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Subject assessment

Coverage assessed

Coverage claims, argued for and against.

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Published coverage mapThe one-month trialIndoor remediesRe-checking
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Assessment 01

Published coverage maps

Computer models of predicted outdoor signal, built from terrain, mast positions and transmit power.

The case for

A useful first filter, freely available, and consistent enough to rule places in and out at a broad level. Ofcom's independent checker adds a second opinion.

The case against

They model outdoors while you live indoors, and they cannot know your walls, your neighbours' buildings or how many handsets share your mast in the evening.

The bottom line

Run two checkers rather than one, weight the indoor predictions heaviest, and treat disagreement as a reason to test rather than to guess.

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Assessment 02

The one-month trial

A rolling SIM on the target masts, bought through the cheapest reseller.

The case for

It is the only evidence that reflects your actual address, your actual rooms and your actual commute — and it costs pocket money.

On O2giffgaff or Tesco Mobile
On ThreeSMARTY or iD Mobile
On EE1pMobile
On VodafoneVOXI or Lebara
The case against

It takes a month, which people are reluctant to spend when a shop is offering something today.

The bottom line

Spend the month. It is the difference between a good decision and a two-year regret, and almost nobody regrets doing it.

Assessment 03

Indoor remedies

Wi-Fi Calling, 4G Calling and position.

The case for

Wi-Fi Calling routes calls over your broadband so building materials stop mattering. It is free, built into every major network, and remarkably effective.

The case against

It is switched off by default on plenty of handsets, and unauthorised signal repeaters — the other obvious idea — can interfere with the network.

The bottom line

Enable Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling permanently, and ask your operator about approved indoor options rather than buying equipment.

Assessment 04

Re-checking

Coverage changes as masts are built, upgraded and re-farmed.

The case for

An address that failed a year ago may pass now, particularly while VodafoneThree consolidates two estates.

The case against

Most people check once and never again, so they miss both improvements and the rare deterioration.

The bottom line

Re-run both checkers annually, and always on a new postcode before exchanging on a house.

Important notice: orofor & Sense is an independent information site. We are not a mobile network, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Three, O2, Sky Mobile, EE, Vodafone or any other provider. We do not sell SIM cards, contracts, handsets or services of any kind. Every assessment here is general guidance only — always confirm current details with the provider's own website or app before deciding anything.