.

[@Raj-ul9my]

I think you’re someone who I don’t want to know in life… a cheap scat judging services based on price……again u get what you pay for……u want crap cloths go to primark…..

[@rezarfar]

Actually you can easily get a great deal with EE because their coverage is actually quite horrible in most places in and around the city. All you gotta do is tell them that you always have coverage issues and you want a discount, they'll take off 50% off your bill for 3 months and you can just call every 3 months to get the same deal again and again. I haven't paid EE a full months bill since 2021

[@JayGee6996]

EE seem to have a ‘signal’ everywhere but far too often I get 2 bars of 4g and literally can’t load a website or connect to WhatsApp. Now colloquially known as fake 4g

[@Savage_MLBB98]

Same issue with me.. EE does not deserve the money we are paying for it..

[@Sython6]

This, I find EE is good enough inside big cities, but anywhere in the country and it sucks.

[@TheBillaro]

I cancelled my O2 account numerous times. They kept saying 'we've done it' then the next person says 'oh the last person didn't do it'. then when they finally cancelled it, I had to call numerous times to get my refund and got the same runaround 'oh sorry the last person didn't escalate you case. it'll take 7-10 days to do it.' NONSENSE! i demanded that they do it NOW. STAY AWAY from o2.

[@game-fk3ru]

Since three hae started to used the B28 band indoor coverage is vastly better and it's widespread mixed with B20 which are both great. If you want the fastest speed, best 5G coverage and speed and great deals go with 3. Vodafone are also great in London only.

[@Adargi]

Three is the only network that has coverage where I live and work so I am kinda stuck with them.

[@RovexHD]

Three is a disaster. No signal in central London.

[@game-fk3ru]

I use EE for calls and three for data and its an amazing combo. But moving to Vodafone for calls and back up data and three for data

[@AlexYSun]

How are you using two different providers?

[@yoyoyo3531]

​@AlexYSun 2 simcards obviously

[@ericadams3428]

In my opinion Vodafone is well worth avoiding. The support seems to be non existent and after canceling you can get hit with charges they don't tell you about which you only find out if doing a credit reference check.

[@ericadams3428]

If you complain and persist they should refund however.

[@game-fk3ru]

Vodafone is okay if you're in London or just want mainly calls as a priority

[@robertheron7017]

I went from Tesco to id mobile got a great deal and your data rolls over as well so can't complain 📱👌

[@osazuwaogbeide1540]

Visited uk this two week and three is horrible. I had three and couldn’t get service in leicester train station Liverpool street nor west field shopping center and Aldgate east station or in my Clayton city London hotell. Three internet not so fast in train stations. Three seem to be better in usa because it uses T-Mobile and version

[@Sython6]

After switching from Giffgaff to ID mobile I've gotten slightly better coverage but much slower speeds. Mostly getting LTE instead of 4g aswell.

[@awaisqaisar6696]

I switched to ID Mobile (Three Network) and ran into issues straight away. Decided to go with EE instead.

[@greensmartphones]

What issues did you experience with iD Mobile?

[@Qadirinuk]

I am using lyca 1st months its good but it has bad network. Same area..thats y i watching this video

[@vhira]

O2 has really really slow at 4G speeds. So today I have moved over to EE

[@meyou3064]

yep same here O2 slow where I live my partner is with EE and has great speed and coverage compared to my S23+ phone, Contacted EE and got a great SIM only deal, well worth contacting them and be persistent with them, also does help if you have any BT products. £9 pm for 10gb of data which is doubled to 20gb as I am with BT

[@mrorn8199]

Even 5g is very slow.

[@game-fk3ru]

I dont believe EE is any better than three especially in London. I would use three as a cheap main provider and use o2 as a back up sim if you travel a lot. The 5G network and coverage spread is likely better with three. They have also improved a lot lately!

[@Raj-ul9my]

Cheap cheap like your self

[@Totalavulsion]

I’m in the market for a new contract. Currently with O2. However, Vodafone contracts (like for like) seem cheaper? What’s the catch?

[@greensmartphones]

Some Vodafone tariffs are speed limited, might be worth checking that.

