UK Telecommunications Wireless Services - PPC Market Share Analysis August 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Wireless Services category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Wireless Services – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Telecommunications Wireless Services UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 28.5017856752
71.4982143248
28%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 33
67
33%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 18%
Transactional 9%
Navigational 6%
Seasonal 0%
Local 3%
Problem Solving 8%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Telecommunications Wireless Services brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
vodafone.co.uk 22.99
three.co.uk 12.21
ee.co.uk 9.46
wifibooster-pro.co.uk 5.44
ebay.co.uk 5.4
virginmedia.com 5.16
o2.co.uk 5.1
sky.com 3.03
uswitch.com 2.84
viking-direct.co.uk 2.5
others 25.87
  • vodafone.co.uk - 22.99%
  • three.co.uk - 12.21%
  • ee.co.uk - 9.46%
  • wifibooster-pro.co.uk - 5.44%
  • ebay.co.uk - 5.4%
  • virginmedia.com - 5.16%
  • o2.co.uk - 5.1%
  • sky.com - 3.03%
  • uswitch.com - 2.84%
  • viking-direct.co.uk - 2.5%
  • others - 25.87%

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Vodafone leads with 22.99% click share, followed by Three at 12.21%. EE holds 9.46%, while ‘others’ collectively capture 25.87%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Telecommunications Wireless Services brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date vodafone.co.uk three.co.uk virginmedia.com ee.co.uk moneysupermarket.com g.network o2.co.uk holafly.com sky.com uswitch.com
2026/08/01 11.77% 8.13% 9.3% 6.62% 1.62% 1.24% 6.75% 2.11% 4.51% 4.97%
2026/08/02 10.54% 9.61% 11.29% 7.63% 1.97% 1.27% 6.91% 3.59% 2.43% 3.49%
2026/08/03 11.49% 12.42% 8.83% 7.22% 1.97% 0.66% 5.32% 7.08% 2.65% 3.28%
2026/08/04 13.74% 10.22% 9.69% 5.99% 2.26% 1.03% 4.65% 2.15% 2.55% 4.54%
2026/08/05 12.26% 11.39% 11.18% 7.17% 2.74% 2.14% 2.8% 3.78% 3.77% 4.95%
2026/08/06 10.63% 10.12% 15.51% 6.26% 3.97% 4.75% 4.3% 3.56% 4% 3.24%
2026/08/07 10.55% 9.38% 15.23% 4.52% 2.28% 6.26% 4.97% 4.38% 5.85% 3.93%
2026/08/08 12.88% 10.33% 10.4% 7.22% 6.27% 8% 5.71% 3.68% 3.84% 6.14%
2026/08/09 13.81% 7.18% 12.05% 8% 3.06% 18.79% 5.47% 1.19% 3.03% 5.67%
2026/08/10 15.72% 7.87% 11.99% 10.49% 3.55% 1.67% 5.44% 3.87% 3.9% 4.81%
2026/08/11 10.4% 4.83% 18.26% 6.86% 7.02% 1.82% 5.73% 3.67% 5.94% 6.57%
2026/08/12 13.64% 6.4% 18.15% 10.45% 2.77% 1.87% 5.02% 2.93% 4.02% 7.79%
2026/08/13 14.05% 8.24% 14.19% 6.91% 2.28% 3.87% 3.87% 1.72% 2.96% 7.32%
2026/08/14 14.01% 9.62% 11.96% 6.07% 2.72% 2.07% 5.26% 3.01% 3.24% 5.58%
2026/08/15 15.16% 6.02% 14.98% 5.72% 5.11% 6.61% 5.46% 0.68% 4.7% 4.31%
2026/08/16 12.27% 8.03% 14.78% 9% 4.56% 6.5% 5.52% 3.31% 4.03% 4.48%
2026/08/17 12.83% 7.28% 13.68% 5.3% 3.32% 5.06% 5.31% 4.35% 4.97% 5.44%
2026/08/18 12.57% 8.39% 14.53% 7.93% 5% 3.87% 5.09% 3.56% 3.82% 4.09%
2026/08/19 12.92% 9.12% 9.76% 6.25% 4.38% 2.48% 6.69% 1.67% 4.02% 7.09%
2026/08/20 13.04% 7.78% 12.99% 5.69% 4.95% 7.29% 4.47% 3.1% 6.34% 6.15%
2026/08/21 11.44% 12.13% 13.87% 6.78% 2.77% 3.48% 5.06% 3.81% 3.54% 5.01%
2026/08/22 12.79% 9.73% 15.98% 7.9% 5.75% 5.77% 4.05% 3.9% 2.2% 3.01%
2026/08/23 15.88% 9.27% 12.9% 5.94% 3.37% 9.75% 4.3% 3.65% 1.48% 3.1%
2026/08/24 12.21% 13.63% 12.56% 8.93% 4.02% 5.14% 4.36% 2.42% 1.47% 3%
2026/08/25 13.07% 13.16% 9.05% 9.53% 2.44% 5.26% 3.88% 2.19% 3.33% 5.82%
2026/08/26 13.56% 9.47% 13.12% 7.64% 3.95% 5.11% 4.48% 1.51% 3.4% 7.29%
2026/08/27 15.21% 13.23% 6.81% 6.33% 3.01% 1.94% 4.16% 2.86% 5.7% 9.62%
2026/08/28 15.07% 9.69% 11.58% 9.41% 4.97% 3.26% 3.93% 3.3% 3.56% 3.59%
2026/08/29 14.83% 10.79% 8.78% 8.16% 4.37% 5.41% 4.39% 2.97% 3.42% 3.29%
2026/08/30 14.86% 12.68% 7.78% 7.02% 4.68% 5.02% 4.94% 4.66% 3.2% 3.29%
2026/08/31 15.33% 10.85% 8.4% 8.34% 5.12% 4.26% 4.08% 3.49% 2.7% 2.51%
  • vodafone.co.uk
  • three.co.uk
  • virginmedia.com
  • ee.co.uk
  • moneysupermarket.com
  • g.network
  • o2.co.uk
  • holafly.com
  • sky.com
  • uswitch.com

