How good is 02 network?

O2's coverage is excellent, with its 2G, 3G and 4G networks available for 99% of the UK population. Geographically, its 4G platform now reaches 84% of the country. Its 5G network is also expanding.

Is 02 a reliable network?

O2 is a solid, reliable network, but it's hard to avoid the feeling that it's charging a high price for its services, and that the performance and customer support don't always measure up. The scores on both counts in our Mobile Network Awards survey were lower than we expected, given O2's reputation.

Which network is best EE or O2?

Coverage and speeds

According to Opensignal's Mobile Network Experience Report (April 2021) EE has 4G availability 95.3% of the time compared to 89.3% for O2. EE continues to be unbeatable in terms of download speeds, with a Download Speed Experience of 39 Mbps compared 17.3 Mbps for O2.

Is O2 a fast network?

Network speeds

As for 5G on its own, a September 2020 report from Point Topic found that O2 managed average 5G download speeds of 115.7Mbps. That's a lot faster than 4G, but slower than rivals in the same test, with Three leading at 158.7Mbps, followed by EE with 149.9Mbps, and then Vodafone with 143.6Mbps.

Is 02 the same as EE?

EE and O2 are two of the UK's main four mobile operators, alongside Three and Vodafone. EE was formed in 2012 by the merger of Orange and T-Mobile, while O2 can trace its roots back to Cellnet and BT Cellnet before it became O2 in 2002. Other providers in the UK piggyback onto one of these networks.

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Is O2 slower than EE?

Our verdict on speed:

"EE are much faster than O2 for average and peak 4G speeds, as well as 5G.

Why is O2 coverage so poor?

Network problems

There could be a number of reasons for problems with the network, including planned maintenance, bad weather or vandalism. You can also download and use our My Network app (if you have an iPhone or Android) to check the coverage and tell us about any problems.

Why is O2 internet so slow?

So O2 4G slow is a result of enriching your ISPs biggest competitor, simple. The only reason for ISP throttling is to make as much money as possible. Regardless of whatever motivations there are for ISP throttling, running O2 internet slow is plain wrong.

Which network is better 3 or 02?

Three is the better choice on price almost all of the time, offering better value and higher data allowances. However, O2 offer plenty of appealing features and their customer service record trumps Three's.

Which is UK's best mobile network?

According to RootMetrics, EE is the provider of the best mobile coverage across the UK. Vodafone is the second-best option, while Three is third in Wales and England followed by O2, and vice versa for Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Who has the strongest cell phone signal?

Without question, Verizon's 4G LTE network has the best coverage, with 70% nationwide coverage, followed by AT&T with 68%, T-Mobile with 62%, and Sprint with 30%. Because of Verizon's robust network coverage, Let's Talk ranks Verizon as the winner, with the most coast-to-coast coverage.

Which is the best 4G network in UK?

EE is the best mobile operator for 4G coverage in 14 of the most populated areas in the UK, says a new report. The network dominated rival firms O2, Vodafone and Three, according to statistics from RootMetrics.

How can I boost my O2 signal?

How do I find the best network for my area?

Why is my 4G really slow?

In most cases, a slow data connection is temporary as it's caused by your location or network congestion. But at other times, it can persist for hours or even days. Before you call your mobile carrier's technical support, try these simple steps first and see if they fix your slow mobile data issues.

Why is my 02 4G not working?

If there's no known issue, try manually resetting your device by: Turning your phone off and on. Making sure mobile data is turned on in your settings. Choosing the O2 network manually in your settings.

What network does Tesco Mobile use?

Tesco Mobile uses O2's network, which covers 99% of the population for 4G. That's in line with all its household-name rivals, such as O2 and EE. O2's 5G network is growing too and is now live in 194 locations, all of which are available to Tesco Mobile customers with 5G-compatible phones for no extra charge.

Is WIFI and 4G calling free on O2?

O2 Wifi and 4G Calling on Android

With an eligible device you will be able to start your call over Wifi and seamlessly move onto 4G with no interruption. Your calls are included as part of your tariff and any out of tariff calls will be charged at your standard rate.

Is O2 better than virgin?

The only major difference is in 4G data. Virgin Mobile can generally get you slightly better 4G reception out in rural areas than O2 can. But in more populated areas you'll notice little difference between them. We always recommend using their coverage checkers to see which network has better signal in your area.

Who is best network?

Jio remains top in 4G Availability and 4G Coverage Experience, as 4G Access grows in India. Jio has now surpassed the 99% 4G Availability milestone with a 0.5 percentage points increase since Opensignal's last report. At the same time, Airtel's score rose by 1.8 percentage points to 97.4%.

Is O2 or Vodafone better 5G?

Our verdict on data speeds:

"If you need faster speeds on the go, then Vodafone are probably the safer choice as both their average and peak 4G speeds are much higher than O2. However, 5G may be a bit better on O2. Still, Vodafone win this one."