Three (United Kingdom): 4G and 5G bands
Three (United Kingdom) runs 4G on B20, B1, B32; B20 is the coverage layer. 5G bands: n78, n77, n28, n1. 5G SA: being integrated into vodafonethree; RedCap: not launched; 3G: switched off (2025-11-27); 2G: never ran 2g.
Check your module in the UK
Results cover the 4 networks here; the home page checks every country at once.
Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | 800 Digital Dividend | FDD | 832–862 | 791–821 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B32 | 1500 L-Band SDL | SDL | — | 1452–1496 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | single source1 |
| B28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | single source2 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | single source2 |
| n77 | 3700 C-Band | TDD | 3300–4200 | 3300–4200 | capacity layer | single source2 |
| n28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | single source2 |
| n1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | single source2 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
| 5G SA | Being integrated into VodafoneThree3 |
|---|---|
| RedCap | Not launched4 |
| LTE-M | Not in GSMA list5 |
| NB-IoT | Not in GSMA list5 |
| 2G | Never ran 2G |
| 3G | Switched off (2025-11-27)6 |
| Group | VodafoneThree (merger completed 2025-05-31)3 |
Our dongles on this network
Supports B20 (coverage layer), B1.
Supports B20 (coverage layer), B1.
Supports B1. Missing the operator’s main band B20.
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet
Sources
- C UK country guide (sources: Ken’s Tech Tips, EE Community) Hyper Nexus · 2026-09
- C Frequency checker · United Kingdom Kimovil · 2026-09-30
- A Completion of Vodafone and Three merger in the UK Vodafone Group · 2025-06-02
- B 5G RedCap webinar, March 2026 GSA · 2026-03
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- B Global 2G & 3G network closures, by country and operator (2026 update) Wireless Logic · 2026-10-04
