Q1
Best network for IG4?
EE leads with 91/100 — driven by 83% 5G and 100% 4G in this densely populated urban part of Ilford.
IG4 DISTRICT · ILFORD
Best mobile network in IG4 Ilford postcode district
Comparing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three across 5G · 4G · 3G for the IG4 postcode district in Ilford.
RESULT · IG4 · ILFORD
Coverage for IG4 district
★ BEST OPERATOR
EE
91/100
EE delivers the strongest coverage for the IG4 district in Ilford. Scored across 5G, 4G and 3G using the latest UK operator footprint data.
Full ranking — IG4
#1
EE
#2
Three
#3
O2
#4
Vodafone
Coverage analysis — IG4
Comparing Ofcom-verified operator coverage footprints, EE comes out on top for Ilford. In this densely populated urban area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 91/100 — driven by strong 5G coverage (83%) and rock-solid 4G at 100%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
EE noticeably leads Three by 2 points overall. While Three reaches 78% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Ilford, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 87 and 83 respectively.
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Coverage FAQ — IG4
Q2
Is 5G available in IG4?
EE provides strong 5G coverage at 83%. Three follows at 78%.
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 87/100 in IG4 (74% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.