Q1
Best network for YO4?
EE leads with 83/100 — driven by 66% 5G and 99% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of York.
YO4 DISTRICT · YORK
Best mobile network in YO4 York postcode district
Comparing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three across 5G · 4G · 3G for the YO4 postcode district in York.
RESULT · YO4 · YORK
Coverage for YO4 district
★ BEST OPERATOR
EE
83/100
EE delivers the strongest coverage for the YO4 district in York. Scored across 5G, 4G and 3G using the latest UK operator footprint data.
Full ranking — YO4
#1
EE
#2
Three
#3
O2
#4
Vodafone
Coverage analysis — YO4
Cross-referencing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three using Ofcom 2024 data, EE scores highest across York. In this mixed urban-rural area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 83/100 — driven by good 5G coverage (66%) and rock-solid 4G at 99%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
EE noticeably leads Three by 8 points overall. While Three reaches 53% on 5G and 98% on 4G in York, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 74 and 70 respectively.
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Coverage FAQ — YO4
Q2
Is 5G available in YO4?
EE provides good 5G coverage at 66%. Three follows at 53%.
Q3
Which network has the best 4G?
EE leads 4G too at 99%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.
Q4
Is O2 worth considering?
O2 scores 74/100 in YO4 (51% 5G, 97% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.