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Apple iPhone

£35 per month

• 2000 included minutes, 5000 texts
• 24 months contract
• Free voicemail
• All-You-Can-Eat data allowance

SIM Only 10

£10 per month

• 300 included minutes, 3000 texts
• 12 months contract
• Free Twitter
• Free Windows Live Messenger
• Free Delivery

Blackberry Bold 9780

£35 per month

• 2000 included minutes, 5000 texts
• 24 months contract
• Free Twitter
• Free Windows Live Messenger
• All-You-Can-Eat data allowance

HTC ChaCha

£20 per month

• 300 included minutes, 5000 texts
• 24 months contract
• 500mb internet
• Free Twitter
• Free Windows Live Messenger

Sony X10 Mini

£15 per month

• 900 included minutes or texts
• 1GB internet
• 24 months contract
• Free twitter
• Free Windows Live Messenger

Premium Dongle

From £7.87 per month

• Latest HSPA+ technology (21mbps)
• Features a rotating head for improved performance
• Delivers up to 40% faster browsing than previous dongles

Samsung Galaxy S II

£35 per month

• 2000 included minutes, 5000 texts
• 24 months contract,
• Free Twitter
• Free Windows Live Messenger
• All-You-Can-Eat data allowance

HTC WildFire S

£25 per month

• 2000 included minutes, 5000 texts
• 24 months contract
• Free Twitter
• Free Windows Live Messenger
• All-You-Can-Eat data allowance

Nokia E7

£22 per month

• 900 included minutes, 2000 texts
• 24 months contract
• Free Twitter
• Free Windows Live Messenger
• Free Delivery

Three are delighted to announce the release of the the stylish and affordable Nokia Lumia 710.

The Lumia 710 has a 3.7” screen and a five megapixel camera with LED flash and HD video recording. A 1.4GHz Snapdragon processor speeds up browsing and multitasking while the 8GB memory stores approximately 4,000 photos and 2,000 songs. The Lumia 710 also includes Nokia Music, which allows people to access their favourite artists and latest releases straight out of the box. The device runs the Mango version of Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system and includes social network apps as standard, ensuring updates and messages appear on one screen via the People Hub.

This latest offering form Nokia is available on the Text 500 plans both standard and All-You-Can-Eat, as well as the famous One Plan. Prices start at £22 per month for the text 500 rising up to £29 on the One Plan. Alternatively the handset can be bought on PAYG for £199.99.

This brilliant new Nokia handset boasts features that include:

• Windows Phone 7.5 operating system.
• Free turn-by-turn sat nav with spoken directions with Nokia Drive.
• All your favourite artists and latest releases with Nokia Music.
• Faster browsing with a 1.4GHz Snapdragon processor.

3 Mobile has unveiled an exciting new mobile broadband device designed to appeal to those who require a Wi-Fi connection at home but without the commitment of signing up to a fixed landline.

Known as the Web Cube, it is powered by HSPA+ speeds delivering download speeds of between 2 and 5Mbps – similar to current entry level fixed broadband speeds. The device has a range of 30 metres which can be used to connect up to a maximum of 5 wireless enabled devices such as smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles and tablets.

The Web Cube is powered by the 3G network and is ready to use straight out the box coming supplied with a mobile broadband SIM card.

3 Mobile have decided to test the device in a number of major cities in the UK before extending availability across the country.

Unveiling the Web Cube, Simon Kemp of 3 Mobile said:

“It’s designed for the significant chunk of the population, especially renters and students, that have told us they want Wi-Fi at home, just without the phone line and the lengthy contract.”

Three are delighted to announce the release of the stunning BlackBerry 9790 smartphone. The 9790 demonstrates high performance and power in a slim, compact design, combining the accuracy of a QWERTY keyboard along with the speed and responsiveness of a 480 x 360 pixel touchscreen.

With a powerful 1GHz processor, razor-sharp graphics and a smoother, faster browser, the Blackberry 9790 allows you to share ideas, send updates and organise events quicker than  before. Find WiFi hotspots wherever they’re available and explore the world around you with built-in compass, GPS and Augmented Reality. This smartphone really knows where it’s going.

