Q1
Best network for GL6?
Three leads with 99/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Gloucester.
GL6 DISTRICT · COTSWOLD
Best mobile network in Thrupp GL6 · Cotswold
Three scores 99/100 — the best measured network for GL6 in Gloucester, 9 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 23 addresses in 5 sampled postcodes.
The GL6 district covers Thrupp, Chalford, Ruscombe and Painswick, in Cotswold. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
RESULT · GL6 · GLOUCESTER
Coverage for GL6 district
★ BEST MEASURED
Three
99/100
Three has the strongest measured coverage for the GL6 district in Gloucester, 9 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Full ranking — GL6
#1
Three
#2
EE
#3
O2
#4
Vodafone
Coverage analysis — GL6
Cross-referencing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three in Ofcom's data, Three comes out on top for Gloucester. In this mixed urban-rural area, Three achieves an overall coverage score of 99/100 — driven by excellent 5G coverage (100%) and rock-solid 4G at 100%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
Three consistently leads EE by 2 points overall. While EE reaches 100% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Gloucester, it falls short of Three's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 95 and 90 respectively.
Why Three for GL6?
Three's 5G rollout in Gloucester is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the GL6 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 GL6 is EE at 97/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in GL6, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.
Switching to Three in Thrupp
Three has the strongest measured signal here — 99/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Thrupp, Chalford, Ruscombe and Painswick, 9 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 — GL6
Q2
Is 5G available in GL6?
Three provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. EE follows at 100%.
Q3
Which network has the best 4G?
Three leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.
Q4
Is O2 worth considering?
O2 scores 95/100 in GL6 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.