UK Telecommunications Wireless Services - PPC Market Share Analysis October 2025

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 16.0010775925
83.9989224075
16%

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 48
52
48%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 25%
Transactional 9%
Navigational 5%
Seasonal 0%
Local 4%
Problem Solving 13%

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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 10.11
ee.co.uk 9.57
three.co.uk 7.7
uswitch.com 7.5
virginmedia.com 4.86
lebara.co.uk 4.34
giffgaff.com 3.96
o2.co.uk 3.2
sky.com 2.72
lycamobile.co.uk 2.7
others 43.34
  • vodafone.co.uk - 10.11%
  • ee.co.uk - 9.57%
  • three.co.uk - 7.7%
  • uswitch.com - 7.5%
  • virginmedia.com - 4.86%
  • lebara.co.uk - 4.34%
  • giffgaff.com - 3.96%
  • o2.co.uk - 3.2%
  • sky.com - 2.72%
  • lycamobile.co.uk - 2.7%
  • others - 43.34%

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In the telecommunications PPC landscape, Vodafone leads with 10.11% click share, followed by EE at 9.57%. ‘Others’ dominate with 43.34%, highlighting 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 ee.co.uk uswitch.com vodafone.co.uk three.co.uk virginmedia.com lebara.co.uk giffgaff.com o2.co.uk viking-direct.co.uk sky.com
2025/10/01 8.06% 6.78% 7.89% 8.17% 4.92% 1.84% 4.31% 3.91% 2.4% 3.82%
2025/10/02 11.15% 6.75% 7.47% 7.78% 3.86% 2.36% 3.83% 2.85% 4.07% 4.63%
2025/10/03 10.59% 7.34% 6.76% 7.13% 4.84% 3.01% 4.04% 3.57% 4.11% 4.45%
2025/10/04 11.02% 4.07% 8.76% 7.23% 5.38% 3.07% 3.77% 3.8% 2.65% 4.67%
2025/10/05 10.47% 6.12% 7.98% 8.58% 6.51% 2.56% 3.11% 2.78% 4% 3.83%
2025/10/06 9.94% 7.01% 8.37% 7.25% 4.97% 3.9% 4.04% 3.53% 2.85% 3.54%
2025/10/07 10.46% 8.21% 6.41% 6.86% 5.64% 3.76% 3.75% 3.5% 1.77% 4%
2025/10/08 10.15% 8.29% 7.6% 7.72% 5.26% 4.39% 4.18% 3.51% 2.39% 3.5%
2025/10/09 10.08% 9.56% 6.05% 6.4% 4.77% 3.56% 3.66% 3.07% 4.73% 4.15%
2025/10/10 11.39% 6.74% 6.53% 6.11% 4.25% 3.57% 3.59% 2.88% 2.44% 5.36%
2025/10/11 11.18% 8.42% 6% 7.67% 5.53% 3.36% 4.18% 3.48% 1.14% 6.5%
2025/10/12 8.85% 8.77% 6.22% 7.77% 4.57% 4.07% 4.32% 3.16% 0.83% 4.33%
2025/10/13 10.45% 7.94% 4.57% 7.05% 4.56% 4.25% 3.69% 3.63% 1.37% 3.93%
2025/10/14 12.05% 7.32% 5.97% 7.21% 4.68% 3.43% 3.68% 3.15% 2.28% 4.82%
2025/10/15 9.46% 6.21% 7.67% 8.54% 3.69% 3.77% 3.84% 2.94% 2.86% 3.47%
2025/10/16 8.26% 5.28% 8.26% 8.17% 3.84% 4.39% 3.64% 2.83% 3.55% 2.23%
2025/10/17 7.16% 5.23% 6.26% 7.98% 5.1% 3.97% 4.04% 3.15% 4% 2.7%
2025/10/18 7.02% 6.08% 7.36% 8.18% 3.26% 3.77% 3.79% 2.85% 3.48% 2.39%
2025/10/19 8.15% 8.69% 7.74% 7.38% 4.16% 3.99% 4.37% 3.24% 3.5% 2.67%
2025/10/20 6.32% 7.15% 7.34% 6.88% 4.84% 4.43% 4.37% 3.24% 3.85% 2.63%
2025/10/21 7.86% 7.68% 6.63% 7.12% 5.05% 3.17% 4.14% 3.25% 5% 2.83%
2025/10/22 7.4% 7.22% 6.48% 8.15% 5.04% 3.19% 4.23% 2.5% 6.26% 1.57%
2025/10/23 8.18% 8.28% 7.63% 7.6% 5.87% 3.52% 4% 2.75% 5.21% 1.63%
2025/10/24 8.63% 7.77% 7.99% 7.97% 5.9% 4.13% 4.25% 2.32% 2% 1.54%
2025/10/25 8.9% 7.96% 10.77% 8.06% 5.56% 4.81% 4.35% 2.8% 0.99% 1.09%
2025/10/26 9.68% 8.29% 9.6% 8.45% 6.73% 5.02% 4.55% 3.4% 0.69% 1.29%
2025/10/27 10.4% 7.71% 9.54% 8.54% 5.51% 5.17% 4.94% 2.88% 1.17% 1.03%
2025/10/28 9.25% 8.94% 6.93% 7.83% 4.79% 4.93% 4.26% 3.19% 1.2% 2.14%
2025/10/29 10.28% 9.61% 7.45% 6.65% 5.1% 3.95% 3.47% 2.67% 1.95% 1.76%
2025/10/30 10.91% 11.16% 8.38% 5.84% 5.44% 4.74% 3.49% 2.46% 2.01% 2.28%
2025/10/31 12.15% 9.86% 7.35% 6.87% 5.9% 4.98% 4.15% 2.63% 2.19% 1.72%
  • ee.co.uk
  • uswitch.com
  • vodafone.co.uk
  • three.co.uk
  • virginmedia.com
  • lebara.co.uk
  • giffgaff.com
  • o2.co.uk
  • viking-direct.co.uk
  • sky.com

