3 / Three mobile phones

Introduction to 3

3 is the UK's largest 3G mobile phone network operator, delivering calling, text messaging, data and entertainment services to millions of UK customers over the popular 3 / Three mobile phone network - and to millions more world-wide.

Instead of buying a mobile phone on a Three contract from a dealer, you can buy direct from 3's own online shop, which specialises in offering all the very latest 3G phones from makers including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG and Motorola. You'll also get great value from 3's mobile broadband deals. 3 provides a choice of 3G USB stick and dongle modems, each available free on a Three contract. These affordable mobile broadband price plans start from just £10 per month.

If you buy direct from 3 Store, you'll avoid any cashback hassles, as any discounts will be applied directly and automatically to your bills by the Three network itself:

Visit the official online three / 3 shop:
Three mobile phones Browse 3's mobile phone contract deals and pay monthly price plans, then order direct from 3's shop for fast, FREE, next day UK delivery.	3 mobile broadband Get 3 mobile broadband on your laptop with a FREE USB modem and price plans starting from just £10 per month at Three's shop.

Whether you're ordering a Three phone or a 3G USB modem, if you place your order online before 1pm you'll qualify for FREE next working day delivery. Subject to stock availability, orders placed with Three's online shop by 1pm from Monday to Friday will be delivered the next day, with weekend orders arriving on Tuesdays.

Buying from Three

3 store has strict policies about dealing openly and fairly with its customers. For example, if the deal you've chosen includes any line rental discounts, they'll be applied directly to your bill by 3 - so there are no cashback claims to worry about.

Ordering online from Three's shop takes place over a secure internet connection, employing similar encryption measures to those used by other security-conscious online shops.

3 also offers UK customers a 14 day peace of mind guarantee. Subject to clear conditions, you have 14 days from the date of delivery to return your product if you change your mind.

3's online shop is very well designed, telling you everything you need to know in a clear, easy to understand format. This ranges from providing essential information like the minimum length of each contract period to telling you exactly what will be included in the box with your Three mobile phone or USB modem.

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3 Clearance Offers

If you're a mobile phone bargain hunter, check out 3's clearance mobile deals. This special section of the official online Three shop , 3 store, offers a regularly updated choice of Three mobile phones. All of the mobiles in this range are available to buy on Three contracts, direct from 3's shop, at extra low prices.

Some could be refurbished Three phones (notated with an R next to the mobile phone model name). These have typically been returned under the terms of 3 shop's 14-day money back, peace of mind guarantee.

Others may be limited stock or end of range models, recently discontinued from the Three network's main phone range.

Either way, all Three phones offered for sale in the clearance section of 3's shop come with a full guarantee - providing you with exactly the same assurance of quality as when you buy any other 3 mobile.

3 mobile deals in this area of the 3 store are available strictly whilst stocks last - so if you see a 3 mobile phone contract deal that appeals to you, don't waste time snapping it up! Buying a 3 clearance phone could also qualify you for extra benefits like up to £50 credit back, included memory cards and shorter or special value price plans.

Special offer & clearance Three mobile phones

3 Mobile Broadband

With mobile broadband from 3, you can simply plug a small modem into the USB port on your PC and use 3's high speed data services to access the internet and your emails.

If you're within 3's Turbo network area, you can get connection speeds of up to 2.8mbps.

3 offers a choice of USB modems, including dongles and USB sticks. They can even be swapped between different computers, so you can take your broadband connection with you!

Mobile broadband is priced very competitively. Depending on where and how much you use your internet connection, it could even work out better to use 3's broadband as an all-in-one solution, covering your use at home as well as when you're out and about.

If you take out a contract deal, most of 3's USB devices come with no initial cost. Price plans then start from £10 on 18 month contracts.

Mobile broadband from 3

More about 3 in the UK

3's full name is Hutchison 3G UK Limited. From it's London-based head office, the company manages the UK's biggest 3G mobile network.

With a compatible 3G / Three mobile phone, you can use 3's 3G network to enjoy video and music, including video calls. 3 offers a wide range of entertainment and content services, which can be accessed through Planet 3, it's online mobile portal (free to browse from a 3 phone).

Of course, you don't have use any of these added features. Such extras aside, 3's price plans offer great value for money on regular voice calls and text messaging. On this basis alone, a deal from 3 may represent better value than other networks.

And the days of clunky 3G handsets are well behind us. You'll be able to find a 3G phone to suit your design preferences, choosing from a wide range of lightweight, slim and stylish mobile phones.

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