Tag: Three

More roaming changes come as Three modifies Go Roam terms and conditions and introduces daily charges in EU and beyond.

Published date September 9, 2021

They said it would never happen. It did.

Three updates its visual identity as it moves on from promoting itself as a challenger network

Published date July 2, 2021

Three has today begun on a journey to talk up its strengths and investment, doing away with the long-standing portrayal of itself as a small player punching above its weight.

Xiaomi brings Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Ultra to UK

Published date May 6, 2021

Two new models in the Mi 11 series have arrived in the UK today in the form of the surprisingly well featured Mi 11 Lite 5G and the no holds barred Mi 11 Ultra flagship.

Three axes RPI increases; replaces it with a fixed 4.5% annual increase instead

Published date October 29, 2020

As of now, the RPI increase on contracts is no more for new contracts and upgrades. Instead, Three has introduced a fixed annual increase of 4.5%.

Three axes Go Binge but existing users can keep it until they upgrade or the contract ‘expires’

Published date October 1, 2020

Three has quietly dropped Go Binge, its zero-rated streaming service aimed at customers not on an unlimited data plan.

Three now stocking the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi Note 9, while Halfords takes on the Mi Scooter range

Published date August 28, 2020

Xiaomi has today announced pricing for its new e-scooters in the UK, along with the news that Three is now stocking the Mi 10 and Redmi Note 9 on contract.

£379 OnePlus Nord is official; early customers can get more goodies too

Published date July 21, 2020

OnePlus has finally announced the Nord. Just about everything was already revealed by OnePlus over the last month, but not the price. Starting at £379, it’s way below expectations.

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro now officially on sale in the UK

Published date April 21, 2020

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro go on official sale today. Find out where you can buy them, or the new accessories, and what deals are available.

Three 5G Testing Part Three: St Albans Hospital

Published date March 4, 2020

So here’s my third attempt to find the ‘Real 5G’ on Three, and it doesn’t seem to be going so well… That said, it was the best result so far – and EE didn’t even have 5G in the same location, so maybe I’m getting closer to finding the elusive… [Click for more]

Three 5G Testing Part Two: North London

Published date March 3, 2020

So, after a disappointing start to Three’s 5G service north of London last week, I ventured into (north) London to try again. As before, I went armed with a 5G phone to try out Three’s service, plus a phone to try EE’s service in the same location. I’m quickly coming… [Click for more]

Three 5G coverage map shows the initial coverage will be somewhat limited

Published date February 25, 2020

While Three has by far the most 5G spectrum and is likely to be extremely disruptive in the long run, there’s some way to go if this is the coverage we can expect after switch-on. Although the maps shown here are not yet public, they were generated using data loaded… [Click for more]

Three’s 5G network to go live at London Fashion Week at end of February

Published date February 14, 2020

Originally destined to launch at the end of 2019, Three’s 5G network (not to be confused with its home broadband service launched last year for Londoners only) will go live at the end of February in 65 locations. It will be launched with a showcase of its ‘5G superiority’ with… [Click for more]

Three is shuttering its loyalty reward scheme Wuntu next month

Published date November 26, 2019

Wuntu is closing, which may not come as much of a surprise. A bigger surprise might be that people were actually using it in recent times. Three customers will be receiving notifications in the coming days to thank users for using the service (or not) and stating that all offers… [Click for more]

Three offers 4G speed boost as 5G rollout continues

Published date September 19, 2019

When it comes to mobile network discussions, most talk these days is about 5G. But there’s still plenty of life left in 4G, and today Three has announced further enhancements to its 4G network. At a time when the average monthly data usage on Three’s network has exceeded 10GB per… [Click for more]

Smarty offers ‘25% off unlimited data for life’ deal

Published date September 10, 2019

Smarty, the virtual network powered by Three, is offering a very special deal on its unlimited data plan. Instead of the usual £25 per month price, customers signing up can get a 25% discount that brings the fee down to £18.75 a month – for life (referring to the life… [Click for more]

Three adds two more 5G handsets to its portfolio

Published date August 30, 2019

Three has today announced that it is adding the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G to its range of 5G-ready handsets. This joins the existing Huawei Mate 20 X 5G and Samsung Note 10+ 5G models already on sale. Customers buying a Samsung handset can get… [Click for more]

Three switches on 5G network, starting with a wirefree unlimited home broadband service

Published date August 19, 2019

Three has today switched on its 5G network, which starts not with a range of handsets but rather a 5G router that offers an alternative to fixed-line broadband. With a simple £35 per month charge, and truly unlimited data, Three’s offering does away with the need for a landline that… [Click for more]

Three’s 5G network will be available to all; unlimited data plans continue unchanged

Published date July 26, 2019

As widely expected, Three is continuing its unlimited data offerings with the imminent launch of its own 5G network. Today, Three confirmed that every single existing customer will be able to use 5G (subject to getting a 5G handset or other 5G device, such as a router) immediately. No plan… [Click for more]