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One million people have mapped their mobile – have you?
A million people have flocked to Map Your Mobile, a free mobile checker, to help avoid dropped calls, sluggish data and patchy signal, Ofcom has revealed today.
- Milestone number of people using Map Your Mobile, the free coverage checker from Ofcom, to compare mobile networks where they are
- Put in your postcode to take the first step towards better service
Ofcom’s mobile checker service lets users enter their postcode to get a map of which networks are available in that particular area, alongside a score showing which company performs best in their postal district.
It allows anyone to see which mobile network is best where they live, work or travel, helping people choose the right provider before signing up or switching, so they can get the best possible value for money from their contract.
With mobile phones now essential for everything from banking to booking GP appointments, it’s become a must-use consumer tool.
Time to bin bad signal
The checker uses a mix of crowdsourced data from Opensignal that is based on people’s real experiences, as well as predictive information from the UK’s mobile networks.
It’s regularly updated with fresh data to keep things accurate and relevant, and users can even share their own feedback.
With Map Your Mobile, people can:
- see which network performs best in their area;
- check whether coverage is likely to work inside the house;
- do their research before signing up to a new deal.
Summer of switching
With the start of British summer just around the corner, the prospect of holidays, festivals and peak house-moving months all get people thinking about their mobile contracts [1].
From patchy service on staycations to surprise roaming issues overseas, summer is often when people realise their network isn’t delivering.
With Map Your Mobile, you can check your coverage in seconds at ofcom.org.uk/mobile
Natalie Black, Ofcom’s Group Director for Infrastructure and Connectivity, said: “One quick check of our free tool can show you how mobile networks compare in your area. If your signal keeps letting you down, you need to Map Your Mobile”.
Notes to Editors:
- UK house moves peak in July-September, with more than 600,000 moves in the period and August the single busiest month. Source: the Home Owners Alliance, 2024.
Original article link: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/coverage-and-speeds/one-million-people-have-mapped-their-mobile-have-you
