Best network for NG13?
Vodafone leads with 98/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this densely populated urban part of Nottingham.
Vodafone scores 98/100 — the best measured network for NG13 in Nottingham, 19 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 82 addresses in 6 sampled postcodes.
The NG13 district covers Bingham, Newton, Belvoir and Bottesford, in Melton. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
Vodafone has the strongest measured coverage for the NG13 district in Nottingham, 19 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Cross-referencing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three in Ofcom's data, Vodafone is the clear winner in Nottingham. In this densely populated urban area, Vodafone achieves an overall coverage score of 98/100 — driven by excellent 5G coverage (100%) and rock-solid 4G at 100%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
Vodafone clearly leads O2 by 3 points overall. While O2 reaches 100% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Nottingham, it falls short of Vodafone's combined performance across all bands. EE and Three round out the field at 94 and 79 respectively.
Vodafone's 5G rollout in Nottingham is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the NG13 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 NG13 is O2 at 95/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in NG13, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.
Vodafone has the strongest measured signal here — 98/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Bingham, Newton, Belvoir and Bottesford, 19 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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Vodafone leads with 98/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this densely populated urban part of Nottingham.
Vodafone provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. O2 follows at 100%.
Vodafone leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in densely populated urban areas.
EE scores 94/100 in NG13 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.