Q1
Best network for HG4?
EE leads with 100/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Harrogate.
HG4 DISTRICT · NORTH YORKSHIRE
Best mobile network in Tanfield HG4 · North Yorkshire
EE scores 100/100 — the best measured network for HG4 in Harrogate, 9 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 55 addresses in 6 sampled postcodes.
The HG4 district covers Tanfield, Masham, Fountains and Bishop Monkton, in North Yorkshire. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
RESULT · HG4 · HARROGATE
Coverage for HG4 district
★ BEST MEASURED
EE
100/100
EE has the strongest measured coverage for the HG4 district in Harrogate, 9 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Full ranking — HG4
#1
EE
#2
Three
#3
O2
#4
Vodafone
Coverage analysis — HG4
Drawing on Ofcom's sampled address-level coverage, EE delivers the strongest signal in Harrogate. 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 8 points overall. While Three reaches 100% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Harrogate, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 91 and 91 respectively.
Why EE for HG4?
EE's 5G rollout in Harrogate is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the HG4 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 HG4 is Three at 92/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). The margin is noticeable but not enormous. EE edges ahead on 5G depth; if your plan is with Three, 4G performance should still be solid.
Switching to EE in Tanfield
EE has the strongest measured signal here — 100/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Tanfield, Masham, Fountains and Bishop Monkton, 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 — HG4
Q2
Is 5G available in HG4?
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 91/100 in HG4 (98% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.