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You may think of 5G as something that lives exclusively on your phone. That was once the case, but under the stewardship of companies like Three, the technology has advanced in leaps and bounds. So much so, in fact, that its now mature enough to replace your regular fibre broadband.
Not only that, but Threes latest 5G broadband service actually beats regular fibre broadband in a few really important ways. Heres why you might want to consider a 5G broadband plan from Three, rather than going down the traditional fibre or ADSL route.
5G offers phenomenal speed even in areas known for slow broadband
If you browse broadband suppliers in your area, the chances are that most will offer speeds somewhere between 35 and 40Mbits/sec. Even the majority of so-called superfast fibre offerings tend to max out at around 70Mbits/sec.
Threes 5G network runs at an average speed of 150Mbits/sec, and maxes out at almost 15 times that, with a current cap of 1Gbit/sec. While actual speed will depend on your signal and other factors, youll likely find it offers way more speed than fibre providers.
This is even true for areas known for offering slow broadband via the BT Openreach network. Because 5G skips the wiring, its a totally different infrastructure. See what you can expect from your area.
And, of course, dont forget the ease of setup&
Its ridiculously convenient
If the idea of changing broadband providers fills you with dread, probably because youre wondering how youre going to arrange time off for an engineers visit, then relax.Unlike fibre broadband providers, Threes 5G broadband offering really is plug and play: unbox it, plug it into the wall, and it will immediately start broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal, so you can instantly connect. No waiting in for an engineer required.
And, of course, therell be no annoying setup fee to pay.
Take your broadband on the road
Because its so easy to set up, coupled with the fact Threes coverage extends across the whole of the UK, theres nothing to stop you from taking your broadband connection with you when you travel.
Imagine it. No more sharing flakey, expensive Wi-Fi with other hotel guests: just plug in your router, wherever you are, and it will feel as if youre using your home broadband away from home.
True, 5G coverage isnt UK-wide yet but dont forget, Threes 5G hub automatically connects to 4G, too. Given Threes 4G network covers a whopping 99.8% of the UK, youll almost always get a good connection on your travels.
Its cheaper than you think
You might assume that with all these advantages, switching your home broadband to 5G would be an expensive undertaking, but thats not true at all.
A 24-month subscription to Threes 5G broadband usually costs £20 per month, which is already extremely competitive. But for the first six months, Three only charges £10 per month, bringing down the total cost of a 24-month contract to just £420.
By way of comparison, 24 months of BTs Full Fibre 100 service, with 150Mbits/sec download speeds, would set you back £773.75. If, indeed, it was even available in your postcode in the first place&
You dont have to be locked into a long-term contract
Lets be real: with the cost of living spiralling, you may not want to be on the hook to a provider for 24 months of broadband.
Three understands this, so if you prefer you can sign up to a monthly rolling contract instead. It costs a little more at £24 per month, but the price of gaining that extra flexibility still only adds up to £576 over 24 months.
That compares favourably to Virgin Medias 132Mbits/sec package, which costs £633.99 over two years (and dont forget, Virgin wont let you cancel for 18 months).
Forget about a landline forever
Its not 1997, so why do we even need a landline? Its a good question, and yet most broadband providers still insist on setting you up with a landline, even if you dont have a corded phone to plug in to it.
Three doesnt believe in this archaic approach. You absolutely dont need a landline in 2022, and the company wont insist you have one.
Order today, connect tomorrow
In short, 5G isnt just for smartphones. Its fast, flexible and the future of home broadband.
Because Three knows that getting things up and running fast is all important, orders placed before 8pm will qualify for next-working-day delivery. So order at 7.59pm on a Monday, and youll be up and running by Tuesday.
Theres simply no reason not to try it. If you buy and realise that the 5G signal in your area isnt strong enough, then no sweat: theres a 30-day money-back guarantee if youre not entirely satisfied.
But if you are, well, its easy to understand why. You just gained massive speed, convenience and flexibility for just £20 a month.
