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HTC Desire C, which is hardly a “DESIRE-able” device, is now available in the UK with Three asking 149 GBP for the entry-level smartphone on PAYG. Alternatively, if you’re willing to sign a carrier contract, you can get it for as little as 13 GBP per month, the money that gets you 100 minutes and…
Three is the first British carrier to offer the Sony Xperia U. You know, we’re talking about Sony’s mid-level device that comes with rather small (by today’s standards) 3.5-inch screen. However, it does rock some personalization options like that annoying illuminating strip at the base of the phone which changes color to match the dominant…
RIM has officially taken the wraps off of the BlackBerry Curve 9220 and 9320 devices, rumored to be coming soon to the US and UK markets. The Curve 9320 features RIM’s socially-driven BlackBerry OS 7.1, the Curve’s customary 2.44″ 320 x 240 display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, 1,450mAh battery, FM Radio, microSD slot, and QWERTY…
Cellular customers in Europe will soon be paying less for roaming charges incurred while roaming in other European countries. A preliminary deal has been struck between the European Parliament and representatives of the Council and the European Commission that will set EU roaming rules that carriers must abide by starting July 1st. The agreement will…
British operator-branded versions of the Samsung Galaxy S II have started getting their Ice Cream Sandwich servings with Three leading the way, allowing its SGS2 users to get the latest version of Android as we speak. Meanwhile, Vodafone is still testing the new software and has rather released what it calls the “preparatory” update, which…
Let’s say you live in the UK and don’t mind having a huge phone. Samsung Galaxy Note is the device for you and now you can get it without breaking a bank. Three has you covered offering the big phablet (phone/tablet) for free on a 38 GBP/month plan that includes 2,000 calling minutes and unlimited…
Things are not going well for Australia’s VHA, a 50/50 joint venture of Vodafone and Hutchison Whampoa (which we usually know for their Three brand). The third-largest mobile operator in the country is struggling to compete with Telstra and SingTel’s Optus and has apparently started looking for buyers. According to The Australian report, the company…
There are no doubts in my mind that Three is the most innovative British mobile operator. As an underdog in the ever-competitive market, it is forced to innovate to get new customers. Their latest offering includes a new range of Internet plans that promise to “bring an end to out-of-bundle data charges” for all new…
Three is the first carrier to offer the shiny new Sony Xperia S in the UK. The sexy device is available both to Pay as you go and Pay monthly users, with contract signing being required for the latter group. Don’t like long customer agreements? You’ll have to pour out 369.99 GBP (about $580) and…
We told you consolidation is coming to Austria, and voila – the local branch of Hutchison Three has finally (started) acquiring Orange Austria, having agreed to pay 1.3 billion EUR to France Telecom which owns 35% stake and private equity investors Mid Europa Partners (65%). As part of the deal, Hutchison will sell frequencies, base…