Who uses the 3 network?

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

Networks like Honest Mobile, iD Mobile, SMARTY and Superdrug piggyback on Three's network for coverage. In the UK, it also possible to access a Three mobile signal when you're using a SIM card from Honest Mobile, iD Mobile, SMARTY and Superdrug Mobile. This is because they piggyback on Three's mobile network coverage.
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Is EE the same as 3?

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 three a good UK network?

Three is one of the four major networks in the UK, offering decent network coverage and a good array of SIM-only deals, as well as pay monthly handset contracts.
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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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Does 3 have good coverage?

The Three mobile network covers 99% of the population and is constantly improving. 4G coverage isn't quite as high as rival networks such as EE, but you shouldn't experience connection problems in towns and cities.
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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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Is Virgin and 3 the same?

Our verdict on data speeds:

It will depend where you live, however. Some areas might not have 5G and Virgin tends to have faster 4G speeds in city centres. But Three are generally faster over all your usage."
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What network do Asda use?

We're powered by Vodafone with up to 99% UK population coverage.
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Does 3 Use EE 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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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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Are Three and Vodafone on the same network?

No, Three & Vodafone run different networks.
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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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Who is better EE or Vodafone?

If you want fast speeds and almost-perfect coverage, then EE is the standout winner. Its network is simply faster than the rest, and has the best coverage. Speed freaks will find it's a step ahead of the competition. Vodafone isn't far behind though, and both providers are generally faster than Three and O2.
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Why is my 3 data 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 is the fastest mobile network in UK?

The carrier with the fastest 4G network in the UK is widely considered to be EE. According to tests carried out by OpenSignal, EE was found to have the highest average speed in the UK with over a 10Mbps advantage on the nearest rival, Vodafone.
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What network does Vodafone use?

What network does Vodafone use? Vodafone uses its own network to operate. Every Australian mobile relies on either the Vodafone, Telstra or Optus network. A considerable number of mobile providers rely on the Vodafone network, making it a major network provider in Australia.
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What's better EE or O2?

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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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 EE the best network?

EE's network is widely accepted as being the best in the UK. It covers 99% of the population, with 85% of the geographical area of the country within reach of its masts. What's more, its 5G network is the fastest growing too, with dozens of major cities and towns enjoying access to the next-gen tech.
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