Q1
Best network for DE5?
EE leads with 100/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this densely populated urban part of Derby.
DE5 DISTRICT · AMBER VALLEY
Best mobile network in Ripley DE5 · Amber Valley
EE scores 100/100 — the best measured network for DE5 in Derby, 8 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 232 addresses in 6 sampled postcodes.
The DE5 district covers Ripley, Loscoe, Swanwick and Denby, in Amber Valley. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
RESULT · DE5 · DERBY
Coverage for DE5 district
★ BEST MEASURED
EE
100/100
EE has the strongest measured coverage for the DE5 district in Derby, 8 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Full ranking — DE5
#1
EE
#2
Vodafone
#3
O2
#4
Three
Coverage analysis — DE5
Drawing on Ofcom's sampled address-level coverage, EE is the clear winner in Derby. In this densely populated urban 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 comfortably leads Vodafone by 2 points overall. While Vodafone reaches 100% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Derby, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Three round out the field at 95 and 92 respectively.
Why EE for DE5?
EE's 5G rollout in Derby is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the DE5 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 DE5 is Vodafone at 98/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in DE5, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.
Switching to EE in Ripley
EE has the strongest measured signal here — 100/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Ripley, Loscoe, Swanwick and Denby, 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 — DE5
Q2
Is 5G available in DE5?
EE provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. Vodafone follows at 100%.
Q3
Which network has the best 4G?
EE leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in densely populated urban areas.
Q4
Is O2 worth considering?
O2 scores 95/100 in DE5 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.