Every major UK network compared on coverage, plan structure, and roaming.
Ask us about this →| Network | Type | 4G | 5G | EU Roaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O2 | MNO | 99% | ~70% | ✓ Free 25GB |
| Three | MNO | 99% | ~62% | 49–160+ countries |
| EE | MNO | 99% | 87%+ | From Essentials Plus |
| Vodafone | MNO | 99% | Growing | Xtra plans only |
| Tesco | MVNO | 99% | Via O2 | ✓ Free 25GB |
| Sky | MVNO | 99% | Via O2 | Daily add-on |
| Lebara | MVNO | 99% | Via Vodafone | ✓ Free 30GB |
| iD Mobile | MVNO | 99% | Via Three | ✓ Free 30GB |
| VOXI | MVNO | 99% | Via Vodafone | Daily pass |
| Asda | MVNO | 99% | Via Vodafone | ✓ Free 5GB |
| giffgaff | MVNO | 99% | Via O2 | ✓ 5GB |
| BT Mobile | MVNO | 99% | Via EE | TBC |
O2 is the only major MNO still including free EU roaming (25GB) on all plans. Tesco Mobile (on O2) and Lebara (30GB) and iD Mobile (30GB) also include it free. giffgaff and Asda give 5GB free.
EE has led independent UK speed tests for over 10 years. 53.2Mbps combined download (Opensignal Jan 2026). Three leads specifically for 5G peak speeds.
EE covers 87%+ of the UK population with 5G. O2 reaches ~70%. Three reaches ~62% but holds the most 5G spectrum and delivers fastest 5G speeds.
Lebara and iD Mobile pledge no CPI/RPI annual rises. Tesco Mobile's Clubcard plans lock prices. Asda Mobile also pledges no rises.
Free calls to 50+ countries on every plan — unbeatable if you call abroad regularly.
iD Mobile rolls data to the next month. Sky Mobile's Piggybank stores data for up to 3 years.
Endless Social data — Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok and others never count towards your allowance.
Ofcom's #1 rated network multiple times, consistently outperforming all four major operators.