The handset is available on site now on contract tariffs Text 500, Text 500 AYCE, the One Plan or alternatively can be purchased on PAYG for £319.99.

The handset boasts features that include:

• 2.44” touchscreen
• Qwerty keypad
• 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus & LED flash.
• 8GB built-in memory (expandable to 32GB)
• BlackBerry 7 operating system

Three are delighted to announce the release of the new HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio. The handset is a world class music player and powerful Android smartphone rolled in to one. It has a speedy processor for faster web pages and instant apps as well as a high-resolution display that gives crystal-clear images whether you’re browsing, playing or streaming.

With its free urBeats headphones this compact sleek handset is a must for music lovers.

Three are delighted to announce yet another handset available to pre-order. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Samsung’s latest addition to the ‘Galaxy Family’ and is available on site now.

This superb new handset brings together the best Android software from Google and the best hardware from Samsung. It is offered on three tariffs, the amazing One Plan, Text 500 and Text 500 AYCE as well as a PAYG variant.

The key features of this super sleek new Samsung include:

• Experience the very latest Android software and a true HD screen
• First phone with the latest Android ICS software
• 4.65′ Super AMOLED HD screen
• Super-slim 8.84mm curved design
• 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash

Three are delighted to announce the release of their latest – the HTC Sensation XL, which is available online now.

This brilliant new handset is a must for music lovers and is the first handset to feature Beats Audio sounds. It has HTC’s biggest ever screen at an amazing 4.7″ and all this comes in its ultra slim package.

The handset is available on a variety of tariffs icluding The One Plan, Text 500, Text 500 AYCE and alternatively can be purchased on PAYG at a cost of £449.99.

The cool looking new HTC handset boasts features such as:

* 4.7″ Super LCD display
* Sleek design – less than 10mm thick
* New Beats Audio music technology
* Free urBeats headphones in the box
* 8 megapixel camera and flash with low-light wide-angle lens

Three are delighted to announce the latest handset from Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy W Black is the newest addition to the ever expanding Galaxy range.

It is being offered on a variety of tariffs including The One Plan, Text 500, Text 100 and the new All You Can Eat add-ons can be purchased with these tariffs too. Alternatively the handset can be bought on PAYG at £249.99.

This brilliant new handset boasts features that include:

• 1.4 GHz processor for super-fast experience
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system
• 3.7″ WVGA Super-LCD touchscreen
• 5 megapixel camera with autofocus
• 4GB internal memory

Samsung Galaxy W Black The One Plan – £32
Samsung Galaxy W Black Text 500 AYCE – £28
Samsung Galaxy W Black Text 100 – £22
Samsung Galaxy W Black Text 100 AYCE – £25
Samsung Galaxy W Black PAYG – £249.99

Three are delighted to announce their latest Flash Sale, cutting monthly prices of two of the best selling handsets – the Samsung Galaxy SII and the HTC Sensation are available on the Text 500 price plan for an amazing £27 per month.

HTC sensation on Text 500 at £27 per month
HTC Sensation on Text 500 with AYCE add on at £30 per month
Samsung Galaxy SII on Text 500 at £27 per month
Samsung Galaxy SII on Text 500 with AYCE add on at £30 per month

This limited offer will be available to customers  from 31st October to 7th November.

Three would like to announce the availability of two new Mobile Broadband Sim Only products available in two configurations:

10GB per month – £15 per month (30 day contract)

1GB per month – £7.50 per month (30 day contract)

Mobile Broadband Sim Only offers the freedom and flexibility of Pay As You Go mobile broadband along with the generous monthly data allowance of Pay Monthly.

Sim only mobile broadband tariffs run on a 30 day rolling contract – so you only need to give 30 days notice if you want to cancel – perfect for people who only need mobile broadband for part of the year, such as students and occasional business users.

3′s mobile broadband network reaches almost 93% of the population. Check your local broadband coverage here.

