3 Contracts News - Latest Mobile Phone News from 3

Nokia X3-02 Dark Metal Refurbished on 3

2011-06-17T12:46:00.005+01:00

Exclusive Offer - This is available for a limited time. Nokia X3-02 Dark Metal Refurb

• 5 megapixel camera
• Touchscreen & keypad
• Facebook, Twitter and Windows messenger and free Skype calls
• HSDPA
• Music player & FM Radio

Samsung Galaxy Europa Refurb

2011-06-16T12:45:00.000+01:00

Exclusive Offer - Samsung Galaxy Black Refurbished Just £15/mth

• 2 megapixel camera
• Android touch screen
• HSDPA
• Facebook& Skype
• MP3

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HTC Flyer Tablet Coming to 3 Mobile

2011-02-27T10:22:00.000Z

The company’s first tablet, the HTC Flyer on Three has a 1024 x 600 7-inch capacitive touchscreen that makes browsing the net, watching films and e-reading a joy, and its pocket size means it’s ideal for downloading music, apps or maps while on the move.

The HTC Flyer on Three runs on an upgradeable Android Gingerbread platform, and has a 5-megapixel camera and a front-facing camera for video chats. It also comes with the tablet form of HTC’s Sense User Interface for smartphones and runs the Evernote app that lets you take notes on the run with a magic pen.

View all Tablet Deals on Three.

New HTC ChaCha due out on 3 Mobile UK

2011-02-26T09:35:00.000Z

Specifically designed for Facebook enthusiasts, the HTC ChaCha, announced to be out on 3, gives users an excellent Facebook experience with a special button for Facebook sharing and a deeply integrated app system that updates all your new pictures and emails, as well as your status, location and calendar.

Ideal for all forms of social networking, the ChaCha has a QWERTY keyboard and a 2.6-inch touchscreen for fast emailing, chatting, texting and social network feed updating. The HTC ChaCha, announced to be out on 3, uses the Android Gingerbread platform, and has a 5-megapixel camera and a forward-facing VGA camera.

HTC Wildfire S out soon on 3Mobile

2011-02-25T16:30:00.001Z

A worthy successor to the affordable, simple to use and feature-filled Wildfire, the HTC Wildfire S, out soon on 3Mobile, has all the great features that the original had, plus an enhanced 320 x 480 resolution 3.2-inch TFT screen that makes it even better for browsing the net and viewing photos.

This svelte smartphone runs on Android’s latest and greatest offering, Gingerbread. It is coming out in silver and white, and fits into your pocket even better than its predecessor. The HTC Wildfire S, out soon on 3Mobile, also has a handy 5-megapixel camera with LED flash for great photos.

HTC Desire S Coming to Three Mobile

2011-02-24T16:16:00.006Z

The new HTC Desire S, coming to Three Mobile, is a vast improvement on its popular predecessor, the HTC Desire, featuring a front-facing VGA camera that’s ideal for video chats with family and friends. The 5-megapixel camera with LED flash is great for taking snaps and recording top-notch videos, which can be viewed at their best on the crisp 3.7-inch S-LCD touchscreen.

Powered by Android’s newest offering, Gingerbread, the slim and sexy HTC Desire S, coming to Three Mobile, with its strong unibody design, is easy to use and customise, ensures quick internet browsing and takes reliability to another level.

View current HTC Range on 3

Gingerbread Samsung Galaxy SII heading to 3

2011-02-24T12:48:00.000Z

Powered by a dual-core processor, the Samsung Galaxy SII, coming to Three Mobile in 2011, far outperforms its single-core equivalents when it comes to speedy multi-functionality, giving users the ability to play extremely complicated games on its big 4.27-inch Real WVGA Super AMOLED plus screen, with effects that are even more realistic due to the display’s cutting-edge technology.

The new Android Gingerbread platform from Google makes the most of the extra power, and ensures the smooth running of everything inside. The Samsung Galaxy SII, coming to Three Mobile in 2011, also comes in a sleek, sexy and slender full-metal casing.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Deals on Three

2011-02-23T10:15:00.000Z

We Mentioned last week that the Samsung Galaxy Ace was coming to 3 - But it is now out already! The Samsung Galaxy Ace handset is a great addition to 3 Mobile's already wide range of quality Samsung phones.

samsung galaxy ace on three

Key Samsung Galaxy Ace features are as follows:-
• 800MHz Application Processor
• Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot –Use the Galaxy Ace just like a 3 mobile MiFi
• Android Froyo+ version 2.21
• 3.5”Capacitive touch screen
• 5MP Mega Pixel Auto Focus Camera and LED flash
• GPS
• Wi-Fi
• Live Wallpapers

The Galaxy Ace is available on a range of competitive Three tariffs from as little as £25 a month.

