Rate My Network: Three UK

[Ben]

Rating your network on Talk3G helps other members make decisions about their choice of provider. It also helps Talk3G reach conclusions about how the different networks are faring in the UK.

Please be honest when casting your votes. Simply pick each of the statements that you believe is true for your network... but try not to select them all.

This poll is for Three UK only.

[getti]

My network hardly ever drops calls
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[solo12002]

" My network hardly ever drops calls"

No need to they drop web and walk often enough and then charge more for 08 numbers lol

[gorilla]

I'm very happy with three and my current tariff, which is why the iphone will annoy me, cos it's on O2, will cost me more up front and more per month.

[3GScottishUser]

Who would have thought I would ever have returned to 3 for the third time on a contract?

After 7 months on Mix & Match I would rate 3's coverage as much improved but still subject to network handovers and call dropping in quite built up areas. I am hoping the integration of the T-Mobile and 3 3G networks will solve this issue once and for all.

3's extras are great value but more novelties than everyday useable benefits (Skype, MSN etc). Their mobile portal is good with lots of free content including free videos. Mobile TV and Internet pricing is good for regular and occasional users.

I also have a dongle on the lite contract deal at £4 a month and it is excellent where it can receive 3's coverage. Ideal for browsing and a great value way to stay in touch with the net when there is no Wi-Fi coverage available.

As for Customer Service..... well its better but its still mainly based in India and that probably wont be a positive for most customers. I have had little occasion to use it thankfully.

3's European roaming rates have all but wiped out the calling card providers. 25p/min to call the UK and 10p to receive calls is good value and 3 like home is the best tariff ever for use abroad.

Overall: Content but only because pricing is lower than others. If I needed the service for business I would use a network with integrated 2/3G coverage. For leisure use though 3 seems OK now and appears to be improving.