NEW MOBILE COVERAGE MAP GOES LIVE ACROSS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Published 14 November 2025 at 11:18am

An innovative mobile coverage checker map has gone live across South Yorkshire to help everyone living and working in the region to check their coverage.  

The 12-month £34,000 project, which was funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), allows residents and businesses to check their coverage at home, on the commute and at work enabling informed network choices, reducing unnecessary spending and lost productivity. 

SYMCA’s Digital Infrastructure Team (SYDIT) are working with mobile analytics specialists Streetwave, to gather real-time data on mobile signal strength, upload and download speeds and network frequency across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.  

The project used Streetwave’s specialist measuring equipment, which was carried on South Yorkshire’s bin lorries during their regular rounds. The data collected was then used to create a free, clickable online map and postcode checker, allowing people to see which one of the UK’s four main mobile network operators – EE, 02, Three and Vodafone, offer the best coverage in their area.  

Virtual Mobile Network Operators such as giffgaff, Tesco Mobile and VOXI use one of these main networks, and you can check which network your provider uses here. 

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said: 

“These days getting online and staying connected isn’t a luxury; it’s vital. Whether we’re booking a doctor’s appointment, running a business, or keeping in touch with friends, we all rely on decent mobile signal. 

“But too many of us in South Yorkshire are still stuck in mobile ‘not spots’, where coverage drops out or disappears completely. That’s just not good enough. 

“That’s why we’re working together to fix it. Our project gives us the data we need to push for better coverage, so wherever we live, work or travel, we can all get the signal we need. It’s another step towards building a fairer, more connected South Yorkshire that’s fit for the future.” 

The mapping project has provided a detailed, street-by-street view of mobile connectivity and coverage, helping to highlight areas with poor or no signal, supporting SYMCA’s work to push for better coverage across the region and assist local authority planning teams when considering applications for new masts and infrastructure. 

The postcode checker and interactive map are live on the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority website.