SP7 DISTRICT · DORSET

Best mobile network in Orchard SP7 · Dorset

EE, O2, Three and Vodafone all score 100/100 in SP7 — no network wins here on coverage. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 190 addresses in 6 sampled postcodes.

The SP7 district covers Orchard, Gillingham, Cann and Semley, in Dorset. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.

RESULT · SP7 · SALISBURY

Coverage for SP7 district

Salisbury · Mixed urban-rural area · SP postcode area

✓ ALL FOUR MEASURE THE SAME
All four networks
100/100

Ofcom measures all four networks identically in the SP7 district, so coverage is not the thing to choose on here. Compare price and contract length instead.

5G
100%
4G
100%
3G
100%

Full ranking — SP7

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EE
Overall: 100/100
5G
100%
4G
100%
3G
100%
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O2
Overall: 100/100
5G
100%
4G
100%
3G
100%
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Three
Overall: 100/100
5G
100%
4G
100%
3G
99%
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Vodafone
Overall: 100/100
5G
100%
4G
100%
3G
100%

Coverage analysis — SP7

No network wins Salisbury on coverage. All four score identically in Ofcom's measurements, across 190 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 Salisbury as a whole.

Ranked by Ofcom's overall score: EE 100, O2 100, Three 100, Vodafone 100. The spread between best and worst is 0 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 EE for SP7?

EE's 5G rollout in Salisbury is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the SP7 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 SP7 is O2 at 100/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in SP7, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.

Choosing a network in Orchard

Every network reaches Orchard, Gillingham, Cann and Semley to the same standard in Ofcom's data, 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 — SP7

Q1

Best network for SP7?

EE leads with 100/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Salisbury.

Q2

Is 5G available in SP7?

EE provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. O2 follows at 100%.

Q3

Which network has the best 4G?

EE leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.

Q4

Is Three worth considering?

Three scores 100/100 in SP7 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.

Checking mobile signal in a nearby postcode? View our network analysis for SP1, SP2, SP3 , SP4 , SP5 , SP6 , SP8 , SP9 — or browse all Salisbury postcode districts.

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