Which mobile network is best in Gloucester?

EE is the top-rated mobile network in Gloucester (GL postcode area) with an overall coverage score of 85/100, including 70% 5G coverage and 100% 4G coverage.

Does EE have 5G in Gloucester?

Yes. EE achieves strong 5G coverage in Gloucester at 70%, making it one of the stronger networks for 5G in this mixed urban-rural area.

What are the best phone deals in Gloucester?

Based on coverage scores, EE offers the best combination of signal and deals in Gloucester. Current EE deals start from £35.0/month. Use the NetScan UK tool to compare all operators for your specific postcode.

Is Gloucester a good area for 5G?

Gloucester is a mixed urban-rural area. The best 5G operator here is EE with 70% coverage. Rural areas typically see more limited 5G rollout, so 4G reliability is key.

GL POSTCODE AREA · GLOUCESTER

Best mobile network in Gloucester GL postcode area

Comparing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three across 5G · 4G · 3G for the Gloucester (GL) postcode area. Use the scanner below to check your exact postcode.

Network coverage scores for Gloucester

Gloucester · Mixed urban-rural density · GL postcode area

★ BEST OPERATOR

85/100

EE delivers the strongest mix of 5G, 4G and 3G signal for Gloucester (GL). Coverage scored against the latest UK operator footprints for this mixed urban-rural area.

70%

100%

98%

Full operator ranking for Gloucester

Overall: 85/100

70%

100%

98%

Overall: 74/100

51%

98%

97%

Three

Overall: 72/100

48%

96%

Vodafone

Overall: 71/100

43%

99%

97%

Why EE leads in Gloucester

Drawing on Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 premises coverage statistics, EE is the best choice for Gloucester. In this mixed urban-rural area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 85/100 — driven by strong 5G coverage (70%) and rock-solid 4G at 100%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.

EE comfortably leads O2 by 11 points overall. While O2 reaches 51% on 5G and 98% on 4G in Gloucester, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. Three and Vodafone round out the field at 72 and 71 respectively.

Best phone deals from EE in Gloucester

Once you've found the best network for your area, here are the top EE deals right now.

Apple Smart Benefits

iPhone 16 128GB

£35.00/mo + £30 upfront

100GB data 24-month contract

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Apple Apple TV+

iPhone 16 Pro 256GB

£52.00/mo + £30 upfront

Unlimited data 24-month contract

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Apple 5G Stay Fast

iPhone 16 Plus 128GB

£40.00/mo + £30 upfront

250GB data 24-month contract

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Apple Best for budget

iPhone 16e 128GB

£25.21/mo + £30 upfront

50GB data 24-month contract

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Samsung Free upgrade @18mo

Galaxy S25 256GB

£42.00/mo + £30 upfront

Unlimited data 24-month contract

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Samsung Galaxy AI

Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB

£58.00/mo + £30 upfront

Unlimited data 24-month contract

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Coverage FAQ — Gloucester

Which network is best in Gloucester?

EE scores highest in Gloucester (GL) with 85/100 overall, 70% 5G and 100% 4G coverage.

Is 5G available in Gloucester?

Yes. EE leads 5G coverage in Gloucester at 70% — rated as strong for this mixed urban-rural area.

How does O2 compare?

O2 is the second-best operator in Gloucester with 74/100 overall (51% 5G, 98% 4G).

What affects coverage in Gloucester?

Gloucester is classified as a mixed urban-rural area with a population density score of 57%. Mixed areas typically see good 4G and growing 5G from leading operators.