[@buenosdingdong]

You’ll find most providers have tariffs with different speed availability. The catch is you get what you pay for. EE are the most expensive because they have the most comprehensive service, most masts, most stores and most staff to support. EE also support the emergency services so it gives you an idea as to how wide spread their signal is. And yes if it wasn’t obvious, I work for them 😂

[@15heartz]

Lyca best price but EE stops the data during the call, so it doesn't cannibalise EE. No Volts or Wifi calling on Lycamobile but great speed without calls

[@tomasztarnowski4486]

I have lyca and volts and wifi call works my friend 😂😊

[@funnymemesvideo8386]

Thanks for this it helped me can u also make video on the contract phones i m confused what this contract is and is it beneficial for any reason

[@greensmartphones]

Basically buying a contract phone is a way to get the device without paying a big upfront cost. Instead you commit to a 24 or 36 month contract for a certain monthly cost and a smaller upfront fee. At the end, you own the phone. You'll also get data/calls/texts included. Use greensmartphones.com to see what these contracts look like.

[@game-fk3ru]

With three you need a newer phone supportjng B28/N28 which is the new 700 frequency. Without this your phone wont work well with three

[@wild4fp]

Three have been awful. Was with them for years, they kept saying it's the mast or something. Changed to 02. Not perfect but absolutely better.

[@shyamsasi47]

Which is best for London

[@greensmartphones]

For 5G, Three is pretty good. Being in London mostly just means you don't need to consider 4G connectivity that much (why some people choose EE).

[@shyamsasi47]

@@greensmartphones bro could you recommend any MVNO provider may i know which is better Lycamobile and Lebara

[@greensmartphones]

@@shyamsasi47 It depends which network has the best signal where you are. If Three is good near you, Smarty is an MVNO worth looking at.

[@ONE-LONDON]

Lebara is the best and cheapest, the speed is 200mbps in my area, just for £9/month unlimited data sim calls

[@ashe.gaming]

I have been with EE a few times and I have had the worst experience with their customer service. I am currently with Voxi on a Payg SIM, but I am looking to get my first pay monthly contract for a Pixel 8. Which network though, I do not know at the moment. I have heard horror stories about Vodafone regarding contract cancellations, EE as detailed above, O2 I find to be slow on 4G speeds in my area, and Three I have never used before.

[@greensmartphones]

Three may be worth a shot, especially if you have any friends/family that use them and get good speeds in your area. Their prices are normally quite good on Google phones.

[@ionescumihai9543]

Tried Lyca, Giffgaff and Three, none of them have network signal where i live, i turn airplane mode on i get a bar sometimes than is gone...all uk networks suck in the village side

[@discodave3569]

Can I get 4G+ on Vodafone in Bristol uk

[@greensmartphones]

It depends on the exact area, but generally you should be able to.

[@jonathanbaldwin2195]

I have been with Vodafone for 25 years I have never had a problem before that I was with orange now e.e mobile that was poor coverage

[@user-cv3wq7pt3f]

O2 is wank! EE by far!

[@krazywally5685]

Don't forget 3 is planning to merge with Vodafone but take note 2 shit firms together don't make a good one - but 3 is simply shite full stop

[@FMCREPAIRARMAGH22]

When they do that I'll switch to Smarty at the minute here 3s coverage is terrible

[@tomasztarnowski4486]

Lebara run on Vodafone works fine for me plus international minutes free 😮

[@Šħòřțèşțçòmmèñț]

3:52Vodafone has 5G in EU

[@mrtwinky2007]

I hope the 3 and vodafone merger gets blocked, it'd be bad for everyone, higher prices and less competetion, plus ofcom would likely make them auction off some of the spectrum the 2 own if they merged

[@greensmartphones]

We agree. Also Three is generally quite good (although their customer service isn't perfect) - after a merger, Vodafone would own them, which might lead to worse service/prices.

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

Indeed. Healthy competition brings the most benefits to consumers.

[@axsm1th]

If I move my number to another network, will people who call me know about it?

[@greensmartphones]

No, the functionality will be the same once you transfer the number to a new network. It's easy to keep your number when switching.

[@axsm1th]

@@greensmartphones Thanks a lot :)

[@deenu6065]

Avoid using three

[@brythonicman3267]

Vodafone is horrendous. I live just 7 miles south east of Lincoln city centre. I've been here for 15 years and there is zero signal 99% of the time. You can't even get verification codes sent through without having to get into your car and drive 2 miles. Over the 15 years I've contacted Vodafone and they keep giving me the same bullshit every time I call. " We're working on making improvements to your area soon". Total bollocks they have no intention of doing anything. Its not as if I live miles out in the sticks, it's just 7 miles from a regional centre. Get a grip Vodafone and do what you say!

[@mahimadas9789]

People down here... I would suggest uh all should go for O2

[@bruceMooseman]

This is probably the most pointless comment section on all of KZbin 😂 I'm sure every single one of these networks has customers that hate their experience.. doesn't mean a lot 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@greensmartphones]

You have a point, to an extent - most people don't leave positive reviews either, which skews things. The best thing to do generally is do actual tests of the network in your area, such as using friends' phones, and use Ofcom data to assess how good a company's customer service is.

