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Three is a UK network selling phones, SIM plans, broadband and tablets, with next-day device delivery and 14-day returns.

Read from three.co.uk on 17 Oct 2026. Every price, percentage and period on this page was checked against the shop's own pages.

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£316Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G

£344Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 5G

£336Samsung Chromebook Go 14 inch 4G

£1,432Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G

£1,432Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G

£380Samsung Galaxy Book 2Go

£1,166Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

£10Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

£572Apple 11-inch iPad 11th Gen Wi-Fi + Cellular

£958Samsung Galaxy S26

£596Samsung Galaxy A57

£774Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular

Names, prices and pictures as shown at three.co.uk on 17 Oct 2026. Prices change: the shop's own page is the one that counts.

Three is a UK mobile network and online store that sells phones, SIM plans, broadband, tablets, smartwatches and accessories. It runs on the Nation’s Network, the combined Vodafone and Three network, and serves customers looking for Pay Monthly phones, Pay As You Go, SIM Only deals and home broadband.

What stands out

Three ships phones and devices by DPD on the next working day when you order before 8pm.
Three offers tracked 2-day SIM delivery with all orders shipped Monday to Friday.
Three lets you return or exchange an online device within 14 days, or 30 days for Home Broadband Consumer customers.
Three runs on the Nation's Network, the combined Vodafone and Three network, with £11bn investment.
Three offers student deals, multi-line discounts and refurbished phones.

How Three compares

Its terms beside those of the 46 electronics shops read on this site so far. Every figure is taken from that shop's own pages.

Shop	Returns window	Free shipping from	Prices seen
Skylight	120 days	–	$4.99 to $629.99
Blanc Space	60 days	£40	£21.95 to £42.95
A1 Tech Deals	30 days	–	£8.49 to £1,790.99
Anker	30 days	–	$39.99 to $229.99
Blunt Cases	30 days	$100	$50 to $75
Caudabe	30 days	$60	$8 to $55
ColabBoxus Global	30 days	–	$249 to $309
Conrad	30 days	–	€0.08 to €759
Cozyla US	30 days	–	$19.99 to $2,999.99
Three	14 days	–	£10 to £1,432

All 46 electronics shops

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Flexible delivery options with clear terms

Three is a UK mobile network offering phones, SIM Only deals, mobile broadband and home broadband. Its delivery options are a strong point: phones and devices ordered before 8pm ship the next working day with DPD, delivering between 08:00 and 18:00, 7 days a week, with a one-hour time slot and a four-digit PIN for the driver. SIMs are delivered by Amazon between 8 and 10pm, 7 days a week, with tracked 2-day delivery included. Weekend delivery and before-midday options carry a fee shown at checkout. Products range from a 10 GBP tablet to a 1432 GBP Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. It suits buyers who want choice in how and when orders arrive.

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Nation's biggest network with flexible plans

Three offers phones, broadband, and SIM-only plans on the Nation's Network, described as the combined Vodafone and EE network with £11bn investment. Delivery options include next-day shipping for orders before 8pm, with DPD delivering between 08:00 and 18:00, seven days a week, excluding bank holidays. SIMs are delivered by Amazon between 8 and 10pm, with tracked two-day delivery available. Returns are supported for specific plans, with a prepaid envelope or courier label provided. The brand also partners with Samaritans to promote mental health and community support.

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Network-backed mobile plans

Three operates as a mobile network provider offering phones, broadband, and SIM-only plans on its own network. It provides next-day delivery for devices ordered before 8pm, with DPD handling tracked delivery and Amazon delivering SIMs. Returns are processed via a prepaid label or envelope, with a dedicated returns team. The brand partners with Samaritans to support mental health initiatives. Plans include PAYG and PAYM options, with add-ons for entertainment and international use. It suits those seeking flexible mobile and broadband services with standard delivery and return terms.

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What Three sells

Three sells mobile phones including the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy A57, iPhone 18 and Samsung Z Flip and Fold series. It offers Pay Monthly phones, Pay As You Go phones, SIM Only deals, Pay Monthly Data Only SIMs and Pay As You Go Data Only SIMs. Three also sells home broadband, mobile broadband, tablets and laptops such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 5G, Samsung Chromebook Go 14 inch 4G, Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Book 2Go, Apple 11-inch iPad 11th Gen Wi-Fi + Cellular, Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular. Smartwatches including Apple Watch, Google Watch and Samsung Watch are available, along with accessories, refurbished phones and phone bundles.

