Which mobile operators offer London’s fastest download speeds?
Mobile customers on EE and Vodafone are most likely to enjoy fast download speeds in London, a new report has found.
Download speeds in the heart of London reach more than 35 Mbps on EE and Vodafone, roughly seven times faster than competitors O2 and Three, according to data from Root Metrics.
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The research showed download speeds in London peak early in the morning due to lower demand. Vodafone recorded increased speeds during working hours, while EE customers can enjoy consistently fast speeds throughout the day.
But O2 and Three recorded speeds at least seven times slower in London’s busiest areas.
Kevin Hasley, head of product at Root Metrics, said: “While London’s infrastructure can impact mobile network performance, the increased demand for connectivity from users can also slow download speeds during the day.
“This is in contrast to the strong performance experienced throughout the evening and outside the city centre.”
However, EE customers working in Canary Wharf will be disappointed to hear the operator’s median speed slows considerably in the financial hub.
Westminster, Shoreditch and Knightsbridge also enjoyed strong average download speeds.
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Root Metrics said the speed tests are a key indicator of how ready the networks are for the rollout of high-speed 5G connections.
“Current and planned 4G technology and coverage in London suggests that we can expect to see a 5G rollout for customers in 2020,” said Hasley.