Customers of Three will soon be able to view programmes from ITV, after an agreement with the televison network and On Demand Group.

From early next year, subscribers to Three will be able to access ITV content from their smartphones with the ability to pause, rewind, fast forward and repeat each show.

Neil Andrews of Three UK said:

“We feel the inclusion of ITV’s popular programming to our on-demand service, coupled with the strength of our 3G network, creates an unrivalled mobile TV proposition in the UK.”

Three are delighted to announce Apple iPhone 4S is now in stock and available in both black and white. The handset can be purchased in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB options.

This latest ground breaking addition to the Apple catalogue is available on a wide range of tariffs including the latest All You Can Eat data plans.

Click to view all Apple iPhone models on Three.

The iPhone 4S has a dual-core 1-GHz A5 processor; 8 megapixel camera with autofocus, flash, and 1080p HD video capture; HSPA+/CDMA, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth 4.0 radios;  Siri personal assistant  and  iOS 5.

The iPhone 4S will feature the high resolution Retina Display that was introduced on the iPhone 4 and an A5 processor (which currently powers Apple’s iPad 2) that will make the phone twice as fast as the previous generation of the iPhone.

A new voice control feature in the new version of the iPhone 4S is an intelligent assistant called Siri. Siri helps you do everything with just your voice command. With this the device exactly understands what you say, and helps you figure out the right answer.

The iPhone 4S will have an upgraded 8 megapixel camera. In addition to offering higher-resolution photos with 60 percent more pixels than the iPhone 4, the iPhone 4S that can shoot up to 3264 x 2448 images. It also includes what Apple calls a Hybrid IR filter and a five-element lens. In addition, the iPhone 4S is capable of recording video in 1080p and includes video image stabilization

Its battery has also been improved — Apple noted that users can expect 8 hours of talk time, or an hour more than the iPhone 4 — it will be a “world phone” compatible with both GSM and CDMA networks.

Click to view all Apple iPhone models on Three.

Three are pleased to announce another exciting new handset available the BlackBerry Bold 9900.

This flagship handset is BlackBerry’s latest and greatest handset to date and boasts features that include:

• BlackBerry’s best ever Qwerty keypad plus touchscreen
• Featuring NFC, including Smart Tags
• 2.8″ VGA display
• 5 megapixel camera with HD video
• New BlackBerry® 7 operating system
• Stylish stainless steel design
• 8GB internal memory, expandable to 40GB

The handset can be purchased on The One Plan for £40 a month, the Text 500 plan for £34 a month. Alternatively it can be bought for £399.99 on PAYG.

Three are pleased to announce another new handset available on site now. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is available from as little as £25 per month.

The handset can be purchased on The One Plan for £32 a month, the Text 500 plan for £25 a month or the Text 500 AYCE Plan for £28 per month. Alternatively it can be bought for £299.99 on PAYG.

This handset has the latest in technology from a lightning fast processor to a BRAVIA 4.2” screen. Others amazing features include:

• Lightning-fast 1.4GHz processor
• 4.2″ display powered by Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Ultra-thin, only 8.7mm
• 8.1 megapixel camera and HD video capture
• Sony Exmor R sensor for shooting in low light

Three have revealed plans to provide 11 rural communities in the UK with free mobile broadband access to help get them online.

Residents will get 30 mobile broadband dongles and data use at no charge for a year. In addition, Three also hope to provide free public Wi-Fi hotsposts in local community locations with Gringley-on-the-Hill in North Nottinghamshire the first to benefit.

Three have joining forces with the Countryside Alliance and government initiative Race Online 2012 to identify locations in the UK that are struggling to access fixed-line broadband services.

This announcement comes just weeks after it was revealed that England and Scotland will receive nearly £363m from a £530m fund to improve broadband in rural areas.

The UK government has pledged to ensure the UK has the best broadband network in Europe by 2015, with every resident getting access to broadband speeds of 2Mbps, and with 90 percent of the country benefitting from superfast broadband access, which is defined as 24Mbps or above.