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

We've phased out our 3G network in most areas around the UK. Please check your settings are correctly enabled to be able to connect to our network. Here’s how to check you have the right settings for 4G data and 4G Calling (VoLTE) connectivity;   1. ...

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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Data roaming not working (calls and texts are)

Data roaming has not been working on my phone (Galaxy S20 5G) for over a year now. I get no data connection at all, no data icon on the top bar or anything. Texts and calls still work, but not data.I've done all the standard things (make sure I have ...

Poor reception in SW* ***

Since the 16/02 the reception has been shocking at best and now it can go to none, network coverage checking states there is a problem that’s being “worked on” how long is this likely to last though please because it has said this for nearly a week n...

Hotspot keeps failing:’(

Phone I’m using - normal iPhone 13trying to connect ps5 to watch YouTube (I have no WiFi) and as you can see in the picture it stays connected but the actual internet part goes from connected to connecting every 5 bleedin seconds and it’s rather anno...

Data roaming issue abroad

Hi all,I’m currently abroad and bought a Go Roam Pass which 3 have told me (via text) is activated. Unfortunately I can only text and call but not get online. I have tried a few times over Live chat to get help from 3 but no solutions have worked so ...

Xhollyx by Fledgling
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Does THREE_WIFI on TfL reliably work for anybody?

Has anybody figured out how to get the THREE_WIFI service on the tube to work reliably?  The old Virgin Media system used to work just fine for me - a little clunky but mostly worked.  But the THREE_WIFI system seems to be a disaster.  My phone rarel...

angled by Fledgling
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Personal hotspot

Hello, I am a PAYG user, I had been able to use personal hotspot before as I need to work during my train ride. But today on my iPhone there is no setting for personal hotspot anymore, instead it asked me to contact Three. Is anyone experiencing the ...

I never get signal

I replaced my Samsung with a newer version around December 2022. Since then i can never get signal in my "spots" around the house. The 3 shop gave me a new sim, it didnt help. I logged it with 3 as an issue, no help. My husband uses a variant of 3 an...

Unable to connect to work VPN

Suddenly overnight two days ago I am unable to connect to my work VPN from both my three devices (5g router and mobile hotspot).  This also seemed to happen when the whole 3 network went done in my area a couple of times of the last couple of days (l...

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