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3 Mobile Smartphones: Buyers’ Guide

3 Mobile is one of the leading mobile network operators in the UK and there is a wide range of 3 Mobile smartphone models and tariff plans that you can choose from. 3 Mobile UK has more than four million customers, many of whom have chosen to buy a smartphone from the company.

3 Mobile's device range includes many popular models from big brands including Sony Ericsson, HTC, LG, Nokia, and Samsung. The company also has the largest 3G coverage in the UK. Most of its handsets are internet-ready, which means services like e-mail, VoIP, instant messenger, maps and social networking are built into these devices. Here is some information about the plans and services offered by 3 Mobile.

Signal coverage

3 Mobile’s focus in the UK has been to dominate the 3G network. It means faster and more reliable connectivity for internet usage on your mobile phones. Most of the 3 mobile smart phones offered by the network are 3G phones, one reason why it offers free Twitter, free Windows Live Messenger and free Skype to Skype calls, regardless of whether you are on a cheap PAYG (pay as you go) plan or a Pay Monthly plan. 3 Mobile expects to work with many more internet brands in the near future and the company is constantly trying to make all mobile services quicker and better no matter which geographical area within the UK you are in.

Customer service

Customers who wish to cancel their existing contract with 3 Mobile will have to give a 30-day notice and all communication can be done over the phone. Those who wish to leave before the end of the contract will be required to pay a certain charge. 3 Mobile also has money back policies on mobile phone purchases and mobile broadband contracts. The company provides the necessary support if your 3 Mobile smart phone has been stolen or misplaced. Most customer service processes are simplified, for example, you can easily transfer your plan from pay as you go to a pay monthly plan. Because of all these aspects, 3 Mobile's customer service almost always gets positive reviews.

Plans

3 Mobile offers pay monthly and pay as you go plans. You can choose from different phones, including the top-end touch screen phones such as the iPhone and HTC 3G smartphones. 3 Mobile smartphone models have competitive prices and you can expect to get a much better deal in comparison with buying the phone directly from the manufacturer. With pay as you go plans, you get free texts, unlimited call time between 3 Mobile networks and many other benefits, especially on internet based applications. With every top-up, there is a lot of free stuff to be had, including free texts, free calls and free internet allowances.

The network offers some of the best 3 Mobile smartphone deals on the market, but to make sure that you buy a phone that is right for your needs, you should always compare the cheapest touch screen mobile phones plans from other operators as well, including T-Mobile, O2, Orange and Vodafone.

Networks

• 3 Mobile
• O2
• Orange
• T-Mobile
• Vodafone

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