Find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Ace with 3 Mobile's Official Video:

View Samsung Galaxy Ace Deals on Three

iPhone 4 16GB 3 Mobile Tariffs

2011-02-22T10:25:00.000Z

iPhone 4 16gb on 3 mobile

Three are delighted to announce that the iPhone 4 refreshed has now been replaced by the new version of the same handset – tariffs remain the same!

So you will now get a brand new iPhone 4 16gb on the same great 3 mobile tariffs!

• The One Plan £35/month -with a £69 upfront charge
• TheOne plan £45/month with no upfront charge
• Text 500 £30/month -with a £149 upfront charge
• Text 300 £30/month with£99 upfront charge

View all 3 Mobile iPhone 4 Tariffs

Playstation Phone Coming Soon to Three

2011-02-19T11:02:00.014Z

In April 2011, Three will be offering the Sony Ericsson XPERIA play, the first ever genuine PlayStation handset with the Android Gingerbread platform that’s especially aimed at gaming enthusiasts. The XPERIA play on 3 comes complete with an award-winning gaming controller that has four symbol keys, D-pad, two proper analogue touch-sensitive joysticks and left and right shoulder buttons.

Playstation phone showing slide-out control buttons

The XPERIA play on 3 has a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen that makes films and the six pre-installed games a pleasure to view, and its 1GHz processor can handle top-quality graphics. It also has a 5-megapixel AF camera and a forward-facing VGA camera, Wi-Fi and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Games can be downloaded from the Android Market

According to Three’s Head of Branded Devices, Silvia Chind, the XPERIA play is a cutting-edge smartphone that makes it easy to browse, play and share online, and enhances the way consumers use data by combining entertainment and go-anywhere communications on Three’s award-winning 3G network.

LG Optimus 3D Smartphone Coming to 3 Mobile

2011-02-18T09:27:00.006Z

Three Mobile has recently announced that it will be offering its customers the first 3D smartphone in the world: the LG Optimus 3D. Cutting-edge technology allows users to view 3D videos with no need for glasses, due to a ‘stereoscopic’ 4.3-inch touchscreen.

At first glance the LG Optimus 3D looks like your standard touchscreen mobile

The LG Optimus 3D on Three takes gaming to the next level of visual magic, with three pre-installed games for consumers to enjoy immediately.

3d menu browsing on the LG Optimus 3D

The LG Optimus 3D on Three has two 5-megapixel cameras so people can create their own 3D videos and watch them on their TV through an HDMI port or upload them straight to YouTube to share with friends.

2 Cameras mark out the 3D capabilities of the Optimus 3D

The company’s Head of Branded Devices, Sylvia Chind, says Three is proud to offer LG’s most innovative smartphone ever, which allows its customers to stream, download, share and create top-quality 3D videos, and its award-winning network ensures that they get the fastest and most dependable experience.

View the latest 3 Mobile Offers.

Dell Inspiron Duo Laptop on Three

2011-02-17T10:17:00.001Z

Dell Inspiron Duo Now on 3storeWhether you prefer to touch or type, the Dell Inspiron Duo on 3store, the first netbook tablet hybrid, makes it easy to do it your way. With its super-fast Intel® AtomTM N550 Dual Core processor and 2GB of RAM, this Flash-compatible gadget can handle anything. It has a cutting-edge flip design that allows you to change modes in moments, and its 10-inch HD display provides crystal clarity that makes playing games and watching films an even more enjoyable experience than ever before.

Inspiron Duo on 3 Mobile

The Dell Inspiron Duo on 3store also boasts a 230GB HD for loads of storage, Genuine Windows®7 Home Premium, a 1.3MP webcam and 2 USB ports, not to mention a super-smooth playback thanks to the HD display and accelerator. All this power and hi-tech convenience is available for an initial £49.99 cost on Three’s £41.52 per month plan, and comes with 15GB of data on a 24-month contract.

5GB Plan - Includes Free Modem -18mth Deal
£49.99 Up front cost + £41.52 /month
Get Inspiron Duo Deal on 3

Commtiva N700 Tablet Released on Three

2011-02-16T09:11:00.004Z

Three is the first to offer the Commtiva N700, a great tablet gadget for those wanting a sleek new tablet that’s also affordable. The Commtiva N700 on Three will make your digital experience quick and simple by being a PC, MP3 player, photo album and sat nav all in one, with the most up-to-date apps for efficiency, games and fun.

