Yes, they can. 5G phones can use 3G too. Just like now, as you move around, your phone seamlessly connects to 3G if 4G’s not available. Soon, if you’re in a 5G area with a 5G device, you’ll be able to enjoy that super-fast 5G speed. And when you move, your phone will automatically transfer to the next best connection available, whether that’s 4G or 3G.
5G Phones
Super-fast speeds, near-instant downloads, and razor-sharp gaming. It’s time to go full stream ahead. Get a 5G phone with us today and join the UK’s Fastest 5G Network according to Ookla.
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Samsung 5G phones
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
The S22 Ultra 5G has the largest battery and brightest screen ever in a Galaxy. Note taking and multitasking reach new heights thanks to the built-in S Pen.
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
Shoot breath-taking low light videos. Enjoy your content on the brightest-ever screen on a Galaxy. And super-fast charge your battery to full in as little as 20 minutes.
5G iphones
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Capture incredible detail with a 48MP Main camera. Experience iPhone in a whole new way with Dynamic Island and Always-on display.
Apple iPhone 14
The most impressive dual-camera system on iPhone. Capture stunning photos in low light and bright light. Crash Detection, a new safety feature, calls for help when you can’t.
Other 5G phones
Xiaomi 12T Pro
With a groundbreaking 200MP camera system and 120W HyperCharge, meet Xiaomi's best phone yet.
Honor X8 5G
There's a fast, powerful Snapdragon 5G chip. A large, long-lasting 5000 mAh battery. A 48MP triple camera, and 6.5in HD display. Expect extra speed and extra energy.
See all 5G phones on Three
Why 5G on Three?
Better connectivity. Every day.
Every day, we upgrade our network to bring you better connectivity.
5G Ready at no extra cost
All our SIMs get access to our 5G network - at no extra cost.
All our SIMS are 5G Ready
All our SIMs get access to our 5G network as it rolls out – at no extra cost.
See our 5G broadband plans
Quick and easy setup on 5G Home Broadband.
The UK's Fastest 5G Network
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Everything you need to know.
You’ll need a 5G phone to connect to 5G, you can’t access it using a 4G phone. That’s the only thing you’ll need though. All our SIMs are 5G Ready as standard, so you won’t need a new one. An automatic software update will do the rest. Then head to one of our 5G areas and enjoy 5G at no extra cost.
You can get 5G on your phone if you have a 5G device and you’re in one of our 5G areas. It’s as easy as that.
On 5G you’ll be able to download, stream in 4K, and game on the go. This means you could get through significantly more data than before. Check out our Unlimited data plan, you’ll never have to worry about running out of data on UK 5G again.
Yes. All our SIMs are 3G, 4G, and 5G Ready at no extra cost. That means you can use them in any device. But to enjoy those super-fast 5G speeds, you’ll need to use a 5G Ready phone.
All Apple iPhones from the iPhone 12 series onwards are 5G Ready.
Why choose Three?
5G subject to coverage and requires a compatible device. Speed and performance may vary due to a number of factors such as your location, building structure and external environment.