Let's Dive into the Union of Vodafone and Three: VodafoneThree
Vodafone and Three customers now benefit from a complimentary improvement in their connection speed and quality.
This smashing merge between Vodafone and Three has officially given birth to the mighty VodafoneThree operating business. But fret not, your Vodafone and Three service contracts remain just the same.
The cherry on top for users of both these carriers is that a software update now grants access to both networks, with your devices automatically picking the best connection available.
If you've kept your eyes peeled, you'd know that this union was brewing - with nifty changes popping up on our site just a blink ago - but I recently found myself at the VodafoneThree merger bash in London, where they spilled the beans about what's coming next.
You'll be stoked by this news, folks! With both networks joined under one roof, your mobile devices, regardless of whether you're a customer of one service or the other, will effortlessly switch between networks for better connectivity. This implies speedier links thanks to expanded 5G network reach and improved coverage in areas underserved by either carrier.
Moving Forward: What's in Store for Current Customers?
At the VodafoneThree event in London, CEO Max Taylor loudly declared, "This is the moment when everything changes," but for existing customers, no changes are visible just yet, especially to your contracts. So, your monthly bills, data, roaming, and so on, stay put on your current contract unless you decide to jump aboard the new deal.
But don't worry, even if you don't upgrade, VodafoneThree is eager to share the benefits of the merger. They're offering a week-long, no-strings-attached eSIM tester program for you to test out the new service and decide if it's something you can't live without.
Eyeing Up Future 5G Networks
It's not just about us existing customers, mate. The juicy details unveiled at the VodafoneThree event indicated this collaboration is all about expanding 5G coverage across the country, with a target of over 99% population coverage within the next 8 years, at an estimated investment of £11 billion.
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That means faster connections for you and me in the short term, and widespread 5G coverage once everything is up-and-running in the long term.
At this stage, there's no hint of service quality deterioration or sneaky price hikes. Looks like a dream team, doesn't it? With advantages rolling out shortly, it appears to be a win-win for both Vodafone and Three customers.
As a result of the VodafoneThree merger, customers can now harness the power of two networks with their devices automatically switching to the best connection available, promising improved 5G network reach and coverage in underserved areas.
Looking ahead, the combined company aims to offer a week-long eSIM tester program for existing customers to try out the new service, while also working towards expanding 5G coverage across the country, targeting over 99% population coverage within the next 8 years at an estimated investment of £11 billion.
