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Three Network in N Ireland? (Antrim)

Hi I am considering the three network for a phone to use around antrim and Newtownabbey. It's for a teenager so the large data allowances and go binge options are attractive but it would be no good if she can't get network coverage and I want to make sure she can make and receive calls.
Anyone use 3 in antrim and know what the signal is like? I checked the coverage map but it shows very good in antrim apart from some black spots but I can't see where they are.
Any help appreciated! Thanks :)

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  • ballyblack
    ballyblack Posts: 5,178 Forumite
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    another idea is to post on the Northern Ireland board as well

    more local views


    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=32
  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    Order a free PAYG SIM from Three and try it. It will cost nothing to see the network signal indicator and 3G/4G data connection on the phone, but a minimum initial top-up of £10 is necessary to actually use it.
    Evolution, not revolution
  • System
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    eDicky wrote: »
    Order a free PAYG SIM from Three and try it. It will cost nothing to see the network signal indicator and 3G/4G data connection on the phone, but a minimum initial top-up of £10 is necessary to actually use it.

    If you pick and activate their free data reward sim, it will have 200mb of data to try for free.You should be able to call 0800 numbers and receive calls too.
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  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    Heng_Leng wrote: »
    If you pick and activate their free data reward sim, it will have 200mb of data to try for free.You should be able to call 0800 numbers and receive calls too.
    I was going to suggest that, I've got two, but it looks like they're no longer free. £10 including 1GB for thirty days:

    Ah no! It's still free - I was looking at a bogus website! Here's the request form fur the free one:

    three.co.uk/Free_SIM_MBB/Order

    Have the SIM in the device you are using to register it, to get the monthly free 200MB.
    Evolution, not revolution
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