Gone are the days when our mobile phones were just for calls. These compact devices now pack the power of a PC and offer a complete entertainment package. Streaming movies and binge-watching shows are key attractions of these smartphones, with models like Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold7 boasting large screens.
For seamless on-the-go streaming, a fast mobile network is essential, and one provider seems to be leading the pack.
Vodafone has clinched the top spot in Ookla’s recent speed-testing awards. Despite a close competition, Vodafone outperformed EE, Three, and O2 to secure the overall best position.
The study, which involved millions of download tests, identified Vodafone as the leader in various categories including the overall Video Streaming Score, Acceptable Video Start Time, and streaming videos in full HD.
In the Uninterrupted Playback tests, Vodafone narrowly trailed behind Three and O2.
Ookla announced Vodafone as the “Best 5G Video Experience” in the United Kingdom for Q1-Q2 2025.
According to Ookla, the Speedtest Award for Mobile Video Experience is determined by the Video Streaming Score, which assesses various performance indicators during high-resolution video playback.
THE FULL RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Video Streaming Score: Vodafone • 85.29, Three • 84.33, EE • 82.64, O2 • 81.67
Uninterrupted Playback: Vodafone • 98.05, Three • 98.37, EE • 98.19, O2 • 98.15
Acceptable Video Start Time: Vodafone • 65.01, Three • 62.61, EE • 60.96, O2 • 55.43
Full HD Resolution: Vodafone • 92.32, Three • 91.99, O2 • 91.42, EE • 88.75
With more people streaming movies, live sports, and TV series than ever before, the quality of mobile networks is crucial to avoid buffering issues.
If your signal is weak, it might be a good time to consider switching to 5G for faster speeds and better connectivity, especially in crowded places like stadiums and train stations.
Most new smartphones are 5G
