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VodafoneThree – History, Offers & Network Insights

VodafoneThree – History, Offers & Network Insights

VodafoneThree is the new UK mobile network formed by the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK, created to build the country’s best 5G network with a committed £11bn investment programme and long-term network and pricing undertakings approved by the CMA.

Service Distinction:

Biggest 5G Standalone ambition: VodafoneThree targets 5G SA coverage for 99% of the UK population by 2030 and “every corner” by 2034, backed by £11bn of network upgrades.

  • Instant dual‑network benefits: Within months of launch, around 28.8 million Vodafone and Three customers begin automatically using each other’s networks for the best available coverage at no extra cost.

  • Fast network lift‑off: 8,000 sites have already been upgraded, with 4G/5G improvements expanding quickly as integration ramps up.

  • Early performance gains: Opensignal analysis cited by industry press shows early benefits from MOCN sharing, including wider reach and speed uplifts; VodafoneThree has also highlighted up to 20% 4G speed improvements for Three and SMARTY customers via spectrum sharing.

  • Multi‑brand strategy: Consumer brands continue (Vodafone, Three, VOXI, SMARTY, Talkmobile) under the new combined network.

Coverage Analysis:

CoverageChecker helps UK businesses see what the VodafoneThree integration means at each address, and compare predicted service against other networks.

  • Postcode‑level checks and comparisons: Assess predicted 5G/4G availability per site; early MOCN activation means users connect to the best available coverage across both networks in enabled areas.

  • Indoor vs outdoor expectations: Use our indoor/outdoor indicators alongside Wi‑Fi Calling to plan for offices, warehouses, and retail footprints as 5G SA densification progresses to 2030/2034 targets.

  • Integration milestones: VodafoneThree reports thousands of upgraded sites and rapid expansion of shared coverage, removing 16,500 sq km of “not spots” by end‑2025.

Unique Offerings:

  • Long‑term network uplift: The merger unlocked scale to pool spectrum and accelerate 5G SA, with formal commitments to build one of Europe’s most advanced networks—designed to raise quality for retail and wholesale markets.

  • Short‑term protections: CMA‑approved remedies include pricing commitments on selected tariffs in the near term, alongside the major investment package.

  • Coverage-first for businesses: Automatic access to the best available coverage across both networks where enabled can reduce the need for dual‑fleet designs and cut downtime for field teams.

User Engagement:

  • Check your key sites: Use CoverageChecker to test HQs, warehouses, retail units, and home‑worker postcodes, then benchmark against other UK networks.

  • Compare plans and benefits: Align predicted coverage with your device mix, roaming, and resilience needs as 5G SA and MOCN roll out nationwide.

  • Optimise rollout: Prioritise 5G‑capable devices for high‑traffic locations, and plan for consolidation opportunities where combined network access improves service.

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Make data‑led decisions as the UK’s newest large‑scale network matures. Use CoverageChecker to test VodafoneThree’s predicted coverage at your addresses, compare outcomes with other UK networks, and select a plan strategy that benefits from automatic dual‑network access today and full 5G SA tomorrow. Start your VodafoneThree coverage check now.

News and Updates: VodafoneThree highlights

  • CMA approval and £11bn investment: The CMA approved the merger with far‑reaching commitments; VodafoneThree will invest £11bn to build one of Europe’s most advanced 5G networks.

  • Coverage roadmap: 5G SA to 99% of the population by 2030, with coverage to every corner of the UK by 2034; customers begin using each other’s networks automatically within months.

  • 8,000 sites upgraded: Network upgrades and MOCN integration are ramping; more than 21 million customers in thousands of locations benefit from best‑available coverage at no extra cost.

  • Early performance signals: Opensignal‑based analysis reported by Mobile Europe points to wider reach and speed improvements; MOCN sites live since August 2025 with thousands more to follow.

  • Policy perspective: Vodafone details the CMA’s intensive review and the shift toward remedies that unlock long‑term network investment while protecting consumers.