Which mobile network is best for the PO16 postcode district?

EE is the best mobile network for the PO16 district in Portsmouth, scoring 94/100 overall with 88% 5G and 100% 4G coverage.

Is there 5G coverage at PO16?

EE provides excellent 5G coverage in the PO16 area at 88%. This is a densely populated urban area, which benefits from high operator investment in 5G infrastructure.

What are the best phone deals near PO16?

Based on coverage for PO16, EE offers the best value combination of signal and deals. Current deals start from £35.00/month. Enter your full postcode on NetScan UK to see personalised results.

How does Three compare to EE in Portsmouth?

Three scores 90/100 in PO16, behind EE's 94/100. Three achieves 81% 5G versus EE's 88%.

PO16 DISTRICT · PORTSMOUTH

Best mobile network in PO16 Portsmouth postcode district

Comparing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three across 5G · 4G · 3G for the PO16 postcode district in Portsmouth.

RESULT · PO16 · PORTSMOUTH

Coverage for PO16 district

Portsmouth · Densely populated urban density area · PO postcode area

★ BEST OPERATOR

94/100

EE delivers the strongest coverage for the PO16 district in Portsmouth. Scored across 5G, 4G and 3G using the latest UK operator footprint data.

88%

100%

Full ranking — PO16

Overall: 94/100

88%

100%

Three

Overall: 90/100

81%

100%

97%

Overall: 87/100

74%

99%

100%

Vodafone

Overall: 84/100

69%

100%

99%

Coverage analysis — PO16

Drawing on Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 premises coverage statistics, EE scores highest across Portsmouth. In this densely populated urban area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 94/100 — driven by excellent 5G coverage (88%) and rock-solid 4G at 100%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.

EE noticeably leads Three by 4 points overall. While Three reaches 81% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Portsmouth, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 87 and 84 respectively.

Best phone deals from EE

Pairing great coverage with great value, here are the top EE contracts available now.

Apple Smart Benefits

iPhone 16 128GB

£35.00/mo + £30 upfront

100GB data 24-month contract

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Apple Apple TV+

iPhone 16 Pro 256GB

£52.00/mo + £30 upfront

Unlimited data 24-month contract

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Apple 5G Stay Fast

iPhone 16 Plus 128GB

£40.00/mo + £30 upfront

250GB data 24-month contract

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Apple Best for budget

iPhone 16e 128GB

£25.21/mo + £30 upfront

50GB data 24-month contract

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Samsung Free upgrade @18mo

Galaxy S25 256GB

£42.00/mo + £30 upfront

Unlimited data 24-month contract

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Samsung Galaxy AI

Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB

£58.00/mo + £30 upfront

Unlimited data 24-month contract

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Coverage FAQ — PO16

Best network for PO16?

EE leads with 94/100 — driven by 88% 5G and 100% 4G in this densely populated urban part of Portsmouth.

Is 5G available in PO16?

EE provides excellent 5G coverage at 88%. Three follows at 81%.

Which network has the best 4G?

EE leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in densely populated urban areas.

Is O2 worth considering?

O2 scores 87/100 in PO16 (74% 5G, 99% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.