Who uses 3 network UK?

There are currently three MVNOs (Mobile Virtual network Operators) that use Three's network, specifically SMARTY, iD Mobile and FreedomPop.
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Who else uses the 3 network?

Overview Of Networks Using Three

Besides Three themselves, there are also four other mobile networks that will give you access to Three's coverage. These networks are Honest Mobile, iD Mobile, SMARTY and Superdrug Mobile.
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Is 3 network any good UK?

Three review: Customer service

41% were still satisfied, but this still leaves Three trailing for satisfaction overall. These results are backed up by Ofcom's latest figures. Three's score for overall satisfaction – 86% – is still the lowest of any major UK network, and 13% of its customers had a reason to complain.
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Are 3 and EE the same network?

EE and Three are two major mobile networks in the UK, although they offer different experiences to customers. EE has better coverage, faster 4G and 5G services and a range of extras customers can add to their plans. On the other hand, Three is all about value and they triumph over EE on price for every type of tariff.
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Is 3 the same network as Vodafone?

No, Three & Vodafone run different networks.
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Do 3 and EE use the same masts?

Historically, EE and Three have a mast sharing agreement which was signed off before EE was formed from the old Orange and T-Mobile brands. This was recently extended in early February, for both companies to continue to share its 4G masts and back-haul networks and associated costs.
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Is Three a reliable network?

As for a general customer service rating,in industry regulator Ofcom's most recent survey in customer satisfaction, Three came bottom out of the other ranked providers (including EE, Giffgaff, O2, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Vodafone) with a score of 89%, below the sector average of 93%.
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What network does Tesco use?

Tesco Mobile coverage

Tesco Mobile uses O2's network, which covers 99% of the population for 4G. That's in line with all its household-name rivals, such as O2 and EE.
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Is 3 the same as O2?

"Today, O2 will become Three as 1.5 million customers are welcomed into the Three family. This means the O2 logo will be replaced by a Three logo in stores, on the website, and on phones and bills.
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Is Vodafone or 3 network better?

Coverage. Winner: Vodafone generally have better 4G coverage than Three. Vodafone's 4G coverage consistently ranks above Three's, especially when we move away from urban centres and look at rural coverage instead.
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What is best mobile network in UK?

According to RootMetrics, EE is the provider of the best mobile coverage across the UK. Vodafone is the second-best option, while Three is third in Wales and England followed by O2, and vice versa for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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What coverage does 3 have in the UK?

Our 4G network covers 99.8% of the UK outdoor population. To find out if it's in your area, search for your postcode. Our 3G network covers 98.7% of the UK outdoor population. To find out if it's in your area, search for your postcode.
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What network does Asda use?

Asda mobile uses the Vodafone network.
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Which network does virgin use?

Which network does Virgin Mobile use? Virgin Mobile uses Vodafone's infrastructure and spectrum, so the two networks have the same coverage, meaning 5G is available in a large number of locations on Virgin Mobile.
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What network does O2 use?

These networks are giffgaff, Lycamobile, Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile. If you're using one of these four networks, you'll get the same coverage as customers on O2.
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Which UK network has the most customers?

Mobile network providers: most used mobile networks in United Kingdom (UK) in 2021. Among those polled by Ofcom in the first quarter of 2021, EE emerged as the most popular mobile service providers, with 22 percent of respondents reporting using the service.
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Does Three own O2?

On 24 March 2015, Three's parent company Hutchison Whampoa announced it would acquire the UK operations of O2 for £10.25 billion, subject to regulatory approval.
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Is giffgaff better than 3?

Coverage. Winner: giffgaff has better coverage across the UK. giffgaff operates on the O2 mobile network while Three mobile uses its own network to deliver services. So, giffgaff have better coverage than Three across most categories with Three only pulling level when we look at coverage outside premises.
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What network is Giff Gaff?

Giffgaff uses O2's network, meaning users enjoy 99% coverage across the UK. That means it's as good as the likes of Vodafone and Three and only just behind EE.
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What network uses Vodafone?

VOXI, Virgin Mobile, Asda Mobile, Lebara Mobile and Talkmobile are mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that use the Vodafone network.
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What network does Plusnet use?

Plusnet Mobile is proud to use the UK's best network, EE. Providing 80% geographic and 99% population coverage across the UK, you'll rarely struggle to fill those signal bars.
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Why is my Three 4G so slow?

Make sure your device has enough signal. If you only have one or two bars of signal on your device, pages may be very slow to load or fail completely. You should use your device in an area where it will get a better signal. Switch Wi-Fi off and check your connection.
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Which network is better O2 or EE?

Coverage and speeds

According to Opensignal's Mobile Network Experience Report (April 2021) EE has 4G availability 95.3% of the time compared to 89.3% for O2. EE continues to be unbeatable in terms of download speeds, with a Download Speed Experience of 39 Mbps compared 17.3 Mbps for O2.
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