Commtiva N700 Tablet Deals now on 3

This brand new tablet device has a silver back and black front, and boasts all the latest bells and whistles, from a 7-inch capacitive WVGA 800 x 480 touchscreen and the Android 2.2 FroYo OS to a 3-megapixel camera and Mini-USB. Weighing in at 375g, it offers access to over 100,000 apps from the Google Marketplace, Flash support and a 4GB microSD card. The Commtiva N700 on Three is available online and in store for an initial £99 cost on a £25 per month plan, which includes 15GB of data on Three’s 24-month contract.

View all Commtiva Deals on 3

Samsung Galaxy Tab Launched on 3

2011-02-15T16:09:00.000Z

Combining high performance with portability, the Samsung Galaxy Tab on 3 Mobile has a 1GHz processor that makes the most of Three’s quick, dependable 3G network. As Samsung’s top Android tablet, it provides peerless performance for viewing YouTube videos, surfing the internet and sharing social network updates.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab on 3 Mobile has complete Flash capability, access to Samsung’s Media Hub and forward- and backward-facing cameras. It also has a 7-inch capacitive WSVGA 1024 x 600 touchscreen, HD playback, 16GB of storage space, access to over 100,000 applications from the Google Marketplace and the Android 2.2 FroYo OS.

Register your Galaxy Tab before the 31st of March this year and get a Samsung content bundle valued at £200 that includes e-books, films, magazines, games and films, and it’s available for an initial £199 cost on a £25 per month plan, with 15GB of data on Three’s 24-month contract. Neat!

Galaxy Tab Plans

5GB Plan £15.99/mth £479 Up front cost (1 mth contract)
15GB Plan £25/mth (24mth contract) + £199 up front cost

Galaxy Tab Deals on Three

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Coming Soon on 3 Contracts

2011-02-03T09:18:00.002Z

Super Thin Xperia Arc Coming to 3

From April, Three customers will be able to get the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc on 3 Mobile Contracts.

At a mere 8.7mm thick, this is one of the thinnest mobile phones currently on the market, but there’s major technology hidden in the Arc’s tiny shell.

The Mobile BRAVIA engine with Reality Display supports a 4.2-inch capacitive touchscreen that gives crisp, clear pictures, and the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) from Google provides the heart of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc on 3 Mobile.

Head of Three’s Branded Devices, Sylvia Chind, remarked that the Sony Ericsson Arc is an excellent addition to the selection of smartphones available on 3 Mobile. She was especially impressed with the HD video recording with the Exmor R™ sensor and the host of other multimedia functions, like the face detection function that allows you to make, view and share high-quality films. Three’s award-winning 3G network, Chind added, ensures that its customers have the very best possible experience on the mobile internet.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc on Three

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc on 3 Mobile also features HDMI connectivity, a 1GHz processor and an 8.1-megapixel camera with face tracking and HD video recording for top-class videos, all crammed into this super-slim and sexy mobile phone.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Coming Soon to 3

2011-01-28T11:46:00.008Z

According to a recent announcement, Three will stock the new Samsung Galaxy Ace in February. The stylish black touchscreen handset comes with the latest Android Froyo software and a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus, and grants access to the 160,000 apps available on the Android Market.

Samsung Galaxy Ace on 3

As with MiFi on Three, the Samsung Galaxy Ace produces a private Wi-Fi hotspot that devices such as laptops, handheld game consoles and iPads can use, allowing you the ability to connect numerous devices to the internet while you’re on the go.

Head of Three’s Branded Devices, Sylvia Chind, remarked that the company was happy to bolster its mobile portfolio with the new handset. Chind said that the Samsung Galaxy Ace gives peerless smartphone functionality that Three’s clients can use on the high-speed 3G network, so they can make the most of social networking, Google Maps, online shopping, application downloads and more.

Key Samsung Galaxy Ace features include:
- 800MHz Application Processor
- Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, so you can use the Galaxy Ace just like a Three MiFi
- Android Froyo+ version 2.21
- 3.5”Capacitive touch screen
- 5MP Mega Pixel Auto Focus Camera and LED flash
- GPS
- Wi-Fi
- Live Wallpapers

Three Extends Social Music Store to More Mobile Devices

2011-01-27T10:34:00.000Z

Threestore

Following the success of its Twitter and Facebook-friendly music shop with users who have Android handsets , the Three UK network has extended the service to more of its mobile phone clients.

The Three Mobile Music Store allows people to download song tracks straight onto their phones, and has the ability to update their Facebook and Twitter status with their latest music purchases.

