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Cell coverage comparison in Wales, United Kingdom

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Wales, United Kingdom, the current snapshot reflects over 22,000 speed tests and shows medians of 20.6 Mbps download, 4.3 Mbps upload, and 36 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Wales

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Wales, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.

EE
Download28.2 Mbps
Upload3.8 Mbps
Latency37 ms

Over 7,400 tests conducted

O2
Download9.3 Mbps
Upload2.9 Mbps
Latency33 ms

Over 3,200 tests conducted

Three
Download31.5 Mbps
Upload5.3 Mbps
Latency37 ms

Over 7,300 tests conducted

Vodafone
Download13.2 Mbps
Upload4.9 Mbps
Latency37 ms

Over 4,200 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Wales. Each row reflects median download, upload, and latency for that carrier.

Providers included in this comparison are O2, EE, Three, Vodafone. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.

Network Performance in Wales

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Wales with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Wales-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.

Median Performance

Download

20.6Mbps

Upload

4.3Mbps

Latency

36ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: Three

31.5 Mbps

Fastest Upload: Three

5.3 Mbps

Best Latency: O2

33 ms

Based on over 22,000 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Wales to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.

These medians are calculated from over 22,000 tests. Current medians are 20.6 Mbps download, 4.3 Mbps upload, and 36 ms latency.

Cell Coverage in Wales: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Wales?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Wales, Three currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.

Why might this page show limited data for Wales?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.

How can I check coverage at my specific address in Wales?

Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.

How can I contribute coverage data for Wales?

Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.

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Check Coverage at Your Exact Location

Use our interactive coverage map to see detailed signal strength data for any address in Wales.

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