Vodafone vs Tesco Mobile: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Vodafone scores 83 out of 100 and Tesco Mobile scores 70. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Mobile operators in the UK 2026: a ranking built on verified facts How we rank

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Vodafone

83/100
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Tesco Mobile

70/100

Score breakdown

VodafoneTesco Mobile
Network7457
Cost10079
Service6767
Transparency100100

Pros and cons

Vodafone

  • Reference tariff among the cheapest in the country
  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • High officially stated population coverage
  • Runs its own radio network

Tesco Mobile

  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • High officially stated population coverage
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Full tariff terms are public
  • Uses another operator's network

Facts side by side

FactVodafoneTesco Mobile
Own radio networkYes vodafone.co.ukNo tescomobile.com
Commercial 5GYes vodafone.co.ukYes tescomobile.com
Stated population coverage99% vodafone.co.uk99% tescomobile.com
Price index (100 = cheapest in the country)100 vodafone.co.uk143 tescomobile.com
Commercial 4GYes vodafone.co.ukYes tescomobile.com
eSIMYes vodafone.co.ukYes tescomobile.com
International roamingYes vodafone.co.ukYes tescomobile.com
Self-care appYes vodafone.co.ukYes tescomobile.com
Tariff terms publishedYes vodafone.co.ukYes tescomobile.com
Complaints procedure publishedYes vodafone.co.ukYes tescomobile.com

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