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How to ensure your phone is ready for the 3G switch off

We’re phasing out our 3G network and aim to switch it off by the end of 2024. It’s a good time to make sure your settings are correctly enabled, to make the most of our network. How to ensure your device is 4G ready If using a dual SIM phone, check ...

JonathanB by Community Moderator
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4G Calling Abroad

Whether it’s for that just in case of emergency call, or so you can give your family and friends back home a moment by moment playback of your time away, staying connected whilst abroad is really important. Many networks around the world are already ...

JonathanB by Community Moderator
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Stop the 3G switch off

I have had no end of trouble with my 4G service on my so called home broadband either going off completely or dropping to 3G. There has been no further areas upgraded to 5G within 30 miles so that is never coming. You need to stop the 3G switch off i...

Biobob by Fledgling
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Underground wifi

I am unable to connect to Wi-Fi on underground I am using iphone11 pro

Tuns by Fledgling
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Can’t use phone abroad

Hi, my phone isn’t working abroad and spend cap isn’t working or showing on the app or web so I can’t see if that’s the issue. None of your operators are available either and not having a phone as a single girl travelling on her own is nothing short ...

I cannot use my phone abroad

I have an iPhone 13 and cannot use it in Canary Islands. I have a pay monthly plan but cannot get anything!  Data roaming is turned on. Do I need anything else? Cannot get through on app or telephone or live chat

Wifi

the best thing I have from three is my WiFi no landline needed you can take it with you when you go away just can't wait till we get 5g coverage where I am

How do I switch to 3G only on iPhone 13?

4G is extremely congested near me (<0.3 Mb/s download) and no 5G. Customer services told me to switch to 3G (under Settings > Mobile data > Mobile data options) as it should work better but the only options I get are: 5G On, 5G Auto and 4G. Does anyo...

Can't send texts

For some reason I cannot send text messages today, it just says "couldn't send"

Jayman77 by Fledgling
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Net work

I’ve just moved over to 3 from virgin media and the package I’ve been given is unbelievable value for money. I can’t believe how much virgin was ripping me off. Plus the transition moving my old phone number over by the colleague at the call centre w...

Anniem by Fledgling
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