Sure’s mobile network is better than Manx Telecom’s, if assessors are right.

A network quality assessment has been carried out by independent telecommunication network experts Systemics.

Systemics PAB, which also undertakes benchmarking for Vodafone UK, was commissioned by Sure to perform the measuring campaign to international standards, evaluating the quality of experience of mobile services provided by both Sure and Manx Telecom over 600 miles throughout the Isle of Man.

Sure’s 4G mobile network was found to be the fastest for data downloads, with speeds averaging nearly 40% faster than Manx Telecom.

Sure says it has invested heavily in 4G+ (also known as LTE-Advanced), which is the latest, market-leading mobile technology that means peak speeds can be twice as fast, and users can consistently get a higher speed, even when a lot of people are connecting at once.

The mobile coverage provided by Sure was assessed to be much stronger and more widespread with 75% of the island able to access 4G+ services compared to just 4% on the Manx Telecom network.

The report also noted that Sure is ’clearly ahead of the competition in terms of voice quality’.

’The results of the independent study show that Sure not only has the fastest mobile network, but we also provide the highest quality mobile experience on the Isle of Man.

This is especially rewarding as breadth and depth of coverage is so important for our customers’ everyday mobile experience,’ said Mike Phillips, boss of Sure in the Isle of Man.

’Sure’s 4G and 4G+ networks are the result of a multimillion-pound investment made to equip the island with an infrastructure that enables it to punch well above its weight when it comes to superfast mobile services. We’re enormously proud that our networks deliver the very best mobile experience and Systemics’ findings back up our investment commitment.’