Q1
Best network for BA4?
EE leads with 100/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Bath.
BA4 DISTRICT · SOMERSET
Best mobile network in Mendip BA4 · Somerset
EE scores 100/100 — the best measured network for BA4 in Bath, 8 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 87 addresses in 5 sampled postcodes.
The BA4 district covers Mendip, Shepton Mallet, Pylle and Pilton, in Somerset. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
RESULT · BA4 · BATH
Coverage for BA4 district
★ BEST MEASURED
EE
100/100
EE has the strongest measured coverage for the BA4 district in Bath, 8 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Full ranking — BA4
#1
EE
#2
Three
#3
O2
#4
Vodafone
Coverage analysis — BA4
Drawing on Ofcom's sampled address-level coverage, EE is the clear winner in Bath. In this mixed urban-rural area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 100/100 — driven by excellent 5G coverage (100%) and rock-solid 4G at 100%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
EE consistently leads Three by 0 points overall. While Three reaches 100% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Bath, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 97 and 92 respectively.
Why EE for BA4?
EE's 5G rollout in Bath is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the BA4 district. For anyone streaming video, gaming on mobile, or relying on a mobile hotspot at home, this level of 5G penetration makes a real difference to day-to-day speed.
The runner-up in BA4 is Three at 100/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in BA4, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.
Switching to EE in Mendip
EE has the strongest measured signal here — 100/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Mendip, Shepton Mallet, Pylle and Pilton, 8 points clear of the weakest. A cheaper plan on a network that does not reach your street costs more than it saves, so start from the coverage and pick the plan second.
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Coverage FAQ — BA4
Q2
Is 5G available in BA4?
EE provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. Three follows at 100%.
Q3
Which network has the best 4G?
EE leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.
Q4
Is O2 worth considering?
O2 scores 97/100 in BA4 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.