What Three Mobile Plans Are Available?
Three Ireland offers both bill pay and prepay mobile phone plans. All plans include 5G access where available, and Three's network covers over 99% of the Irish population for 4G.
Three's mobile plans range from affordable prepay options to premium bill pay plans with international calling and large EU roaming allowances. Unlike their mobile broadband products (designed for home internet via a hub), these plans are for smartphones.
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What Are the Three Bill Pay Plans?
Three's bill pay plans come with unlimited data on the 5G network and varying levels of international minutes. All plans are on 24-month contracts.
| Plan | Price | Data | Calls & Texts | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | €29.99/month | Unlimited (5G) | Unlimited Irish calls & texts | 23 GB EU roaming |
| Essential Plus | €39.99/month | Unlimited (5G) | Unlimited Irish calls & texts | 100 international mins, 36 GB EU roaming |
| All You Can Eat | €49.99/month | Unlimited (5G) | Unlimited Irish calls & texts | 300 international mins, 45 GB EU roaming |
What Are the Three Prepay Plans?
Three's prepay plans are topped up every 28 days with no contract commitment. They offer a good balance of data and flexibility.
| Plan | Price | Data | Calls & Texts | EU Roaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepay 20 | €20/28 days | Unlimited (5G) | Unlimited calls & texts | 20 GB |
| Prepay 10 | €10/28 days | 10 GB | Unlimited calls & texts to Three, 100 any-network mins | 10 GB |
Three prepay customers can top up online, in-store, via the My3 app, or by texting 50100.
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What Is Three's Mobile Coverage Like?
Three Ireland's 4G network covers over 99% of the Irish population. Their 5G network is available in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, and expanding to other towns and cities. You can check your specific coverage at the Three coverage map.
Where Is Three 5G Available?
Three's 5G network is live in major urban areas and expanding. It delivers typical download speeds of 100–300 Mbps, though peak speeds can be significantly higher. All Three plans (bill pay and prepay €20) include 5G at no extra cost.
Three Mobile Pros and Cons
Advantages
- 5G included on all plans at no extra cost
- Unlimited data on bill pay and top prepay plans
- Strong 4G coverage (99%+ population)
- Good prepay options without contract commitment
- International minutes available on higher plans
Disadvantages
- Bill pay plans require 24-month contract
- Rural coverage can be inconsistent
- Customer service wait times reported by some users
- Prepay 10 plan has limited data (10 GB)
Frequently Asked Questions About Three Mobile Plans
Yes. Three's 5G network is live in major cities and expanding. All bill pay plans and the Prepay 20 plan include 5G at no extra cost.
Yes. Three supports number porting from all Irish networks. The transfer typically completes within one business day.
Three mobile plans are for smartphones (calls, texts, and mobile data). Three mobile broadband is a home internet service using a 4G/5G hub — it provides WiFi to your home but cannot be used for making calls.
You can top up via the My3 app, online at three.ie, by texting 50100, calling 1744, or at retail outlets nationwide.
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