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Three Mobile Phone Tariffs

The recently announced "One Plan" tariff from Three offers good value, particularly as providers start to reduce unlimited data plans.

The One Plan includes 2000 minutes, 5000 Three to Three minutes, 5000 text messages and 1GB of Internet usage, prices on a Sim only basis start from £25 a month (12 months) or if you need a handset between £28-£45 (24 months).

Other plans include Internet/Texter/Talker, these offer a variety of options from £12 per month along with 1 month, 30 day rolling contract Sim only plans from only £5 per month.

Three have also introduced Micro-Sim data plans for the iPad, rolling contracts start from just £7.50 a month for 1GB of data.

Three network benefits include Free Skype to Skype calls, Windows Live Messenger chat, free voicemail and 25% off Mobile Broadband.

Three Service Coverage UK

Three have focused very much on their coverage strength and network infrastructure, through investment and partner agreements the Three network now covers 99% of the population for calls and text messages with a network of 10400 masts.

In addition Three have an agreement with Orange for customers to automatically use their masts/network if a customer falls outside of their local coverage.

Three also have the UK's best high speed mobile broadband network. Three promises to reach 98% of the UK population for Internet and mobile broadband use by the end of 2010.

Three Customer Services

Three's consumer range is extensive, starting from Pay Monthly, Pay as you go, Sim Only, Mobile Broadband and Laptops.

Coverage extends to 99% of the UK population, along with free standard delivery, a secure transactional web portal and a 14 days return policy.

Customers have access to services and account management via the "My3 account" interface in which customers can view/pay bills, purchase top ups and buy add ons either via their PC or Phone.

Three also provide a comprehensive online FAQ that covers common questions, set up guides, troubleshooting for all of their product range.

Contact and email details are easily found via the website, you can also request a callback within 72 hours.

Contact Three Customer Services

3 Customer Services
Hutchison 3G UK Ltd
PO Box 333
Glasgow
G2 9AG

Three Customer Services Telephone

From your Three mobile DIAL 333 (Free)
From a landline DIAL 0843 373 3333 (landlines or other networks may vary)
From abroad DIAL +44 7782 333 333 (landlines or other networks may vary)

Three History

The 3/Three Brand and network founded in 2002 is owned by Hutchison Whampoa Limited who have majority interests in the 3 branded networks that service over 11 countries.

The UK network launched on the 3rd March 2003 (3/3/2003), the fastest roll out in telecoms history and within 3 years the network acquired over 3 million subscribers.

Towards the end of 2005 the network had increased its customer base to 4 million and was the UK's largest 3G network, having more 3G subscribers than all of its competitors put together.

Utilising the new 3G technology, Three were the first mobile network to provide streaming tv and music content to consumers, this included sporting events and highlights from tv shows such as Big Brother and XFactor.

Three's brand, products and high street presence have continued to grow while also creating the UK's most extensive high speed mobile broadband network that covers 94.5% of the UK population with a target of 98% by the end of 2010.

Three are also active in the industry with campaigns for competition in the market, cheaper pricing of roaming calls and less hidden charges.

Three news

T-Mobile Confirm Pricing for Samsung Galaxy SIII

T-Mobile is the last of the major networks to confirm their pricing for the eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy SIII, which will be available on the T-Mobile Full Monty package, offering customers unlimited data for mobile internet usage. The standard deal for T-Mobile will see the SIII available on the £36 a month Full Monty package, offering unlimited text messages and unlimited T-Mobile to T-Mobile calls, as well as unlimited data. The Full Monty deal also gives 2,000 minutes for calls to other networks. The other networks had already released details of their standard pricing tariffs for the Galaxy SIII. To recap, Vodafone...

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Orange is Most Complained About UK Mobile Network

OfCom has released the latest figures concerning consumer complaints about mobile networks, and it is Orange that sits in first place of the list. The number of complaints regarding Orange shot up in the last quarter, soaring to 0.17 complaints per thousand customers, up from 0.07 in the previous quarter. The main reason behind the significant increase is due to the hike in charges for pay monthly price plans, which included customers who were already tied into a long-term contract. Just behind Orange came Three, normally the most complained about network, sitting at 0.15 complaints per thousand customers, just up on the...

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Three Sign Partnership Agreement with eBay

Three has signed an agreement with eBay, that will see the eBay mobile app come pre-installed on all Android devices in the Three range. The app will start being added to handsets from this Spring, allowing Three users to easily control their sales and purchases on the online auction site from the palm of their hands. The eBay app is already extremely popular with users, having been downloaded over 70 million times, globally, and in the last year users of eBay's mobile services generated almost $5bn worth of sales. Shopping by mobile is becoming increasingly popular with consumers, as more and more users...

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Three Upgrading Network for Faster Data Services

Three has announced plans to launch HSPA+ mobile data services in the UK, bringing faster data transfer to users of the Three network. Three have been busy investing in their network since last year to implement the upgrade, and the service should be ready to launch nationwide later this Summer. HSPA+ services can sometimes be referred to as 4G, but generally the term 4G should be used in conjunction with LTE, or Long Term Evolution services. However an upgrade to HSPA+ is still worthwhile, as it can effectively double the data speeds for consumers with a compatible handset, offering twice the speed...

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Three Network Experiences New Year Data Surge

Three reports that data usage on their network surged by 500 percent on New Year's Eve, with total data usage on the night measuring in at 80 terabytes, up from 14 terabytes in 2010. New Year's Day also saw intense data usage, with 74 terabytes used. Facebook was one of the most popular destinations for smartphone users, with a 20% jump in traffic between midnight and 1 am. The number of SMS messages also went up to 46 million this New Year, up from 36 million in 2010. Calls went from 19 million to 21 million. However, it is the phenomenal growth in data...

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