Three Broadband Review
Three provides home broadband using its 4G and 5G mobile networks. It does not require landline or wires. Instead, a 4G or 5G Home Hub router is provided to get mobile signal from a mast and create a WiFi network for all devices in your home.
Also known as Home-Fi, it’s simple to set up – no engineer or digging required. Just switch on your hub and start using the internet. For better signal, you can also move the hub around as needed.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- It’s a good alternative in areas with slow fibre speeds.
- The speed is satisfactory and even better in areas with 5G coverage.
- No landline or line rental needed.
- Installation is fast and the system is highly portable.
- Reasonable prices with flexible contracts.
- 30-day money-back guarantee.
Cons
- Speed and stability are dependent on mobile signal and coverage.
- 5G broadband is not available in many parts of the UK.
- Poor indoor coverage and weak signal can affect performance.
- Traffic management can impact the quality of your internet experience.
- Mixed customer reviews.
Speeds, Plans and Prices
The speeds, plans, and prices of Three Home Broadband differ based on network availability (4G or 5G) and your choice of a 4G or 5G hub.
- There are two different average download speeds- 40Mbps and 150Mbps with average upload speeds of 10Mbps and 20Mbps.
- All plans come with unlimited data and options for either a 4G or 5G hub.
- You can choose from 1 month or 24-month contracts, with no setup cost, starting from £20 per month.
- Offer: Free for 3 months
Three Hub Routers
The internet connection is established through a 4G or 5G router, sent to you once you sign up.
4G Hub
- Dual-band, 802.11ac WiFi 5 router.
- Download speeds up to 600Mbps.
- Upload speeds up to 150Mbps.
- Four gigabit ports.
- Mini SIM.
- It can connect up to 64 devices at the same time.
5G Hub
- Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) Mediatek T750 router.
- Micro SIM.
- Can handle download speeds up to 4.7Gbps.
- Upload speeds up to 542Mbps.
- Can handle up to 30 devices at once.
Is Three Home Broadband Any Good?
Three Home Broadband offers several advantages.
- It’s quick to set up and can deliver high-speed broadband if you can’t get fibre in your area.
- It’s also suitable as a backup to fixed broadband.
- With Three, you can do everything from browsing to 4K streaming.
- The plans are affordable and flexible with a 30 day trial.
Overall, it’s a good option to consider if it satisfies your requirements.
Three customer service
Three Home Broadband, like any broadband provider, has a mix of reviews.
Three’s customer service offers support through live chat. Its online support also provides answers related to service and issues.
Availability
Three’s 5G network covers 600 cities (60% of the UK population) while the 4G covers 99% of the UK population.
You can check the availability for your location using the postcode checker available on Three’s website.