Following the launches of O2, Vodafone, and EE’s 4G LTE networks in the UK, mobile service provider Three has announced that it is launching its 4G network within the region by December. Existing customers on Three’s network will get 4G service at no extra charge upon launch, with plans for new customers being priced competitively against other carriers.
Three’s LTE service is notable for being compatible with the iPhone 5’s network bands, and will also allow consumers to select devices that are compatible with the new service. The company also announced earlier this week that it would abolish roaming charges for service in seven countries.
I’m really pleased to announce, that in December, London, Birmingham and Manchester will see the start of our 4G roll out. That’s not a bad early Christmas present is it? Even better than that, we’ll be busy rolling out in a further 50 cities by the end of 2014. And by the end of 2015? Well we aim to have covered a massive 98% of the population by then.
The carrier also plans to include its “All You Can Eat” data plans in its new 4G service at no extra cost. Three’s service in the UK was originally launched in 2003, and had a total of 8.8 million subscribers as of 2012.
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