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In October 2025, ee.co.uk led with fluctuating spend, peaking at 12.15 on the 31st. uswitch.com and vodafone.co.uk showed consistent mid-range values. three.co.uk maintained stability, while virginmedia.com and lebara.co.uk saw gradual increases. giffgaff.com and o2.co.uk had modest fluctuations. viking-direct.co.uk and sky.com experienced lower, varied trends.

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
2025/10/01 240
2025/10/02 228
2025/10/03 229
2025/10/04 216
2025/10/05 222
2025/10/06 223
2025/10/07 232
2025/10/08 225
2025/10/09 221
2025/10/10 234
2025/10/11 217
2025/10/12 220
2025/10/13 228
2025/10/14 227
2025/10/15 224
2025/10/16 228
2025/10/17 228
2025/10/18 232
2025/10/19 219
2025/10/20 227
2025/10/21 221
2025/10/22 220
2025/10/23 219
2025/10/24 229
2025/10/25 213
2025/10/26 216
2025/10/27 212
2025/10/28 226
2025/10/29 231
2025/10/30 223
2025/10/31 230

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October saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, starting at 240, dipping mid-month, and closing at 230.

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
vodafone.co.uk 1.74%
uswitch.com 0.97%
lycamobile.co.uk 0.83%
fibrecompare.com 0.7%
which.co.uk 0.62%
bt.com -0.61%
ebay.co.uk -0.72%
wifibooster-pro.co.uk -0.78%
ee.co.uk -1.34%
sky.com -1.91%

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Vodafone.co.uk surged with a 1.74% click share increase, while sky.com dropped by 1.91%.

