Mobile coverage in the UK is worse than in any of the 27 EU member countries and every other G7 nation, according to analysis by consumer group Which? of data from Opensignal. The UK ranks 57th globally for network performance, 70th for download speeds, and 55th for consistent quality needed for video calls, streaming, and gaming.
Which? Calls for Action
Natalie Hitchins, head of home products and services at Which?, said: “Getting a good-value mobile deal counts for very little if you’re constantly battling poor signal, slow data speeds or dropped connections. Customers deserve a service that delivers reliable performance as well as value for money.” She added: “Our investigation shows the UK’s mobile infrastructure is no longer keeping pace with people’s needs. The government, Ofcom and industry must work together to improve investment, ensure coverage targets reflect real-world performance and remove barriers that are holding back network upgrades.”
5G Icon Misleading
In a Which? Shorts podcast episode, the consumer body warned that a 5G icon on a phone does not guarantee a working connection. The episode, read by Erica McKoy and based on an article by Adam Snook from the July issue of Which? magazine, reveals why the UK ranks last in the G7 for mobile network performance and offers practical steps to get better mobile connections.
