The report is based upon 88,253 on-the-ground samples collected by independent mobile analytics firm RootMetrics. Whilst EE are top of table, Three came a close second overall and came joint first for network reliability.
They’ve made a nice table showing the scores of each operator.
Personally having only used EE for about a week I’ve been pleasantly surprised. Finding strong signals with fast data in areas that previously whilst using Three I’d not been able to use my phone. I know that everyone is different in where they live and where the closest mast is, but this report really doesn’t surprise me. If you like mobile operator based statistics just hit the press release button below for a load more numbers. Enjoy.
EE CROWNED #1 MOBILE OPERATOR IN LONDON
Three and EE named the most reliable networks in the capital
December 11, 2014: EE is the number-one ranked mobile phone network in London – according to 88,253 on-the-ground samples collected by independent mobile analytics firm RootMetrics. For the fourth consecutive time, dating back to April 2013, EE took the crown for the RootMetrics Overall and Mobile Internet RootScore Awards in London. EE also surpassed competitors for network speed and text performance, while Three and EE both ranked first for network reliability.
EE came out on top with an Overall RootScore of 93.5 out of 100. Three (90.5) and O2 (89.8) followed in joint-second, and Vodafone (88.1) ranked fourth. The RootMetrics overall performance category includes results across mobile internet, call, and text testing; the top-performing operator is awarded the Overall RootScore Award. A good Overall RootScore means strong overall performance and a good user experience.
Three and EE shared distinction as the most reliable networks in the city. O2 ranked third on the RootMetrics Network Reliability Index, and Vodafone followed in fourth. The Network Reliability Index is based on a combination of results from mobile internet, call, and text tests and considers the ability to connect to the network and, once connected, the ability to then successfully complete mobile internet, call, and text activities.
EE once again had the edge over its rivals for mobile internet performance in London, securing its fourth consecutive Mobile Internet RootScore Award with a score of 95.2. EE’s Mobile Internet RootScore was nearly seven points higher than that of second-ranked Vodafone (88.8), though all four networks had higher Mobile Internet RootScores compared to the previous report in April 2014. EE had the fastest median download and upload speeds in the city at 23.1 Mbps and 19.5 Mbps, respectively, both of which were significantly faster than its speeds in April. Three, on the other hand, recorded the slowest median download and upload speeds at 6.8 Mbps and 2.4 Mbps.
There was a three-way tie in call performance between Three (92.3), O2 (92.1), and EE (91.4), with Vodafone lagging behind with a score of 85.7. EE claimed the Text RootScore Award with a score of 95.8, but with scores above 94.7 for all four networks, text performance was strong for all operators in the city.
RootMetrics CEO and President Bill Moore said: “Our unbiased testing is meant to show people in London how the mobile networks perform in real-world situations. EE has again shown itself to be the top-performing network in the city, but all four networks have improved in terms of both overall performance and network reliability since our testing in April. Three and EE again ranked first on our Network Reliability Index, but O2 and Vodafone are closing the gap. This level of competition is great news for residents of London.”