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 ee.co.uk uswitch.com vodafone.co.uk three.co.uk virginmedia.com lebara.co.uk giffgaff.com o2.co.uk wifibooster-pro.co.uk sky.com
2025/10/01 7.95% 6.43% 6.95% 9.74% 5.08% 1.7% 3.62% 3.73% 4.56% 3.35%
2025/10/02 12.06% 6.88% 6.2% 9.26% 4.11% 2.24% 3.19% 2.68% 3.44% 4.7%
2025/10/03 11.28% 7.7% 5.89% 8.25% 5.37% 3.08% 3.59% 3.56% 4.01% 4.33%
2025/10/04 12.18% 3.51% 7.16% 8.23% 5.9% 2.85% 3.02% 3.91% 3.31% 5.01%
2025/10/05 10.84% 6.33% 5.99% 10.03% 7.81% 2.24% 2.29% 2.64% 4.27% 4.02%
2025/10/06 10.71% 7.43% 6.45% 8.43% 6.11% 3.67% 3.3% 3.6% 4.07% 3.65%
2025/10/07 11.51% 8.59% 4.95% 7.39% 7.13% 3.28% 2.92% 3.67% 4.41% 4.32%
2025/10/08 11.6% 9.01% 5.89% 8.87% 6.65% 3.93% 3.37% 3.9% 2.23% 3.16%
2025/10/09 11.45% 10.26% 4.53% 7.06% 5.72% 2.93% 2.9% 3.41% 3.39% 4.33%
2025/10/10 12.81% 6.93% 5.03% 6.71% 4.81% 2.85% 2.67% 3.12% 4.29% 5.61%
2025/10/11 12.78% 8.99% 4.46% 8.69% 6.63% 2.88% 3.41% 4.1% 3.31% 7.05%
2025/10/12 9.49% 8.89% 4.93% 8.41% 5.05% 3.49% 3.39% 3.62% 3.18% 4.46%
2025/10/13 11.86% 7.93% 3.71% 7.48% 4.82% 3.72% 2.83% 4.24% 3% 3.97%
2025/10/14 13.53% 7.28% 4.86% 7.56% 4.7% 3.14% 2.78% 3.79% 3.11% 4.85%
2025/10/15 10.25% 5.8% 7.04% 9.17% 3.75% 3.15% 2.98% 3.37% 3.59% 3.34%
2025/10/16 8.72% 4.76% 7.88% 8.52% 3.66% 3.89% 2.7% 3.35% 6.11% 1.83%
2025/10/17 7.27% 4.54% 6.07% 8.25% 5.04% 3.7% 3.03% 3.64% 4.91% 2.32%
2025/10/18 6.78% 5.2% 6.91% 8.09% 2.7% 3.18% 3.01% 3.06% 2.66% 2.24%
2025/10/19 9.02% 8.8% 7.94% 7.41% 3.96% 3.64% 3.52% 3.8% 3.4% 2.67%
2025/10/20 6.96% 6.92% 7.35% 6.66% 5% 4.06% 3.68% 3.69% 2.48% 2.65%
2025/10/21 8.84% 7.54% 6.89% 7.2% 5.12% 2.69% 3.33% 3.71% 2.79% 2.79%
2025/10/22 8.14% 7.14% 6.73% 8.24% 5.08% 2.7% 3.57% 2.87% 4.12% 1.6%
2025/10/23 9.18% 8.43% 8.07% 7.49% 6.09% 3.18% 3.35% 3% 2.67% 1.63%
2025/10/24 9.44% 7.7% 9.12% 7.82% 6.08% 3.81% 3.54% 2.48% 2.61% 1.63%
2025/10/25 9.61% 7.56% 11.31% 8.1% 5.41% 4.5% 3.61% 3.04% 3.22% 0.99%
2025/10/26 10.46% 8.02% 10.13% 8.48% 6.8% 4.69% 3.74% 3.66% 2.71% 1.39%
2025/10/27 11.18% 7.39% 10.15% 8.49% 5.24% 4.82% 4.04% 3.14% 1.9% 1.04%
2025/10/28 9.9% 9% 6.92% 7.66% 4.52% 4.35% 3.34% 3.56% 2.02% 2.37%
2025/10/29 11.42% 9.56% 7.68% 6.39% 4.93% 3.42% 2.54% 3% 2.24% 1.9%
2025/10/30 12.48% 11.23% 8.02% 5.5% 5.41% 4.09% 2.51% 2.83% 2.02% 2.48%
2025/10/31 13.75% 10% 7.03% 6.33% 5.95% 4.35% 3.15% 3.06% 2.26% 1.8%
  • ee.co.uk
  • uswitch.com
  • vodafone.co.uk
  • three.co.uk
  • virginmedia.com
  • lebara.co.uk
  • giffgaff.com
  • o2.co.uk
  • wifibooster-pro.co.uk
  • sky.com

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EE.co.uk started October with 7.95% and ended at 13.75%, showing a steady rise. Uswitch.com fluctuated, peaking at 11.23% before closing at 10.0%. Vodafone.co.uk saw a mid-month peak, finishing at 7.03%. Three.co.uk’s share decreased, ending at 6.33%. Virginmedia.com had a low start, peaking mid-month, and closed at 5.95%. Lebara.co.uk’s share increased, ending at 4.35%. Giffgaff.com remained stable, closing at 3.15%. O2.co.uk fluctuated, ending at 3.06%. Wifibooster-pro.co.uk’s share decreased, closing at 2.26%. Sky.com started strong but declined, ending at 1.8%.

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
    Fast, Reliable Broadband - EE Full Fibre Broadband Deals https://www.ee.co.uk › ee › broadband

    Superior Connectivity with our Smart Hub Pro & Smart WiFi Pro powered by WiFi 7 technology

  2. 2
    Postcode Check - Best Internet In My Area https://www.fibrecompare.com

    We Show Fibre Broadband Deals From All Of The Large UK Internet Service Providers. Compare the best broadband and fibre packages in your area.

  3. 3
    O2 SIM Only Deals - Exclusive Online Discounts https://www.o2.co.uk

    Stream & Scroll On A SIM Plan That Suits You. Explore Our Flexible Range Of SIM Only Deals

  4. 4
    Compare All Wifi Providers https://www.uswitch.com › internet › deals

    Wifi Price Comparison Site — Find Broadband & TV Deals Available In Your Area. Check Out Our Featured Broadband Deals.

  5. 5
    Grab A Deal: Ultrafast Fibre - Only £23.99 Per Month https://www.virginmedia.com

    Fibre Deals From £23.99/m For 24 Mos. £27.99/m From April 2026. £31.99/m From April 2027. Grab...

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In the competitive landscape of broadband and SIM deals, EE.co.uk stands out with its promise of superior connectivity through advanced WiFi 7 technology. Fibrecompare.com and Uswitch.com focus on comparison, offering users the best local deals. O2.co.uk highlights flexibility with exclusive SIM-only discounts, while Virginmedia.com tempts with ultrafast fibre at competitive prices.

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