What network does ASDA mobile use?

ASDA mobile must use another network in order to carry out its coverage so they rely on EE's network which also means that ASDA mobile and EE customers will have the same 4G coverage in the UK.

Who is ASDA mobile network provider?

ASDA mobile is a MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) which means that they need to rely on a mobile network provider to carry out their coverage, so ASDA mobile uses EE network.

However, this has hasn't always been the case in fact, ASDA mobile used Vodafone's network prior to 2013 and is now with EE. Both EE and Vodafone is among some of the top or most well known mobile network providers in the UK.

ASDA mobile using EE's network is a good thing because EE is a very good network in the UK and it offers a lot of coverage which allows ASDA mobile can just focus on delivery great ASDA SIM only deals and EE can focus on the network.

MVNO's such as ASDA mobile are able to design cheap SIM only plans because they don't have to worry about managing a network instead they can just pay a fee to keep their partnership with EE who will provide the network for them.

What coverage and speed will I get?

ASDA mobile offers 2G, 3G and 4G, it is important to understand the difference of all different types of data technology.

2G is one of the first internet generations and is really slow and will cause a lot of frustration for customers because of the speed and lack of reliability.

3G is an internet data technology that is still used in the UK and in regards to the quality of the 3G it is slow but it still allows customers to check their emails and browse on social media but it is slow. ASDA mobile 3G has 98% of coverage in the United Kingdom.

4G is the best data technology that ASDA mobile offers and lucky for ASDA mobile customers the 4G is a reliable internet service. ASDA 4G covers 99% population in the UK which is good news for ASDA mobile customers.

4G ASDA mobile speed is really fast compared to some of the top mobile network providers in the UK ASDA mobile's speed for upload7downlad is 33.7/8.9Mbps which is faster than Three, Vodafone and O2 4G speed.

This is because ASDA mobile uses EE's network so that also means that all EE customers who use their 4G will have the exact same coverage as ASDA mobile coverage.

ASDA mobile customers must also check the ASDA mobile coverage map or ASDA mobile coverage checker because it will give a clear display of what areas have coverage in the UK.

The ASDA mobile coverage map also shows areas with excellent signal and places with weak coverage signal, so if your experiencing a low coverage signal check the ASDA coverage map in case you're in an area with a weak signal coverage.

Is 5G coverage available on ASDA mobile?

Unfortunately, ASDA mobile UK does not offer 5G technology and there haven't been any plans on ASDA acquiring 5G but the for now the ASDA mobile customers can continue to use the one of the fastest 4G data technology in the UK.

Also, all hopes are not lost for not having 5G because ASDA mobile is being powered by EE and EE has already launched their 5G in the UK so there is a good chance that ASDA mobile UK will have 5G in the future.

5G will bring another level of excitement for ASDA mobile customers because they will have the fastest internet ever and video buffering will be in the past because with 5G data technology you will never experience video buffering.

What are the typical problems with ASDA Mobile Network?

There are some factors that will cause ASDA customers to experience really slow signals or even a loss of signal and these factors are out of ASDA mobile's control.

For example, if you are in a building with thick walls or underground there is a good chance you will have a loss of signal and definitely a weak service.

Also, if the weather is really bad with heavy rain this can effect the signal you'll receive or even being behind large trees or in the mountain areas that will play a big part in the type of signal you have or maybe no signal at all.

However, to solve these problems just simply change your environment and see if that helps but these factors are out of ASDA mobile's control.