Mobile Signal Report for G5

Glasgow • Scotland

Last updated: 20 March 2026

Excellent

This area has excellent mobile coverage with 10 nearby base stations. 4G coverage is widespread across all major networks, ensuring reliable connectivity for calls, data, and messaging.

10 base stations nearby

Operator Coverage

EE

4G-45 dBmexcellent
3G-59 dBmexcellent
2G-47 dBmexcellent

O2

4G-54 dBmexcellent
3G-55 dBmexcellent
2G-59 dBmexcellent

Vodafone

4G-68 dBmexcellent
3G-53 dBmexcellent
2G-55 dBmexcellent

Three

4G-67 dBmexcellent
3G-65 dBmexcellent
2G-61 dBmexcellent

Area Intelligence

Broadband
177 Mbps
Fiber available
Population
High
Density indicator
Elevation
41m
Signal propagation
Air Quality
Moderate
Environmental index
Property Value
£267k
Trend: stable
Connectivity
B
78% of UK postcodes

Aviation & Airspace

Nearest Airport: Glasgow (GLA)
11.6km away
Drone Status: CAUTION
Near airport - heightened awareness required

Nearest Data Centres

DataVita Glasgow
Tier 3 • 1.4km
Pulsant Edinburgh
Tier 3 • 65.6km
Equinix LS1 (Leeds)
Tier 3 • 286.6km

Free WiFi Locations

Recreation Ground Park
216m • ~14 Mbps
Town Hall Council
312m • ~35 Mbps
Premier Inn Hotel
319m • ~25 Mbps
Village Inn Pub
450m • ~34 Mbps

Mast Planning Applications

Glasgow • Approval rate: 67%

Cabinet InstallationApproved
CTIL (O2/Vodafone) • 1.60km • Prior Approval (Part 16)
Equipment SwapApproved
MBNL (EE/Three) • 0.28km • Prior Approval (Part 16)
Antenna ReplacementUnder Review
O2 • 0.83km • Prior Approval (Part 16)

Mast Installation Cost Estimate

Conservation Area — Conservation area - additional design requirements and heritage impact assessment likely needed
Small Cell
6-10m
£39,438
Permitted Development • 2-4 months
Rooftop Antenna
Up to 6m above building
£48,142
Permitted Development (under 6m) • 3-6 months
Monopole 20m
15-20m
£73,656
Prior Approval Required • 4-8 months
Lattice Tower 30m
25-30m
£160,670
Prior Approval Required • 6-12 months

Infrastructure Sharing

90% shared
MBNL: 6 • CTIL: 2 • Multi: 1 • Single: 1

High infrastructure sharing - operators collaborate effectively in this area

Mast Regulations & Permitted Development

Permitted Development (prior approval for larger structures)
Standard permitted development rights apply. Most telecoms installations can proceed with prior approval notification rather than full planning permission.
Ground-Based Masts
Up to 30m permitted under Part 16 GPDO 2015 (as amended April 2022)
Prior Approval
Building-Mounted Equipment
Antennas up to 6m above the building are permitted development
Permitted Development
Small Cells & Street Furniture
Equipment on existing structures (lamp posts, bus shelters) up to 2.5m
Permitted Development
Electronic Communications Code
Operators with ECC rights can negotiate access to land/buildings for equipment installation
Statutory Right (with Code powers)

Building Age Profile & Indoor Signal Loss

Dominant Era: Post-1945 • Indoor Signal Loss: 7-12 dB
Generally good signal penetration expected in this area

Fibre Backhaul Availability

Good backhaul rating
5G Ready: Yes
Virgin Media (nexfibre) - Full Fibre • 1.1 Gbps
Openreach FTTC - Part Fibre • 80 Mbps
Leased Line - Dedicated • 10 Gbps
Full fibre backhaul available - area supports 5G small cell deployment

Digital Deprivation Index

65/100 Average Connectivity
Decile 7/10
Average digital connectivity - some residents may face access challenges

Network Congestion Risk

36/100 Moderate Risk
Peak: 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00
Shopping Centre / High Street - Weekend and holiday peaks, especially on 4G data

3G Sunset Impact Assessment

3G has been largely phased out. Ensure all devices support 4G VoLTE minimum.
Vodafone
Completed (June 2024)
3G network fully shut down. Only 4G and 5G services active.
EE
In Progress (March 2025)
3G shutdown rolling out by region. Some areas already completed.
Three
In Progress (Late 2025)
3G being phased out to reallocate spectrum to 4G/5G.
O2
Planned (2025-2026)
3G sunset confirmed but timeline varies by region.
Replace 3G-only devices before shutdown completion. Ensure VoLTE is enabled on your handset for voice calls over 4G.

Terrain & Signal Propagation

48/100 Fair
Terrain: Hilly
Terrain challenges may cause uneven coverage - indoor amplifier recommended

Satellite Broadband Alternatives

Terrestrial broadband likely sufficient, but satellite is a viable backup option
Starlink
LEO Constellation • 50-200 Mbps
£75/month + £449 hardware
OneWeb
LEO Constellation • 50-195 Mbps
Enterprise pricing
EE Satellite SOS
Emergency Service • Emergency only
Included with EE plans
Kymeta / Hughes
GEO Satellite • 10-50 Mbps
Enterprise only

Electromagnetic Interference Sources

Overall Risk: Moderate
High Voltage Power Lines (0.5km) - HV lines within 500m can cause interference on lower frequencies

Transport & Rail

Nearest stations:

Glasgow Central (1.3km) Edinburgh Waverley (67.3km) Leeds (286.4km)

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