3's online store has music from all the major independent and mainstream recording labels, such as Warner, Sony, EMI, Vidzone and Universal. The Three Mobile Music Store also features My Music Club, which gives promotions and special offers.

The new service makes it far easier for clients on Three’s high-speed mobile internet network to gain access to the newest song tracks on their mobiles. Clients just click on the Three Mobile Music Store to access the music shop, which has been available to Android handset users since December.

The current Online offering has a message that says it closes on the 14th Feb 2011.

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Deals on Three

2011-01-22T09:46:00.000Z

Three Mobile have launched the BlackBerry Bold 9780, a replacement to the BlackBerry Bold 9700. This handset is live on the 3Store from the great price of £30 a month and £349.99 on 3 mobile pay as you go.

BlackBerry Bold 9780 on 3

Key BlackBerry Bold 9780 features are as follows:-
• New BlackBerry 6.0 Software with improved user interface
• 5MP camera with auto focus and LED flash.
• BlackBerry famous QWERTY keypad design.
• BlackBerry Messenger.
• GPS and WiFi.
• New faster and more efficient web browser.
• Facebook, Twitter, Myspace& Flickr
• Blackberry App World for thousands of apps on offer.
• Long battery life -6 hours talk time

Best Three Mobile BlackBerry 9780 Deals: .
BlackBerry Bold 9780 - Texter 500
BB Bold - 3 Mobile's One Plan
BlackBerry Bold 9780 on Pay as you go - £349.99

Also now available on Three PAYG is the popular BlackBerry Torch for £424.99

3 Mobile Launch iPad Data Bundles

2011-01-21T09:25:00.000Z

Apple iPad and Data bundle deals are now live on the threeStore.

iPad Now available from 3 Mobile

Based on 3 Mobile's leading 15GB mobile broadband tariff, you are now able to purchase one of 3 subsidised 3G Apple iPads (16GB, 32GB or 64GB). Three's 15GB Mobile Broadband is priced at £25 per month over a 24 month contract period.This is an increase of £10 per month on the normal 15GB for £15 standalone mobile broadband (£10x24=£240). This price shows what good value this deal is, if you want an iPad and need a regular high data allowance.

The data is provided by use of a Three Mobile 3g microSIM that is entered into the iPad.

For more information visit the 3store.

View iPads on 3
16GB iPad on 3 £25/mth £199 up front
32GB iPad £25/mth £249 up front
64GB iPad £25/mth £349 up front

Samsung N145 & Broadband on 3 Mobile

2011-01-20T09:24:00.000Z

There is a new Laptop and broadband deal available on 3Store UK, the Samsung N145. The Samsung N145 Netbook laptop is available on both 1GB and 15GB internet with an upfront charge of only £9.99. Sweet Price.

The Samsung N145 Key Features are:-
• Intel Atom Processor N450 (1.66Ghz)
• 10.1”WSVGA SuperBright
• 1GB RAM
• Windows 7 Starter
• 128MB Integrated Graphics

1GB/mth data is priced at £18.08 a month + £9.99 up front (was £20.70/mth)
15gb/mth is £26.20 a month + 9.99 up front.


Samsung N145 on 3

Stylish yet affordable, the compact Samsung N145 Plus Netbook is perfect for when you’re on the move. The 10.1” LED anti-reflective screen lets you enjoy the sharpest detail even in direct sunshine. There’s no time wasting with the innovative Fast Start feature and from just one charge the battery is capable of lasting up to ten hours.Also, Samsungs AllShare, allows this lightweight and durable device to stream and play videos, music and photos without installing time consuming drivers.

all Samsung N145 deals on 3

Refreshed iPhone 4 16GB on 3

2011-01-11T09:45:00.004Z

Hope everyone's 2011 is going well so far, it will certainly be an exciting year for technology. Will the tablet replace the phone as the mobile gadget of choice? We shall see. Whatever happens the iPhone will most probably still rule the roost, which brings us nicely onto what is going on at 3.

3 May have run low on stock of their iPhone 4's, but it is possible to get your hands on one by obtaining the refreshed iphone 4 16gb in black from Apple. These handsets are as good as new and have checked and approved by Apple themselves. All handsets are repackaged and come with new accessories, and a new 12mth warranty.

