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Best network for PO8?
Three leads with 100/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this densely populated urban part of Portsmouth.
PO8 DISTRICT · EAST HAMPSHIRE
Best mobile network in Denmead PO8 · East Hampshire
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone score between 96 and 100 out of 100 in PO8 — no network wins here on coverage. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 113 addresses in 6 sampled postcodes.
The PO8 district covers Denmead, Clanfield, East Meon and Rowlands Castle, in East Hampshire. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
RESULT · PO8 · PORTSMOUTH
Coverage for PO8 district
✓ ALL FOUR MEASURE THE SAME
All four networks
100/100
Ofcom measures all four networks within 4 points in the PO8 district, so coverage is not the thing to choose on here. Compare price and contract length instead.
Full ranking — PO8
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Coverage analysis — PO8
No network wins Portsmouth on coverage. All four are within 4 points of each other in Ofcom's measurements, across 113 addresses sampled in 6 postcodes. On a difference that small, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone will all work here — so choose on price, contract length and roaming, not on a coverage map. Coverage only becomes the deciding factor once you leave built-up areas, and it still varies street by street indoors: check your own postcode below to see the measurement for your address rather than for Portsmouth as a whole.
Ranked by Ofcom's overall score: Three 100, Vodafone 100, O2 97, EE 96. The spread between best and worst is 4 points, which is inside the margin where a coverage figure stops being a useful tiebreak. Ofcom's data describes outdoor signal across sampled addresses; it cannot tell you how any of them behave inside your own building.
Why Three for PO8?
Three's 5G rollout in Portsmouth is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the PO8 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 PO8 is Vodafone at 100/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in PO8, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.
Choosing a network in Denmead
Every network reaches Denmead, Clanfield, East Meon and Rowlands Castle to the same standard in Ofcom's data (within 4 points), so coverage cannot pick one for you here — price and contract length can. Compare what each is charging, then check the exact street you live on before you commit, because indoor signal still varies where the area figures match.
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Coverage FAQ — PO8
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Is 5G available in PO8?
Three provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. Vodafone follows at 100%.
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Which network has the best 4G?
Three leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in densely populated urban areas.
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Is O2 worth considering?
O2 scores 97/100 in PO8 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.