Q1
Which network is best in York?
EE scores highest in York (YO) with 83/100 overall, 67% 5G and 99% 4G coverage.
YO POSTCODE AREA · YORK
Best mobile network in York YO postcode area
Comparing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three across 5G · 4G · 3G for the York (YO) postcode area. Use the scanner below to check your exact postcode.
TOP RESULT · YORK (YO)
Network coverage scores for York
★ BEST OPERATOR
EE
83/100
EE delivers the strongest mix of 5G, 4G and 3G signal for York (YO). Coverage scored against the latest UK operator footprints for this mixed urban-rural area.
Full operator ranking for York
#1
EE
#2
Three
#3
O2
#4
Vodafone
Why EE leads in York
Drawing on Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 premises coverage statistics, EE delivers the strongest signal in York. In this mixed urban-rural area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 83/100 — driven by good 5G coverage (67%) and rock-solid 4G at 99%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
EE consistently leads Three by 6 points overall. While Three reaches 56% on 5G and 97% on 4G in York, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 77 and 71 respectively.
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Coverage FAQ — York
Q2
Is 5G available in York?
Yes. EE leads 5G coverage in York at 67% — rated as good for this mixed urban-rural area.
Q3
How does Three compare?
Three is the second-best operator in York with 77/100 overall (56% 5G, 97% 4G).
Q4
What affects coverage in York?
York is classified as a mixed urban-rural area with a population density score of 62%. Mixed areas typically see good 4G and growing 5G from leading operators.