Mobile Signal Testing Guide

Test and document mobile signal strength throughout your rental property

Why Test Mobile Signal?

Poor mobile signal can affect emergency calls, working from home, and daily communication. Testing helps you make informed decisions and provides evidence if signal quality was misrepresented.

Signal Improvement Options

WiFi Calling

Enable WiFi calling on your phone to make calls over broadband instead of mobile signal.

Signal Boosters

Legal signal boosters (£100-500) can improve indoor coverage. Ensure Ofcom compliance.

Network Switch

Test other networks. Some carriers have better coverage in specific areas.

External Antenna

For home broadband, 4G/5G routers with external antennas can improve signal.

Carrier Coverage Maps

Check official coverage maps (note these show outdoor coverage, indoor is typically 10-20 dBm worse):

EEee.co.uk/coverage

O2o2.co.uk/coveragechecker

Vodafonevodafone.co.uk/coverage

Threethree.co.uk/coverage

Always verify coverage with actual testing. Maps show theoretical outdoor coverage.