Three UK

Our Government Affairs team partnered with the New Statesman last month to host Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP, as well as five of the Labour Party’s newly elected backbench MPs, Mobile UK, Vodafone and Good Things Foundation at a Labour Party Conference roundtable to discuss how UK infrastructure can serve as a platform for #economicgrowth and #povertyreduction.   In a wide-ranging and productive conversation, attendees discussed:   🌐How public policy and private investment could work together to accelerate the rollout of mobile infrastructure; 🚆How Government and industry could ensure that digital infrastructure is fully integrated into other key sectors like transport and housing; 📱The impacts issues like #digitalexclusion and poor connectivity have on people and businesses across society.   Three's proposed merger with Vodafone will unlock £11bn in network investment to transform the UK from a connectivity laggard to leader, helping us address many of the issues discussed at the roundtable.

We are thrilled to announce the graduation of the first cohort of our Aspire programme for Head Office 🎓 ! Launched in January, this initiative was designed to support colleagues who are ready to take the next step in their careers and move into their first leadership roles. The Aspire programme offered a blend of virtual and in-person sessions, paired with one-on-one mentoring. The result? A cohort of newly equipped leaders, ready to take on fresh challenges and bring new perspectives to their roles. This wasn’t just about learning leadership theory—our participants experienced real, hands-on development. From refining critical leadership skills to building a supportive community of peers, Aspire has provided the tools and knowledge needed for long-term career growth. Congratulations to all involved! 🥳

🏆 We are thrilled to announce that Three UK has won GOLD at the Global Good Awards for Community Partnership of the Year! Over the past 10 years, our Three Discovery programme has empowered over 280,000 people across the UK by providing free digital skills training to those most in need—helping bridge the digital divide for the elderly, young, and vulnerable. A huge congratulations to our dedicated Discovery Partners and all our Customer Advisors across retail for making this achievement possible. Together, we’re powering up possibilities! 🚀 #GlobalImpactAwards #ThreeDiscovery #CommunityImpact #DigitalInclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to #sustainability ♻️, we’re proud to announce a major milestone achieved across our Retail stores over the last year. With the introduction of new technology, we’ve significantly reduced our paper usage, saving 5 million sheets of paper! To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of saving approximately 600 trees 🌲 and reducing our carbon footprint by 20 metric tons of CO2—a powerful impact as we continue to do our part for the environment. This achievement is just one example of how every small change contributes to a more #sustainablefuture.  Other initiatives we’re doing include launching recycled paper in stores – so the paper we do use is now fully recycled. And with the nights getting colder ❄️, we’re bringing back our ‘close door’ operations across our stores to keep the stores warm and conserve energy.  Together, we’re driving positive change for both the business and the planet. #SustainableConnections

For the third consecutive year, Three Discovery is supporting #SilverSunday, a national day celebrating older adults and helping tackle social isolation 🧓💻 Our Discovery team will be hosting engaging webinars designed to empower older adults with essential digital skills. From mastering WhatsApp to decluttering devices and ensuring online safety, the team is here to support and inspire. This is a great opportunity for us to make a real difference while showcasing our expertise in the tech world. If you have friends or family who could benefit from the workshops, explore the workshops or visit a Three store for more support. 👉Digital Declutter https://lnkd.in/eMeEYMzZ 👉Digital Security https://lnkd.in/e_a9S78N 👉Discovery WhatsApp https://lnkd.in/e_vqRmTM 👉Device Storage https://lnkd.in/evF6SA6A #ThreeDiscovery #TechForAll #DigitalSkills

We’re excited to announce the Q2 winners of the Community Fund! These grants, totalling £5,000, were awarded to five incredible charitable organisations, all nominated by our people. In Q2, we awarded donations to six amazing causes, including Team Jak Foundation, Time to Talk West Berkshire, Promise Inclusion, The Ways and Means Trust, Autism NI and a special donation to the First Upton and Blewbury Rainbows. A huge thank you to all the applicants and congratulations to the winners! Your work is making a real difference in our communities. 🌟 If you’re a charitable organisation looking for support, get nominated by a Three UK employee for the next round! You can find out more about each cause on the link below: https://lnkd.in/e5Fjw6xB

We’ve launched three new initiatives to make technology more accessible and reward customers for their loyalty and commitment. 📱 Like New allows customers to save money on the latest tech by choosing a refurbished device. 📱 Customers can now Trade-In their old devices, to receive either a discount on new tech or money sent straight to their bank accounts 📱 And Connect Together enables customers to receive a 20% discount on additional lines or Home Broadband and they’re rewarded every time they add another line to their account. Andy Foy, New Product Propositions & Insight Director at Three UK said, “We’re excited to launch these new initiatives which demonstrate our commitment to improving customer experience and continue to deliver on our #sustainability strategy. Both Like New and Trade-In not only deliver better value for our customers, but also reduce electronic waste, while Connect Together is all about recognising and rewarding our customers’ loyalty. By offering discounts on additional lines and making account management easier, we’re ensuring that our customers get the best possible experience across all touchpoints.” Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eH5b2WH8

This summer, we worked hard to keep you connected at some of the UK’s biggest festivals, including Reading & Leeds, Glastonbury, Latitude, TRNSMT, Wireless, Parklife, and the Isle of Wight. From sharing your favourite moments to streaming the headliners, we made sure you stayed online, wherever you were in the crowd. Our network team took a bespoke approach to each event, strategically placing temporary masts in prime locations and introducing cutting-edge, high-capacity antennas to handle the massive crowds more efficiently. Whether you were in the middle of the action or on the outskirts, you enjoyed seamless connectivity with 5G average speeds of 300MB - up to 4x faster than last year, allowing you to share, stream, and stay connected like never before. We’re proud of the improvements and hope you had an unforgettable festival season. Check out our festival highlights video below! #FestivalSeason #ThreeUK #5G

Three won four prestigious awards at the Mobile Industry Awards 2024 🎉 Our teams took home awards for: 🏆Best Network for Business Three Business 🏆Best SIM Only Network (SMARTY Mobile) SMARTY Mobile 🏆Best Wholesale Service & Solution Provider Three Wholesale UK 🏆Team of the Year - Retail Experience Team Huge congratulations to everyone involved! #MIA2024

🚶♂️🚶♀️ Brits open up more while walking (46%) or on the phone (30%) according to our research, published today. In partnership with Samaritans, we're encouraging you to get together with friends, family or colleagues and join #DawnWalk in October for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Let's walk, talk, and raise vital funds for mental health support. Find out more and get involved today 👇 https://lnkd.in/g4RU4C-W