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In August 2026, Vodafone’s PPC spend share fluctuated, peaking at 15.88% on the 23rd. Virgin Media saw a significant rise, reaching 18.26% on the 11th. Meanwhile, G.Network experienced a dramatic spike to 18.79% on the 9th. The month concluded with Vodafone leading, followed by Virgin Media and G.Network.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Telecommunications Wireless Services

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/08/01 163
2026/08/02 169
2026/08/03 172
2026/08/04 175
2026/08/05 171
2026/08/06 167
2026/08/07 161
2026/08/08 146
2026/08/09 144
2026/08/10 152
2026/08/11 149
2026/08/12 144
2026/08/13 156
2026/08/14 153
2026/08/15 146
2026/08/16 144
2026/08/17 149
2026/08/18 139
2026/08/19 130
2026/08/20 129
2026/08/21 128
2026/08/22 125
2026/08/23 124
2026/08/24 133
2026/08/25 145
2026/08/26 150
2026/08/27 167
2026/08/28 172
2026/08/29 156
2026/08/30 161
2026/08/31 166

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August began with 163 advertisers, peaking at 175 by the 4th. A decline followed, reaching 128 on the 21st. The month concluded with a resurgence, ending at 166 advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Telecommunications Wireless Services

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
three.co.uk 2.46%
cablemonkey.co.uk 0.86%
verizon.com 0.47%
talkmobile.co.uk 0.41%
communityfibre.co.uk 0.34%
o2.co.uk -0.51%
uswitch.com -0.61%
sky.com -0.67%
viking-direct.co.uk -0.96%
virginmedia.com -1.18%

