Building the UK's best network
A new era of connectivity
We’re investing £11 billion in our mission to build the UK’s best network. This will help us transform connectivity for every home and business across the nation, powering the UK’s digital future by creating a platform for innovation and next-generation technology.
Connecting every community
Our investment will boost speeds for every customer as we bring 5G Standalone (5G SA) coverage to 99% of the population by 2030 and every corner of the UK by 2034.
From busy city centres to remote rural towns, we're making sure every area has the access it needs, including the most vulnerable within society.
Tomorrow starts today
Better yet, customers don't have to wait to feel the benefits. Within a few months, around 28.8 million Vodafone and Three mobile customers will begin to benefit from automatically using each other's networks – connecting them to the best coverage available, at no extra cost.
Meanwhile, the UK's largest full-fibre footprint will be further supported by Fixed Wireless Access offers and site upgrades. All of which means a faster, more reliable service for every single customer – without them having to lift a finger.
Our goals
#1 for customers
By making every interaction seamless and every connection secure, we’re setting a new standard for customer service, freezing prices on certain tariffs while prioritising scam and phishing protections.
#1 for network
The goal is to build the UK's best network. With full, nationwide 5G Standalone coverage by 2034, this is a network that will improve the experience of people in every part of the UK.
#1 for business
Our £11bn investment is transforming UK businesses, cities and services, fuelling economic growth and innovation, especially in healthcare, education, finance and rural businesses.
#1 for people
To build the best network, we need the best talent. Which is why we're making VodafoneThree one of the best places to work in the UK, with leading policies, a commitment to DEI, and a fair and inclusive environment for all.
“VodafoneThree is setting a new standard for connectivity in the UK. With a bold vision and record investment, we're building the fastest, smartest and most reliable network – one that will fuel businesses and keep communities connected like never before. The future starts here.”
What's changing?
Through network upgrades, we’ll reach millions more customers with our 5G SA network, giving customers better quality connectivity and faster speeds in the process.
By the end of the 2025, as a result of bringing the two networks together, we will remove a total of 16,500 sq km of not spots across the nation – an area equivalent to 10x the size of London.
Within just two weeks, through the sharing of combined spectrum, Three and SMARTY customers will receive an improvement in 4G data speeds of up to 20%.
Within just a few months, 28.8 million Vodafone and Three mobile customers will automatically connect to the best coverage available – whether that’s on the Vodafone or Three network – effectively giving them access to two networks at no extra cost.
In just one year, up to 50 million people (around 71% of the population) will have access to VodafoneThree’s fastest 5G speeds.
Latest news
VodafoneThree signs multibillion pound investment deals, marking another major milestone in building the UK's best network
VodafoneThree’s plan is front loaded. In year one, nearly three-quarters of the population will have access to VodafoneThree’s fastest 5G speeds, increasing to 90% of the population with access to 5G SA in year three.
VodafoneThree wins at 2025 Mobile Industry Awards
Following the merger of Vodafone and Three earlier this year, the company’s brands and people have been recognised at the 2025 Mobile Industry Awards.
No silver bullets: A safer online world won’t happen without long-term change
Online safety is one of the most important issues of our times, one that requires a measured, long-term and deft approach, argues Nicki Lyons, VodafoneThree’s Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer.