Q1
Best network for TN5?
O2 leads with 99/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Tunbridge Wells.
TN5 DISTRICT · ROTHER
Best mobile network in Frant TN5 · Rother
O2 scores 99/100 — the best measured network for TN5 in Tunbridge Wells, 12 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 73 addresses in 6 sampled postcodes.
The TN5 district covers Frant, Wadhurst, Ticehurst and Malling, in Rother. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
RESULT · TN5 · TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Coverage for TN5 district
★ BEST MEASURED
O2
99/100
O2 has the strongest measured coverage for the TN5 district in Tunbridge Wells, 12 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Full ranking — TN5
#1
O2
#2
Vodafone
#3
EE
#4
Three
Coverage analysis — TN5
Drawing on Ofcom's sampled address-level coverage, O2 outperforms rivals in Tunbridge Wells. In this mixed urban-rural area, O2 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.
O2 clearly leads Vodafone by 6 points overall. While Vodafone reaches 96% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Tunbridge Wells, it falls short of O2's combined performance across all bands. EE and Three round out the field at 87 and 87 respectively.
Why O2 for TN5?
O2's 5G rollout in Tunbridge Wells is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the TN5 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 TN5 is Vodafone at 93/100 (96% 5G / 100% 4G). The margin is noticeable but not enormous. O2 edges ahead on 5G depth; if your plan is with Vodafone, 4G performance should still be solid.
Switching to O2 in Frant
O2 has the strongest measured signal here — 99/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Frant, Wadhurst, Ticehurst and Malling, 12 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 — TN5
Q2
Is 5G available in TN5?
O2 provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. Vodafone follows at 96%.
Q3
Which network has the best 4G?
O2 leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.
Q4
Is EE worth considering?
EE scores 87/100 in TN5 (97% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.