All the mobile phone providers offering improved coverage for free
Vodafone and Three have completed their £15 billion mega-merger, creating the UK's largest mobile network.
The merged company, VodafoneThree, promises improved coverage for its 27 million customers at no extra cost within months, with benefits extending to Voxi, Smarty, and Talkmobile users.
Within two weeks, seven million Three and Smarty customers will see up to a 20 per cent improvement in 4G data speeds, while all 27 million customers will gain access to roam on both networks within months.
By the end of the year, VodafoneThree aims to eliminate 16,500 sq/km of 'not spots' and plans to launch satellite-based mobile network coverage trials by next year.
VodafoneThree intends to challenge the broadband market with fibre or 'fibre-like' speeds and will create 400 jobs by opening customer care centres in Belfast and Sheffield.
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