Three Users Furious as Calls Crash
Outrage as 3 Call Failures Disrupt Thousands — But Data Still Works
Thousands of Three UK users woke up to find they couldn’t make a single call—even to emergency services. While data still works, voice lines are eerily silent, sparking outrage across the country. If you’re wondering what’s really going on, who’s affected, and whether you can trust your network, this is one update you can’t afford to miss.
Three Network Goes Silent: What You Need to Know
On the morning of Wednesday, June 25th, thousands of Three UK mobile users woke up to a frustrating surprise: phone calls simply wouldn’t go through. Whether you were calling a loved one, your workplace, or even emergency services, the voice service outage left many users disconnected when it mattered most.
According to Three UK’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the issue began affecting customers around 09:30 BST, and it quickly escalated.
9,000+ Reports in 1 Hour — But Data Still Works
Popular outage tracking site DownDetector showed a spike in user complaints, with over 9,000 reports flooding in within a single hour.
The silver lining? If you’re relying on mobile data, you’re likely still connected. Both 4G and 5G services appear to be operating normally — a small consolation in a morning of mayhem.
Real Impact: Missed 999 Calls & Hospital Delays
What makes this outage more than just an inconvenience is the human cost.
Users shared emotional stories across social media: from being unable to return hospital calls, to failing to reach roadside breakdown services. Some even raised concerns about access to emergency numbers — echoing a January 2025 incident, where a limited number of Three users couldn’t contact 999 during a brief network failure.
For those who rely on their mobile for critical daily communication, this outage has felt deeply personal — and unsettling.
Not Just Three — Other Networks Hit Too
Even if you’re not directly with Three, you might still be in trouble. Networks like:
- ID Mobile
- Smarty
— both of which use Three’s infrastructure — have acknowledged similar call issues.
ID Mobile posted:
Please bear with us, our technical teams are working hard with our network partner Three UK to fix this issue…
Similarly, Smarty confirmed they’re “aware of an issue affecting voice services” and working toward a fix.
What Caused It? Three Stays Silent
As of now, Three hasn’t disclosed the root cause. The company only confirmed:
We’re aware of an issue affecting voice services… Our engineers are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.
With over 11 million customers, even a “partial” outage can ripple across the country in seconds.
The timing is particularly notable. Just weeks ago, Three finalized its merger with Vodafone, forming the largest mobile network in the UK with over 27 million users. While Vodafone’s services remain unaffected, questions about network integration and stability are bound to rise.
Should You Be Worried About Future Outages?
If this feels like déjà vu — it kind of is.
In early 2025, a similar incident sparked an investigation after some users reported inability to reach 999. Though officially labeled as affecting a “small number,” even the possibility of being cut off in an emergency shakes consumer trust.
With today’s outage echoing those same concerns, it’s fair to ask:
Can we rely on Three’s voice network when it counts most?
What You Can Do Right Now
Still facing network issues? Don’t panic — here are some quick and practical solutions you can act on immediately. Whether you’re trying to contact loved ones or need urgent help, these simple workarounds can keep you connected until full service resumes. Save or share this list — it could make all the difference during an outage.
Action | Why It Works |
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Use Wi-Fi Calling | Bypasses mobile signal using any available Wi-Fi network for voice calls. |
Use Messaging Apps | Apps like WhatsApp or Signal let you chat and call over Wi-Fi/data. |
Borrow Another Network | Ask someone nearby with a different carrier to make urgent calls. |
If you’re with a virtual provider like ID Mobile or Smarty, keep an eye on their status pages and social media updates for real-time fixes.
Pro Tips for Staying Connected During Outages
When networks fail, staying connected becomes critical — especially for emergencies. With mobile outages like the recent Three UK incident, it’s smart to have a backup plan. Here are four quick, effective ways to ensure you’re never totally cut off, whether for personal safety or business continuity. Save these tips before the next blackout hits.
Tip | How It Helps |
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Enable Wi-Fi Calling | Lets you make calls over any Wi-Fi connection when mobile signal drops. |
Keep a Secondary SIM | Gives you network redundancy if your primary carrier goes down. |
Use VoIP Apps | Apps like Google Voice, or WhatsApp can call over the internet. |
Set Emergency Contact Method | iMessage or email helps you stay reachable when all else fails. |
Final Thoughts: Tech is Fragile — Stay Prepared
This outage is yet another reminder that even in our hyper-connected world, glitches happen — and when they do, they can have real emotional and practical consequences.
While Three is working to restore full service, many users are still waiting for updates, and some may not feel confident about the network’s reliability going forward.
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