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Last update: May 29, 2023
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Giffgaff is an affordable network and is a much smaller carrier compared to other provider networks therefore, Giffgaff must rely on another network in order to give all Giffgaff customers great network services. The Giffgaff coverage map shows that Giffgaff network coverage covers a lot of areas in the United Kingdom. The Giffgaff coverage UK shows what areas are covered with 4G technology which is the best data service Giffgaff has to offer. There are positives and negative to Giffgaffs network.

Giffgaff coverage Map

The Giffgaff coverage map is important for all giffgaff customers because it gives them an idea of what area is being covered by the Giffgaff network coverage. Giffgaff customers will be able to see colour coded spaces that shows what areas is good indoors & outdoors and more importantly what areas don't have service. Therefore, if a Giffgaff customer is experiencing a lack of service than there is a good chance that customers is in an area that offers no service.

Giffgaff customers also have the ability to check their network status by using the Giffgaff Network status. For example, if a Giffgaff customer is experiencing difficulties in data or text Giffgaff customers can just enter their address and Giffgaff network status will check your network status.

An important information is that the Giffgaff network status is using Google maps so customers must agree to their terms.

£10 goodybag
Mobile
Minimun term: Without permanence
Data 6 GB

Calls Unlimited
Coverage
O2
Total £10p/m
taxes included

2G, 3G, 4G Giffgaff

It is also important to understand what are the different types of data services that the coverage map shows for all Giffgaff customers. The different types of data services are 2G, 3G and their best data service 4G. 2G is a very slow technology and it is often very slow mostly used for checking emails, 3G is a lot more faster than 2G and it will allows Giffgaff customers to check their emails, social media but if they watch movies they must expect a lot slower service. 4G is the latest data service that Giffgaff offers and it usually used to watch movies and stream music.

£15 goodybag
Mobile
Minimun term: Without permanence
Data 15 GB

Calls Unlimited
Coverage
O2
Total £15p/m
taxes included

4G Giffgaff coverage

Giffgaff 4G coverage gives the Giffgaff customers the idea of what areas is being covered by the best data service Giffgaff has to offer. The Giffgaff 4G coverage will come in handy when Giffgaff customers want to join a plan so they can see what areas have Giffgaff 4G coverage. Giffgaff 4G is the best data service and Giffgaff customers should join a plan with 4G as they will experience the best service.

£20 goodybag
Mobile
Minimun term: Without permanence
Data 40 GB

Calls Unlimited
Coverage
O2
Total £20p/m
taxes included

The problem with Giffgaff network and what service do they Piggyback off

However, although Giffgaff 4G is the best data service it still has problems that is out of Giffgaffs control. For example, if a Giffgaff customer is in a building with thick walls heaving rain or in a crowded area. All these factors will effect the Giffgaffs strength of service.

Giffgaff is a Mobile Virtual Network which means Giffgaff is no capable of providing their own network so Giffgaff must use another provider to carry their network. Giffgaff piggy backs of the back of the O2 network so therefore all customers who receive the O2 network will also have the same network service of coverage as Giffgaff. Giffgaff using the O2 network is a good thing because O2 network is one of the four biggest network providers in the United Kingdom which means Giffgaff customers will benefit from this service.

£25 goodybag
Mobile
Minimun term: Without permanence
Data Unlimited

Calls Unlimited
Coverage
O2
Total £25p/m
taxes included

Conclusion

The Giffgaff coverage map is design to give a clear display of what data service is available in the United Kingdom. The Giffgaff coverage checker will show all the Giffgaff customers the level of strength of indoors and outdoors and also areas with no service especially the different data service such as 2G, 3G and 4G. 4G is the best data service that Giffgaff offers so Giffgaff customers can check the Giffgaff 4G coverage areas. There is always problems with all network services but some problems are out of the providers control such as the environment. Overall Giffgaffs network is very good because it is under the O2 network which provides good coverage for Giffgaff.

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