Three prices

Three lists device prices on its product pages. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed at 1166 GBP, the Samsung Galaxy S26 at 958 GBP, the Samsung Galaxy A57 at 596 GBP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G each at 1432 GBP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G at 316 GBP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 5G at 344 GBP, the Samsung Chromebook Go 14 inch 4G at 336 GBP, the Samsung Galaxy Book 2Go at 380 GBP, the Apple 11-inch iPad 11th Gen Wi-Fi + Cellular at 572 GBP, the Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular at 774 GBP and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 at 10 GBP. Three also offers student deals, multi-line discounts and refurbished phones.

Three shipping

Three ships phones, tablets, broadband devices and accessories by DPD on the next working day if you order before 8pm. DPD delivers between 08:00 and 18:00, 7 days a week, excluding bank holidays, with weekday delivery as standard. You can upgrade to weekend delivery or guaranteed delivery before 12 midday for a fee, with costs provided at checkout. SIMs are delivered by Amazon between 8 and 10pm, 7 days a week, with tracked 2-day delivery on all orders shipped from Monday to Friday; guaranteed next-day delivery is available for a fee. Pre-ordered devices have an estimated delivery time of around 4 weeks. You can also reserve and pick up your online order from a Three store, with 14 days to collect.

Three returns

Three lets you return or exchange a phone, tablet or broadband device ordered online within 14 days of receiving it, or within 30 days for Home Broadband Consumer customers. The device must be in ‘as new’ condition. To return a device under the money back guarantee, you call the Returns Team and Three sends a prepaid envelope or courier returns label. Three states that it will never contact you to arrange a return.

Discounts and offers at Three

Three’s own pages list student deals, multi-line discounts, refurbished phones, phone bundles and latest offers. The site also shows half-price offers of 6 months, 9 months and 12 months on selected plans. Three+ is a programme packed with offers and rewards for customers.

Good to know about Three

Three runs on the Nation’s Network, the combined Vodafone and Three network, backed by £11bn of investment. Three Your Way lets you build a plan around your life. The Three app lets you check bills, track usage, top up and check when you can upgrade. Three partners with Samaritans to promote better mental and emotional health, and its funding has enabled Samaritans to recruit and train 300 more listeners, answering around 50,000 calls. Three also offers a Data Travel Pass for using your device abroad.

What was read

These pages of Three’s own website, on 17 October 2026:

This page sets out what Three offers, from what it publishes about itself. No product was bought or tested.

In the words of Three

Phones, tablets, broadband devices, and accessories are delivered by DPD and shipped on the next working day if you order before 8pm.

Three, Shipping policy

If you've ordered a phone, tablet, or broadband device online, you can return or exchange it within 14 days (or in the case of Home Broadband Consumer customers, within 30 days) of receiving it.

Three, Shipping policy

We offer tracked 2-day delivery with all orders shipped from Monday – Friday.

Three, Shipping policy

Student deals Phone bundles Refurbished phones Multi-line discounts

Three, Home page

Short answers

How much does Three charge for delivery?

Three ships phones, tablets, broadband devices and accessories by DPD on the next working day if you order before 8pm. Weekend delivery and guaranteed delivery before 12 midday are available for a fee, with costs provided at checkout.

How long do I have to return a device to Three?

How are SIMs delivered by Three?

Three delivers SIMs by Amazon between 8 and 10pm, 7 days a week, with tracked 2-day delivery on all orders shipped from Monday to Friday. Guaranteed next-day delivery is available for a fee.

Can I pick up my Three order in store?

Three lets you reserve and pick up your online order from a store near you, with 14 days to collect. Stock availability differs by store.

What discounts does Three offer?

Three lists student deals, multi-line discounts, refurbished phones, phone bundles and half-price offers of 6, 9 or 12 months on selected plans.

What network does Three run on?

Three runs on the Nation's Network, the combined Vodafone and Three network, backed by £11bn of investment.

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