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Based on total number of connections:

Connection Type O2 EE (BT Group) Vodafone Three
Retail - Prepaid 7571 3800* 4799 2303
Retail - Contract 12260 18400* 12781 7259
MVNOs 8694 3980* 650* 1220*
M2M 5576 2600* 1900* 60*
Est. Total: 34100 28780 20130 10842
Figures in thousands
Dates as at 30.06.20
*CCS estimated figures - actual figure not disclosed
Rank MNO Connections (inc. MVNO, ex. M2M) Total Connections (inc.M2M)
1 O2 28,524,600 34,100,400
2 EE (BT Group) 26,180,000 28,780,000
3 Vodafone 18,230,000 20,130,000
4 Three 10,782,000 10,842,000

Source: CCS Insight

Read the independent report from CCS Insight, which analyses market connections data.

Connections are defined as the number of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) classed as active in the last 90 days. No.1 Network: Based on total number of connections to O2 network vs. number of connections to each of Vodafone, BT Group, and Three as of 30.06.20. Limitations to network coverage and terms apply.