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3 (Three) mobile broadband coverage
3 offers one of the most extensive mobile broadband networks in the UK. However its important to check coverage on 3's (www.Three.co.uk) website before signing up. This article will help you to do this and guide you through other things to be aware of before signing up to mobile broadband.
3 mobile broadband map
Source: www.ofcom.com/3gmobilebroadband
The 3 mobile broadband network (www.Three.co.uk) is the newest mobile network in the UK. It was launched at the same time as the 3G (third-generation) mobile standard and was designed specifically to offer the internet over the airwaves, both on your mobile and your laptop.
Broadband coverage is just as important a consideration as price when deciding on the best package for you. Both are worth investigating to ensure that you get the right mobile broadband. Our mobile broadband comparison tool can help you find the best mobile broadband package depending on your needs.
The 3 network has the best 3G network coverage of the UK networks, meaning you have a higher chance of being covered in your area with 3 than with anyone else.
The coverage map (right) shows in purple which areas of the UK are covered by 3. This gives you a good at-a-glance idea, but it is vital to check that you are covered before taking out a mobile broadband contract. You can do this by checking out the postcode search on the 3 (www.Three.co.uk) website.
As the map shows, 3 offers extensive coverage throughout most of England and the South and South-East of Scotland. Unfortunately there is little or no coverage around West Wales and most of Northern Scotland.
Three mobile broadband packages
3 offers a choice of mobile broadband package including a combination of pay-as-you-go and 1-month, 12-month, 18-month and 24-month contracts.
The company also offers a free laptop with some of their 24 month contracts. IIt is important to choose the best package for your needs as if you don’t download large amounts or are happy to take a longer contract, then you can save money.
You can compare the mobile broadband packages on offer from 3 below:
3 mobile broadband packages
| Supplier | Package details | Speed (up to) | 1st year cost | Monthly charge | Download limit | Go |
| Lite 1GB (24 months) | 7Mb | £90.00 | £7.50 | 1GB | ||
| Lite 1GB (18 months) | 7Mb | £90.00 | £7.50 | 1GB | ||
| 5GB (18 months) | 7Mb | £144.00 | £15.00 | 5GB | ||
| 5GB (1 month) | 7Mb | £189.99 | £15.00 | 5GB |
3 mobile broadband with free laptop offers
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What is mobile broadband?
3G mobile broadband from 3 allows you to use the 3 mobile network to get online. When you sign up for any 3 mobile broadband package you will get a USB modem and sim card. It is then a matter of plugging the modem into your PC and clicking 'connect' to get online.
This modem connects you to the 3 network as long as you are in an area covered by 3, you can get on the web.
Being the UK’s number 1 in UK 3G coverage, the 3 network reaches over 91% of the UK population, so you are more likely to be able to get online wherever you are than with any other network. You can find specific information about which areas are covered on the 3 website (www.Three.co.uk)
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