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Three.co.uk surged with a 2.46% click share increase, while virginmedia.com dropped by 1.18%.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Telecommunications Wireless Services Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date three.co.uk vodafone.co.uk ebay.co.uk wifibooster-pro.co.uk ee.co.uk virginmedia.com g.network viking-direct.co.uk getryoko.com uswitch.com
2026/08/01 11.15% 9.22% 9.97% 13.18% 4.37% 4.45% 0.56% 6.23% 1.99% 2.33%
2026/08/02 11.58% 9.9% 11.06% 10.67% 4.89% 4.66% 0.75% 4.04% 1.85% 1.86%
2026/08/03 13.63% 9.5% 12.19% 8.46% 4.28% 3.86% 0.3% 5.7% 2.7% 1.32%
2026/08/04 11.06% 11.34% 8.79% 7.46% 3.06% 4.57% 0.63% 5.69% 2.43% 2.35%
2026/08/05 14.29% 13.28% 8.06% 6.8% 4.3% 4.97% 0.93% 5.42% 2.57% 3.64%
2026/08/06 12.88% 12.51% 7.98% 10.23% 4.08% 7.03% 1.64% 5.39% 2.27% 2.47%
2026/08/07 12.56% 11.89% 7.65% 8.36% 2.99% 7.94% 3.32% 7.33% 2.68% 2.51%
2026/08/08 15.79% 13.31% 8.43% 6.99% 5.13% 6.56% 6.98% 0.74% 3.52% 3.64%
2026/08/09 10.81% 14.41% 5.52% 6.44% 4.62% 5.9% 19.73% 1.18% 2.38% 4.53%
2026/08/10 10.71% 16.16% 8.59% 7.97% 6.82% 5.91% 1.05% 5.2% 1.74% 2.11%
2026/08/11 11.14% 14.52% 7.21% 6.84% 5.4% 8.55% 1.73% 3.08% 2.33% 3.28%
2026/08/12 10.08% 14.05% 8.22% 5.3% 6.43% 11.53% 1.28% 2.71% 2.35% 8.15%
2026/08/13 10.24% 13.2% 6.92% 8.39% 3.85% 10.09% 2.55% 3.34% 2.37% 7.57%
2026/08/14 13.71% 15.11% 6.64% 7.8% 4.53% 6.63% 1.47% 4.08% 2.4% 2.73%
2026/08/15 10.06% 15.29% 6.99% 8.97% 4.27% 7.64% 4.24% 2.4% 1.9% 2.19%
2026/08/16 11.83% 14.08% 8.17% 9.44% 5.44% 7.45% 4.67% 2.1% 1.68% 1.67%
2026/08/17 11.16% 12.38% 10.02% 10.25% 3.27% 6.42% 3.56% 5.6% 1.42% 2.13%
2026/08/18 13.04% 13.9% 7.23% 7.09% 4.98% 8.51% 2.28% 3.46% 1.78% 2.57%
2026/08/19 13.67% 13.13% 8.65% 11.52% 3.88% 5.85% 1.93% 4.1% 2.35% 2.8%
2026/08/20 12.35% 14.39% 7.56% 9.36% 3.7% 6.49% 3.71% 3.63% 1.84% 2.97%
2026/08/21 14.69% 12.39% 7.34% 10.8% 3.42% 6.6% 2.64% 5.14% 1.64% 1.96%
2026/08/22 14.06% 13.98% 7.11% 8.64% 4.44% 7.03% 4.5% 2.06% 2.03% 2.26%
2026/08/23 15.03% 14.87% 11.5% 8.32% 3.86% 5.93% 4.85% 1.39% 2.31% 1.65%
2026/08/24 15.89% 12.8% 11.59% 8.02% 4.3% 4.97% 3% 4.92% 2.37% 1.44%
2026/08/25 14.31% 12.44% 10.64% 8.15% 5.53% 4.67% 2.15% 2.42% 2.13% 3.83%
2026/08/26 11.9% 11.94% 4.85% 5.73% 5.05% 7.96% 6.01% 2.31% 1.8% 7.41%
2026/08/27 13.74% 14.13% 5.73% 5.42% 4.43% 3.07% 1.21% 3.08% 2.02% 8.84%
2026/08/28 11.96% 14.5% 7.08% 7.24% 5.91% 5.26% 2.15% 2.93% 1.79% 2.47%
2026/08/29 13.76% 13.53% 9.23% 6.87% 4.78% 4.49% 3.21% 2.18% 1.95% 1.92%
2026/08/30 15.81% 14.87% 6.37% 5.65% 4.83% 3.55% 3.28% 1.29% 2.07% 1.81%
2026/08/31 15.2% 14.31% 6.63% 4.92% 4.75% 4.47% 2.73% 2.46% 2.01% 1.39%
  • three.co.uk
  • vodafone.co.uk
  • ebay.co.uk
  • wifibooster-pro.co.uk
  • ee.co.uk
  • virginmedia.com
  • g.network
  • viking-direct.co.uk
  • getryoko.com
  • uswitch.com

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In August 2026, Three.co.uk’s impression share fluctuated, peaking at 15.89% on the 24th. Vodafone.co.uk saw a steady rise, reaching 16.16% on the 10th. Meanwhile, eBay.co.uk’s share dipped, ending at 6.63%. Wifibooster-pro.co.uk experienced a decline, closing at 4.92%. EE.co.uk’s share remained low, finishing at 4.75%. Virginmedia.com had a mid-month peak, ending at 4.47%. G.network’s share spiked on the 9th, then stabilized. Viking-direct.co.uk’s share decreased, closing at 2.46%. Getryoko.com’s share remained stable, ending at 2.01%. Uswitch.com saw fluctuations, closing at 1.39%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Telecommunications Wireless Services

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Telecommunications Wireless Services - Last month
  1. 1
    Ultrafast Speed for Busy Homes https://www.g.network

    London’s #1 Rated Full Fibre — Try G.Network risk free with a 3-month satisfaction guarantee, leave with no penalties.

  2. 2
    Check your signal | Network status checker | Talkmobile https://www.talkmobile.co.uk

    We run on Vodafone’s network which delivers great coverage to 99.9% of the UK using 4G, 3G & 2G services. Check the signal in your area using our coverage maps.

  3. 3
    Discover eSIM – What is an eSIM & How Does It Work? | Three https://www.three.co.uk

    Get Your New SIM Sooner With Free Next Working Day Delivery. Join Three And Save Today.

  4. 4
    Not Happy With Your Broadband? - Check Your Internet Speed Now https://www.uswitch.com

    Run a free broadband speed test to check your internet speed in seconds! Get accurate and immediate results by following simple steps to check your speed. Speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. Compare All Providers. Switch For Fast Broadband.

  5. 5
    Broadband Speed Test – Check Download, Upload, Latency https://www.virginmedia.com

    Check your internet speed with our free broadband speed test. Run an online speed test and get your download speed, upload speed, latency and more in seconds.

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In the bustling world of telecommunications, G.Network stands out with its promise of ultrafast speeds and a risk-free trial, appealing to busy London homes. Talkmobile highlights its extensive coverage via Vodafone, ensuring connectivity across the UK. Three entices with the convenience of eSIMs and swift delivery. Uswitch and Virgin Media both emphasize the importance of speed, offering tools to test and compare broadband performance, catering to those seeking optimal internet experiences.

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