Best network for NN6?
EE leads with 100/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Northampton.
EE scores 100/100 — the best measured network for NN6 in Northampton, 6 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 118 addresses in 6 sampled postcodes.
The NN6 district covers Haddon, Crick, Naseby and Brixworth, in Harborough. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
EE has the strongest measured coverage for the NN6 district in Northampton, 6 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Comparing Ofcom-measured operator coverage, EE outperforms rivals in Northampton. 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 comfortably leads O2 by 0 points overall. While O2 reaches 100% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Northampton, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. Three and Vodafone round out the field at 99 and 94 respectively.
EE's 5G rollout in Northampton is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the NN6 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 NN6 is O2 at 100/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in NN6, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.
EE has the strongest measured signal here — 100/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Haddon, Crick, Naseby and Brixworth, 6 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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EE leads with 100/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Northampton.
EE provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. O2 follows at 100%.
EE leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.
Three scores 99/100 in NN6 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.