United Kingdom
United KingdomGB
PLMN ID · 23420
MCC
Mobile Country Code
MNC
Mobile Network Code
PLMN
MCC + MNC
TADIG
GSMA roaming code
Technology
3G · 4G · 5G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- 3
- Operator
- Hutchison 3G UK Ltd
- Country
- United Kingdom(GB)
- Region
- Europe
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 57 networks on MCC 234
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
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- TADIG code
- TADIG directory
- Technologies
- 3G · 4G · 5G5 bands on file
- VoLTE (4G calling)
- LikelyNetwork publishes an IMS APNReport
- Wi-Fi calling
- UnknownTell us
- Video calling
- UnknownTell us
- VoNR (5G calling)
- UnknownTell us
- Status
- Live
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| Brand | Calling | APNs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarty3 brand | VoLTElikely | 3 APNs | |
| Google Fi | VoLTE | ||
| iD Mobile | VoLTElikely | 3 APNs | |
| Superdrug | VoLTElikely | 3 APNs |
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Cell towers
Last measured 2026-09-17
21,847
Cells
2,091
Location areas
310,472
Measurements
2012
First measured
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About 3
Hutchison 3G UK Ltd, operating under the brand "3," is a mobile network operator in the United Kingdom. As part of the larger conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, "3" was one of the first to heavily champion 3G technology in the UK and across Europe. Assigned the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 234 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 20, 3 distinguishes itself within the UK's mobile landscape. Unlike some of the other legacy and larger operators like Vodafone or EE (formerly Orange and T-Mobile), 3 initially focused almost exclusively on providing 3G data services, which gave it a unique market position and a strong appeal to data-hungry consumers. With the proliferation of 4G and now 5G, "3" has naturally evolved its network infrastructure, aiming to provide comprehensive coverage across the UK. Although perhaps not boasting the absolute widest geographic 4G coverage of its competitors, 3 remains competitive, and is known for having the fastest average 5G speeds on the UK networks. It continues to differentiate itself with competitive data plans and innovative services, often targeting younger demographics. The network plays a significant role in the UK's telecommunications sector, contributing to the advancement of mobile technology and shaping consumer expectations.
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