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Vodafone Three Rolls Out Network Boosts Following Merger

An £11 billion investment aims to deliver shared network access through UK-wide 5G upgrades by the newly merged carrier.

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Overview

  • The merger of Vodafone and Three was completed in May, creating Vodafone Three as the UK’s largest mobile operator.
  • Starting mid-June, 7 million Three UK customers will experience an average 20 percent increase in 4G data speeds.
  • In the coming months, Vodafone and Three users will automatically roam on each other’s networks to enhance coverage and reliability.
  • Vodafone Three plans to invest £11 billion in a standalone 5G network that will reach 99 percent of the UK population.
  • Existing contracts and pricing remain unchanged, and ultrafast broadband coverage will be expanded into underserved areas.