Q1
Best network for PE6?
Vodafone leads with 99/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Peterborough.
PE6 DISTRICT · PETERBOROUGH
Best mobile network in Castor PE6 · Peterborough
Vodafone scores 99/100 — the best measured network for PE6 in Peterborough, 10 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 83 addresses in 5 sampled postcodes.
The PE6 district covers Castor, Glinton, Crowland and Whaplode. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
RESULT · PE6 · PETERBOROUGH
Coverage for PE6 district
★ BEST MEASURED
Vodafone
99/100
Vodafone has the strongest measured coverage for the PE6 district in Peterborough, 10 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Full ranking — PE6
#1
Vodafone
#2
Three
#3
O2
#4
EE
Coverage analysis — PE6
According to Ofcom's Mobile Coverage data, Vodafone is the clear winner in Peterborough. In this mixed urban-rural area, Vodafone achieves an overall coverage score of 99/100 — 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 consistently leads Three by 1 points overall. While Three reaches 100% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Peterborough, it falls short of Vodafone's combined performance across all bands. O2 and EE round out the field at 92 and 89 respectively.
Why Vodafone for PE6?
Vodafone's 5G rollout in Peterborough is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the PE6 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 PE6 is Three at 98/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in PE6, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.
Switching to Vodafone in Castor
Vodafone has the strongest measured signal here — 99/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Castor, Glinton, Crowland and Whaplode, 10 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 — PE6
Q2
Is 5G available in PE6?
Vodafone provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. Three follows at 100%.
Q3
Which network has the best 4G?
Vodafone leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.
Q4
Is O2 worth considering?
O2 scores 92/100 in PE6 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.