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Three SIM only deals and prices

One of the UK's four mobile networks, now part of VodafoneThree.

Network
Own network
Contract
24 months
Price rises
Up £2.30 a month every 1 April
EU roaming
Depends on the plan
Data
Unlimited
Ofcom complaints
2 per 100,000 (average 2)

What to watch for

  • Three's listed prices include a £5 discount for paying by Direct Debit.
  • Rises each April depend on data: £1.80, £1.90 or £2.30 a month.
  • Lite plans charge a daily fee for EU roaming.

Checked 26 October 2026 · Three website

Three SIM-only deals

3 deals

Three

Unlimited Lite

  • Unlimited data
  • 24 months
  • Three network
  • 5G
  • EU roaming extra

Download speed capped at 100Mbps. No roaming included (Lite tier).

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£22/mo

  • then £24.30 from Apr 2027
  • then £26.60 from Apr 2028

Total cost: £583 · avg £24.30/mo

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Checked 26 Oct 2026

Three

Unlimited Lite+

  • Unlimited data
  • 24 months
  • Three network
  • 5G
  • EU roaming extra

Full speed (no 100Mbps cap). No roaming included.

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£26/mo

  • then £28.30 from Apr 2027
  • then £30.60 from Apr 2028

Total cost: £679 · avg £28.30/mo

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Checked 17 Oct 2026

Three

Unlimited Complete

  • Unlimited data
  • 24 months
  • Three network
  • 5G
  • EU roaming included

Download speed capped at 100Mbps. Includes Paramount+ for 24 months.

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£28/mo

  • then £30.30 from Apr 2027
  • then £32.60 from Apr 2028

Total cost: £727 · avg £30.30/mo

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Checked 17 Oct 2026

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Three offers and promo codes

  • Unlimited Lite: Download speed capped at 100Mbps. No roaming included (Lite tier).
  • Unlimited Lite+: Full speed (no 100Mbps cap). No roaming included.
  • Unlimited Complete: Download speed capped at 100Mbps. Includes Paramount+ for 24 months.

Promo codes: we don't list them, because SIM only discounts are usually built into the advertised price rather than unlocked with a code. Codes on voucher sites are often expired or for other products.

Already with Three? These prices are for new customers. Near the end of your contract, Three will often offer a similar price to keep you, so compare it with the deals above before you agree.

About Three

Three is part of VodafoneThree, formed when Vodafone and Three merged in 2025.

Opensignal's January 2026 report found Three had the fastest 5G speeds.

What you get with Three

  • Unlimited calls and texts, 5G and Three+ rewards on every SIM-only plan (Lite, Value and Complete).
  • eSIM, activated by an emailed QR code, and Wi-Fi Calling on compatible phones.
  • Value plans include roaming in 49 European destinations. Complete adds over 160 worldwide destinations and Paramount+.

Three contracts and getting started

  • Three's contracts last 1, 12 or 24 months and roll monthly when they end.
  • Prices rise each April by £1.80 (4GB or less), £1.90 (5GB to 99GB) or £2.30 (100GB or more) a month.
  • Lite plans don't include roaming: Go Roam in Europe costs £2.75 a day for customers who joined from 18 December 2025.

What Three deals cost over the contract

The price you sign up at, the price after every rise in the contract, and the total including fees. Three's rises: £2.30 a month every 1 April.

DealStarting priceAfter risesTotal
Unlimited Lite £22/mo £26.60/mo £583 over 24 months
Unlimited Lite+ £26/mo £30.60/mo £679 over 24 months
Unlimited Complete £28/mo £32.60/mo £727 over 24 months

How Three compares

Three's top-ranked deal, Unlimited Lite, against the best deal from each other provider in the same data range (Unlimited), by monthly price.

ProviderDealMonthly priceContract
Three Unlimited Lite £22/mo 24 months
Lyca Mobile Unlimited £12.50/mo Rolling
iD Mobile Unlimited 12-month £17/mo 12 months
SMARTY Unlimited £20/mo Rolling
giffgaff Unlimited 18-month £25/mo 18 months
O2 Unlimited Plus £25.49/mo 24 months

On the same network as Three: iD Mobile, SMARTY.

Three customer service and complaints

Ofcom received 2 complaints for every 100,000 Three pay-monthly mobile customers in January to March 2026, the same as the average of 2. In October to December 2025 it was 1.

Ofcom measure (2024)ThreeAverage
Satisfied with how a complaint was handled51%61%

Help is available in the Three app, by live chat (8am to 10pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm at weekends) and in stores.

Sources: Ofcom telecoms complaints (January to March 2026, published 23 July 2026) · Ofcom: comparing customer service (2024 data)

Three SIM only questions

How much does Three SIM only cost?

The cheapest Three deal we list is Unlimited Lite at £22 a month, or £583 over 24 months including rises and fees. The 3 Three deals we list range from £22 to £28 a month.

Does Three put prices up mid-contract?

Yes. On the Three contracts we list, the price goes up £2.30 a month every 1 April. Each deal above shows the new price and when it starts.

Does Three include EU roaming?

On some plans. 1 of the 3 Three plans we list include it; the others charge extra.

What network does Three use?

Three is one of the UK's four mobile networks. Budget brands on its network include iD Mobile, SMARTY.

Does Three have a social tariff?

Three doesn't have its own mobile social tariff. Its budget brand SMARTY offers unlimited data for £12 a month with no annual price rises and no credit check, for people on eligible benefits.

Are there Three promo codes?

We don't list promo codes, because SIM only discounts are usually built into the advertised price rather than unlocked with a code. Every current Three price we list is above, checked against Three's own site.

Can existing Three customers get these deals?

Usually not directly: these prices are for new customers. Near the end of your contract, Three will often offer you a similar price to stay, so compare it with the deals above before you agree.

How do I switch to Three?

Order a SIM or eSIM from Three. To keep your number, text PAC to 65075 from your current phone, then give the code to Three; your number usually moves within one working day, and your old contract ends when it does. Check whether you'll owe an exit fee before you switch.

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Sources, checked October 2026: vodafone.co.uk · three.co.uk · three.co.uk · three.co.uk · smarty.co.uk · insights.opensignal.com · three.co.uk