Vodafone coverage checker: signal and 5G data for the UK
Vodafone is one of the UK's four main mobile network operators, covering more than 99% of the population outdoors on 4G and running the VOXI and Lebara MVNOs on its infrastructure. It has invested significantly in 5G and performs strongly in urban areas and along major transport corridors. Enter your postcode above to see Vodafone's signal scores for your area.
How good is Vodafone coverage in the UK?
Vodafone covers more than 99% of the UK population outdoors on 4G and scores competitively in urban and suburban areas. Its indoor signal is solid across most of the country. Rural coverage has improved through the Shared Rural Network programme, which all four UK networks participate in. In city centres and along motorways, Vodafone's 4G signal is generally reliable.
Vodafone scores 83/100 for outdoor 4G (3rd of the four networks), 69/100 indoors, 65/100 for outdoor 5G, 80/100 for video calls and 79/100 for streaming.
Does Vodafone have good 5G?
Vodafone launched 5G in 2019 and has expanded to all major UK cities and many large towns. It uses 3.4–3.8 GHz mid-band spectrum for faster speeds in urban centres and 700 MHz low-band for broader geographic reach. In some city-centre areas, Vodafone's 5G infrastructure density rivals Three. Its 5G performance is strongest in urban cores and thinner in suburban zones.
Vodafone's outdoor 5G score is 65/100 — 3rd of the four networks for 5G availability. 5G availability is strongest in major cities; suburban and rural areas typically fall back to 4G. Check your postcode above for the exact Vodafone 5G score at your address.
Where is Vodafone the best network?
Vodafone is the best network in 22 of 100 UK postcode districts measured here. Vodafone's strongest region is London, where it leads in 6 districts. Vodafone's top-scoring district is Headingley (LS6) at 85/100.
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How does Vodafone compare with EE, O2, Three?
Vodafone ranks 3rd of the four networks overall (composite score 76/100). ↑ marks the leader on each metric.
| Metric | EE | O2 | Vodafone ★ | Three |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor 4G | 88↑ | 85 | 83 | 78 |
| Indoor 4G | 74↑ | 71 | 69 | 64 |
| Outdoor 5G | 68 | 60 | 65 | 72↑ |
| Video Calls | 86↑ | 82 | 80 | 75 |
| Streaming | 85↑ | 81 | 79 | 77 |
Scores out of 100. ↑ marks the leader on each metric. ★ marks Vodafone.
Which networks use Vodafone?
VOXI and Lebara Mobile run on Vodafone's network. VOXI is Vodafone's own sub-brand, aimed at younger customers and offering social media data add-ons. Lebara specialises in international calling packages. Both share Vodafone's 4G and 5G coverage map, so their coverage is identical to Vodafone at the same locations.
How does Vodafone compare with EE, O2 and Three?
Vodafone ranks third or fourth nationally for outdoor 4G coverage depending on the area, though the gap from EE and O2 is small for most of the population. For 5G it is competitive with EE in many urban locations. Its closest rival is Three, which leads on 5G spectrum depth in city centres but has a slightly smaller overall 4G footprint.
Is Vodafone good for indoor signal?
Vodafone scores 69/100 for indoor 4G — 3rd highest of the four networks. Indoor scores are lower than outdoor for every UK network: Vodafone's indoor score is 14 points below its outdoor 4G score of 83. EE (74) and O2 (71) score higher; Three (64) scores lower.
How we measure Vodafone coverage
Coverage scores for Vodafone come from Ofcom signal measurement data aggregated across UK postcode districts. Each network receives five scores out of 100: outdoor 4G, indoor 4G, outdoor 5G, video calls and streaming. The overall score weights outdoor 4G at 30%, indoor 4G at 20%, outdoor 5G at 20%, video calls at 15% and streaming at 15%. Scores of 80 and above are rated excellent, 67–79 good, and below 67 fair.
Full methodology → How it worksFrequently asked questions
Is Vodafone good in the UK?
Vodafone is a reliable network for urban and suburban use. It ranks third or fourth nationally for outdoor 4G behind EE and O2, but the gap is small in cities and on major routes. It has a growing 5G footprint and a competitive data-speed performance.
What networks run on Vodafone?
VOXI and Lebara Mobile both use Vodafone's network infrastructure. They share Vodafone's 4G and 5G coverage — the differences are pricing and added features.
Does Vodafone have 5G?
Yes. Vodafone launched 5G in 2019 and covers all major UK cities. Enter your postcode above to see the 5G score for your area.
Is Vodafone better than Three?
Vodafone tends to have broader 4G coverage; Three leads on 5G spectrum depth in urban centres. For everyday use the difference is small — check your postcode to compare them at your specific location.
Is Vodafone better than EE?
EE scores higher nationally for outdoor 4G and rural coverage. In dense urban areas the gap between EE and Vodafone narrows. Enter your postcode to compare both at your location.
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National scores are averages. Actual signal can vary by street.
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