If you are constantly streaming videos on your phone when away from Wi-Fi then it appears that Vodafone is your best bet. The UK network has just been crowned the winner in the lates test from the team at Ookla with it beating rivals such as EE and O2 to the top spot.
The study used millions of tests to find the winner, with Vodafone coming out on top in all categories, including overall Video Streaming Score, Acceptable Video Start Time, Uninterrupted Playback and Acceptable Video Start Time.
Vodafone also won the award for streaming video in full HD resolution.
Coming second in the Ookla test was Three, followed by EE and the O2.
“Vodafone is the Best 5G Video Experience in the United Kingdom, Q1–Q2 2025,” Ookla said.
“The Ookla Speedtest Award for Mobile Video Experience is based on Video Streaming Score, which captures a range of key performance indicators during the playback of a high-resolution video clip.”
HERE ARE THE FULL RESULTS
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 • 98.05
Three • 98.37
EE • 98.19
O2 • 98.15
Full HD Resolution
Vodafone • 92.32
Three • 91.99
O2 • 91.42
EE • 88.75
This is an important test for networks, as video streaming is one of the biggest drains on network performance. It’s also something more of us than ever are doing on our phones.
Watching apps such as Sky Go, YouTube, Netflix, Disney+ and TikTok have become increasingly popular and getting an image that’s constantly stuttering can be hugely annoying.
Switching over to 5G can help speed things up with this latest technology not only faster