Who Is Three Broadband?

Three Broadband (also called Three or 3) operates as one of nine major Irish broadband providers. Established in December 2005, the company currently maintains a 39% market share of Irish broadband services and claims 99% area coverage plus Ireland's largest 5G network.

Who Are Three Broadband's Main Competitors?

Eight primary competitors exist in the Irish market:

  • Eir
  • Vodafone
  • Virgin Media
  • Digiweb
  • Imagine
  • Pure Telecom
  • Sky
  • Magnet

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What Broadband Packages Do Three Offer Households?

Three distinguishes itself by offering both 4G and 5G network services without requiring physical landline connections (except fibre deals and mobile broadband). Routers transmit network signals as WiFi throughout your residence.

What Are the Three Broadband Packages?

Three offers 24-month, 12-month, and 30-day rolling plans depending on the package. All packages use monthly direct debit billing. The live consumer Three broadband plans currently available in our comparator are listed below. If the table is empty, plans have not yet been added to our back office — please check the Three broadband page for the latest tariffs in the meantime.

What About Three Prepay Broadband?

The prepay service operates without a contract on a top-up basis similar to pay-as-you-go phones. Initial activation requires a €30.00 top-up; subsequent €30.00 top-ups within 28 days renew 4G service with 30GB monthly data.

What Are the Three SIM-Only Broadband Plans?

Three offers two SIM-only broadband options: the 4G SIM Only plan at €29.99/mo and the 5G SIMO plan at €34.99/mo (with a promotional rate of €24.99/mo for 12 months). Both are rolling 30-day deals with unlimited data. Users insert a Three SIM into their own compatible router or device.

Are There Three Broadband Family Plan Discounts?

Adding broadband to existing accounts triggers a 10% family plan discount on each attached plan. Registration occurs via My3 accounts or Three retail locations.

What Are the Three Plus Rewards?

3Plus (Three's loyalty scheme) is complimentary and requires online or app registration. Benefits include:

  • 3 Arena ticket pre-sale access (48 hours early)
  • Music event tickets
  • Uber Eats offers
  • 2 for €10 cinema tickets
  • Getaways and competitions
  • Three product discounts

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What Are the Options for Three Business Broadband?

Three offers a range of business broadband plans across 5G wireless, fixed fibre, and SIM-only options. The live Three business broadband plans currently available in our comparator are listed below. If the table is empty, plans have not yet been added to our back office — please check Three's business broadband page for the latest tariffs in the meantime. Note that business prices are typically displayed exclusive of VAT.

What Are the Three Broadband Reviews Like?

Three Ireland currently holds a 1.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot, with 87% of reviews at 1 star and 9% at 5 stars. Note: ratings cover all Three services, not broadband alone — see our full Three reviews guide for a balanced breakdown.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Broadband

Three provides express next-working-day delivery for orders completed before 4 pm; later orders require two working days.

Cancellation requires 30-days of notice via phone (1913), live chat, or written correspondence to 28/29 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland. Early termination may incur fees.

No. Since Three operates via wireless 4G and 5G networks, a landline connection is unnecessary.