Ofcom mobile coverage checker will tell you the best provider in your area
Ofcom has launched a simple tool enabling you to discover which mobile carrier would provide you with the best coverage in your local area.
Users can zoom into their location and get an in-depth look at the best coverage zones from providers EE, O2, Three and Vodafone.
An Ofcom statement said: “Consumers increasingly expect a reliable mobile service. The new map therefore shows where reliable coverage is likely to be available, whatever type of handset is used, using new research by Ofcom into the signal strength needed to provide a good consumer experience.”
Steve Unger, Ofcom’s chief technology officer, said: “Access to reliable mobile phone coverage used to be a ‘nice to have’. Now it’s essential to many people’s lives.
“We believe our map is the most comprehensive tool available to consumers and businesses to check mobile coverage. We’re encouraging people to feed back after using the map, so we can continue to improve its accuracy.”