EE Network Claims & Recognition
Read the evidence behind our claims
Why we've got the UK's best network
The largest coverage of any UK network and best overall
In the second half of 2025, RootMetrics conducted approximately 619,000 coverage tests around the UK, including in 16 major cities and driving 23,000 miles on UK roads.
The results concluded that EE is:
- The UK’s best network 12.5 years and counting
- The UK’s best network 25 times in a row
- The UK’s fastest network
- The UK’s most reliable network
- The UK’s best network for video
- The UK’s best network for gaming
- The UK’s most reliable network for mobile gaming
- The UK’s best network for data performance
- The UK’s best 5G experience
- The UK’s best network for calls
EE is double the speed of our competitors across the UK
RootMetrics found that EE has the fastest average download speeds across the whole of the UK in the second half of 2025. We’re more than double the next-fastest result (Three’s 53.8 Mbps).
The average UK download speeds are detailed below.
Umlaut’s best network
Umlaut Connect (part of Accenture) found EE to be the UK’s best‑performing mobile network, achieving the highest score ever recorded. EE was confirmed as the top UK operator for the 11th consecutive year, and the only UK network to be rated as very good.
Umlaut’s best network
Umlaut Connect (part of Accenture) found EE to be the UK’s best‑performing mobile network, achieving the highest score recorded. EE was the only UK network to be rated as very good.
UK's No.1 broadband & mobile provider
Data provided by Kantar TGI shows that EE + BT have the largest market share of broadband and mobile customers in the UK.
The UK's most reliable network
Ratings provided by RootMetrics show that EE is the UK’s most reliable network, based on reliability of mobile experience across data, calls and texting.
The UK’s fastest network
Ratings provided by RootMetrics show that EE is the UK’s fastest network.
The UK’s best 5G experience
Ratings provided by RootMetrics show that EE is the UK's best network for 5G Experience.
EE's network performance in your city
Ratings provided by RootMetrics to show how EE compares to other networks in your city.
Broadband “Only EE” claims
Comparative claims vs other broadband providers
EE broadband is unbeatable at handling lag - versus major
Data provided by Ofcom shows that EE Broadband is unbeatable for handling lag.
EE broadband claims
- “The UK’s most reliable broadband technology”
- “Location deserves better broadband”
- “Join the city’s Location fastest major broadband provider”
- “Out of contract with Virgin? Save up to £576”
- “Faster uploads vs Virgin”
- “50% less lag than Virgin”
Interest-Free Financing for 48 Months, on More TV’s than anyone else
Data provided by FDM shows that EE offers 48-month interest-free financing on more TVs than anyone else.
EE broadband claims
- The UK’s fastest growing broadband provider
- More gamers choose EE Broadband
- More parents choose EE Broadband
- More work-from-homers choose EE Broadband
- Unbeatable peace of mind with EE WiFi controls
- Unrivalled gaming and working from home with WiFi Enhancer
- Unrivalled prioritisation
- EE Smart Hub 7 Plus, the most advanced hub offered as standard by any major provider
EE Safer SIMs - only on the UK’s Best Network
EE is introducing new mobile plans designed to help children stay safe online. The plans include numerous features that families have told us are important to them.