What frequencies does 3 UK use?

[Nermal]

Hi,

I'm thinking about getting a 3 SIM but since I'm from NZ I'm using an "American" device with WCDMA 850/1900/2100. Can I use that on 3, or do I need a 900 MHz device?

Thanks 🙂

 

[iMacDragon]

Hi,

I'm thinking about getting a 3 SIM but since I'm from NZ I'm using an "American" device with WCDMA 850/1900/2100. Can I use that on 3, or do I need a 900 MHz device?

Thanks 🙂

I believe all UK 3g networks are either 1900 or 2100, only 2g networks use lower frequencies.

 

[cw2k7]

2100 for 3G and fallback to 1800 for 2G (via the orange network)

UK doesn't use 850 or 1900.

 

[Nermal]

Thanks, looks like I'm all set 🙂

 

[Nermal]

Just an update... I actually wanted a mobile broadband connection, and 3 said that I needed to buy the actual mobile broadband stick, because apparently putting the SIM into a regular phone would make it run at the casual data rate rather than the mobile broadband plan price (according to the sales guy). I ended up paying £35 for a stick with 3 GB of data.

I also tried O2, which was slightly cheaper, but apparently you need a UK bank account! 😱

So I now have a 3 stick which I probably can't use back in NZ as I'm guessing that it's locked to 3 (and most likely won't be able to connect to the 850 MHz network here either).

 

[ACDeag]

Hi,

I'm thinking about getting a 3 SIM but since I'm from NZ I'm using an "American" device with WCDMA 850/1900/2100. Can I use that on 3, or do I need a 900 MHz device?

Thanks 🙂

All iPhones are the same, so your American device will be able to use all UK frequencies used by whichever network you choose. Assuming it is unlocked of course!