[@nigelfarage69]

3 are rapidly improving. 2 years ago I wouldn’t have considered them but these days, I am thinking of switching. They’re putting 5G poles up in lots of places.

[@eat_lasagna]

please don’t

[@nouid9435]

Why don't⁉️... Whinge about Cancer and such, Karen⁉️.. 5G has been around in most Developed countries since 2018. And now,..7G is around in Norway 🇳🇴 , Netherlands 🇳🇱 , and Sth Korea 🇰🇷.

[@propanexcx]

and its still crap

[@AT-nj9kr]

Ngl 5g poles are up in some places in London but they still continue to be so bad. 8 years with them, come to a point where I might be cancelling them

[@game-fk3ru]

3 is brilliant. New signal band B28 has made it so good on recent times

[@parvesh.5_357]

Ee is restricted to 100mbps

[@game-fk3ru]

3 without doubt is the best value for money network and has excellent 5g speed and coversge similar to EE

[@fatma3335]

What about gifgaf?

[@greensmartphones]

They're OK but they use the O2 network, which has some limitations in terms of speeds.

[@Tom_murray89]

I’ve recently switched to EE which has great coverage in my area

[@ShbbiWolrd]

Hi dear hope you’re very well. Dear tomorrow i will come to GB from Dubai on a skill work visa. I have few questions i believe you will guide me very well. 1: i need unlimited 5G Data sim with Unlimited Calls and Text to all networks. 2: also if possible international calls facility. 3: the network which work smoothly everywhere in GB. Which Data Sim you strongly recommend to me ? Will be waiting for your response, Thanks Regards

[@greensmartphones]

Three is the best choice in terms of price for an unlimited data/calls/texts SIM. You can pay them £5 extra per month to call international numbers. EE is the best in terms of coverage, but this isn't an issue unless you are regularly travelling to very remote areas.

[@ShbbiWolrd]

@@greensmartphones thanks dear for your support and honest response

[@GreatBritain-x5g]

Vodafone is the most awful network I ever dealt with. Vodafone kept giving me poor speeds. I left for EE lol 😔

[@philipmccarthy8415]

EE network is a terrible network

[@benben4537]

so what's the best network Vodafone?

[@Somehandle16]

I've found Vodafone and O2 have very good indoor coverage much better than EE or Three.@@benben4537 I've tried all over the last 5 years and three's 5G is brilliant but standard call coverage is worse than vodafone/o2, EE are very fast when they work, mainly rural but in cities and suburban areas I've found they are lacking in coverage compared to vodafone/O2.

[@TRG3435]

At least EE, Vodafone and three are way way way better than O2.

[@Šħòřțèşțçòmmèñț]

@Brosgod7171true only o2 has horrible customer service so they added a chat customer service 😂😂😂😂😂 like bro

[@7addaribaba]

This is so true in some areas my data doesn't even work ​@Brosgod7171

[@Davidvrjsullivan]

To confirm Vodafone and Three are NOT merging companies They are merging masts for better coverage

[@greensmartphones]

Incorrect. The proposal is a new company that Vodafone owns 51% of and Three owns 49% of. Likely called Vodafone Three, like how Virgin Media and O2's merger is called Virgin Media O2.

[@Davidvrjsullivan]

@@greensmartphones the companies are staying separate

[@greensmartphones]

@@Davidvrjsullivan No they're not, they're planning a new entity that Vodafone owns 51% of and Three owns 49% of.

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

They’re merging their operations. Both companies might still exist separately but they’re merging their operations thru a new entity. in substance, they’re merging.

[@khalilchan2485]

however, vodafone and three won’t be called anything like how virgin media o2 is called volt, they are just called “vodafoneandthree” as the website is already up. Saying this, the merger still needs to be finalised and the eu could decide there would be too little competition, three tried to buy o2 a few years ago and were denied although ee was able to get away buying t-mobile uk and orange.

[@AndyMcCabe-u8m]

Three is awful!

[@safidada]

Three is dogshit.

[@ganeshsarki3385]

Threeis the best network❤❤

[@netcalibur]

You're delusional

[@LukeyDaLegend]

so you're not gunna mention voxi £15 a month for unlimited everything? for the same price on EE you get 2GB of data a month what is this weird lack of knowledge on all these videos

[@greensmartphones]

This video is about the big four.

[@ThisIsTheCultureAtSykes]

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