3 Mobile Refreshed iPhone 4 Tariffs (Black iPhone 4)

Text 300
£30/mth
300 mins
5000 texts500mb data
iPhone 4 Refurb £99

Text 500
£30/mth
300 mins
5000 texts
1gb data
iPhone 4 16GB Refurb £149

The One Plan
£35/mth
2000 mins
5000 texts
Unlimited data
iPhone 4 16GB Refurb £69

The One Plan
£45/mth
2000 mins
5000 texts
Unlimited data
iPhone 4 16GB Refurb Free

iPhone 4 Refreshed Offer Valid until 31st January 2011

Sony Ericsson X8 Launched on 3 Mobile

2011-01-06T16:42:00.000Z

3 have launched the Sony Ericsson X8 and it is now available from the great price of £15 a month and £99.99 on PAYG.

Sony Ericsson X8 on 3

Key Sony Ercisson X8 features are as follows:-
- 3’capacitive scratch-resistant Touchscreen.
- Android 2.1 with Live Wallpapers and SMS Conversations view.
- Four corners UI optimised for One-Hand operation.
- 3.2 Megapixel Camera with video recording.
- 3.5mm audio jack.
- Download 1000’s of apps from the Android Market.
- Direct upload of pictures to Facebook, with GeoTagging

The SEM X8 is an Android smartphone designed to make life easier and more entertaining. Complete with a 3.2 megapixel camera & GPS, you can instantly upload geotagged photos to your social networks.The Sony Ericsson X8’s compact size means the phone is easy to control with just one hand. Take your pick of the top apps with the Android Market, view texts in cool conversation form and personalise the phone with your favourite stuff quickly & easily. A great mid-range Android phone from SonyEricsson.

View Sony Ericsson X8 on 3 Mobile Contracts

Best Pay As You Go Devices for Christmas on 3

2010-11-25T13:23:00.002Z

A brand new payg mobile phone can make a great present for someone at Christmas. Playing around with a new handset fore a few days will certainly keep someone quiet - the only downside being that they will be trying to choose a new ringtone!

Here is a list of the top 3 mobile pay as you go phones for Christmas.

1) HTC Wildfire - Great Value Android Handset

£189.99 - View More Details Here

HTC Wildfire 3 PAYG

2) BlackBerry Curve 3G (Three's Top BlackBerry)

£199.99 - View More Details Here

3) Nokia 2730 - Great budget choice

£49.99 - View More Details Here

4) INQ Chat (Great Value QWERTY Device)

£74.99 - View More Details Here

5) BlackBerry Pearl 3G (New Kid on the Block for Three)...

£189.99 - View More Details Here

All of 3's PAYG phones come preloaded with minutes, texts& mobile internet straight out the box - great for gifting!

HTC Desire HD Contracts on 3

2010-10-22T09:17:00.005+01:00

The fantastic HTC Desire HD is available to buy on 3 store contracts. This handset is the perfect fit for 3's amazing one plan bundle. The HTC Desire recently won a T3 award, so this looks likely to be a cracker too.

HTC HD Desire Specification
• 4.3”Capacitive touch screen
• 8.0 Mega Pixel Auto Focus Camera with HD 720P video recording @ 30 FPS & Dual LED Flash
• GPS & WiFi –N (Next Generation WiFi)
• Ultra fast 1GHZ application processor
• Up to 1.5GB of internal memory for Android applications
• HTC Sense.
• 3.5mm audio jack to listen to music.
• Pinch & Zoom for Browser, Maps and Photo’s
• Access to an application store via Android Market with over 100 thousand downloadable applications
• DLNA –Share media over your home network
• Direct photo upload to Facebook, Twitter and Flickr
• Direct video upload to Youtube
• Flash 10.1 installed
• Latest version of the Google Android Software called Froyo(2.2)

HTC HD Desire Contracts on 3

Samsung Omnia 7 on Three Store

2010-10-21T09:37:00.005+01:00

Samsung Omnia 7 is the latest contract handset available on the 3store, and it is available in a range of competitive tariffs - starting from £35/mth.

Key Features of the Samsung Omnia 7
• 4.0 inch Super AMOLED Capacitive touch screen.
• 5.0 Mega Pixel Auto Focus Camera with HD 720P video recording and LED Flash.
• GPS
• WiFi –N (Next Generation WiFi)
• Ultra fast 1GHZ application processor
• Up to 8GB of Internal Memory
• 3.5mm audio jack to listen to music
• Windows Phone 7 User Interface
• Pinch & Zoom for Browser, Maps and Photo’s
• Access to a Windows Marketplace with over 2000 applications at launch
• Best in class Outlook Email Application
• Xbox Live Application
• Zune Music & Video Player
• Bing Search –Dedicated button and voice search
• Bing Maps
• Microsoft Office

Veiw Omnia 7 Contract Deals on 3