Best network for OL5?
EE leads with 93/100 — driven by 87% 5G and 99% 4G in this densely populated urban part of Oldham.
Comparing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three across 5G · 4G · 3G for the OL5 postcode district in Oldham.
EE delivers the strongest coverage for the OL5 district in Oldham. Scored across 5G, 4G and 3G using the latest UK operator footprint data.
Based on Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 data, EE comes out on top for Oldham. In this densely populated urban area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 93/100 — driven by excellent 5G coverage (87%) and rock-solid 4G at 99%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
EE comfortably leads Three by 5 points overall. While Three reaches 76% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Oldham, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 85 and 84 respectively.
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EE leads with 93/100 — driven by 87% 5G and 99% 4G in this densely populated urban part of Oldham.
EE provides excellent 5G coverage at 87%. Three follows at 76%.
EE leads 4G too at 99%. Reliable 4G is critical in densely populated urban areas.
O2 scores 85/100 in OL5 (71% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.