Yes, if you’re with Three, you can upgrade after 90 days and choose a new device. To upgrade, you’ll need to select a plan with the same data allowance or greater.
There’s no need to wait
Freedom to get the latest tech
Want the latest devices? No problem, we’ve got you covered. Find a great upgrade deal on the latest iPhones, Samsung phones and more.
Full flexibility
Upgrade your phone, tablet, and more at a time that suits you. As long as you’ve been with us for more than 90 days and you pick the same or a higher data plan.
Nothing to pay
There's no need to worry about paying off your current airtime or SIM Only plan. If you have a device loan, you can trade in to pay it off.
How it works
Step 1
Log in to your account. You’ll see an Upgrade today section, if you’ve had your phone or other device plan for more than 90 days.
Step 2
Choose your device and pick a new airtime plan. You’ll need to pick one with the same or a higher data allowance than your current plan.
Step 3
Choose to trade in your old tech to repay the cost of a device loan, or keep it and continue to pay off your device alongside your new plan.
New to Three?
Anytime Upgrade is available to any new Three customers. So if you buy a device or buy a SIM today, you’ll be eligible to choose an upgrade after 90 days.
Great reasons to get your next device from Three
Ways to save
Anytime Upgrade
Stay up to date with the latest tech. You’ve got the option to upgrade to a new phone or other device after 90 days without paying any upgrade fees.
Trade in your old tech
You can trade in your old phone and use the money to reduce the cost of a new device or to help pay off your old device loan. You can also trade in tablets and wearables too.
Choose Like New
Our refurbished phones go through rigorous 65-point quality checks to make sure they look and work like they’re fresh out the box.
Save up to 20% on additional plans
Bring your whole family over to Three. With Connect Together, you can save up to 20% on each new plan you add, including home broadband.
Enjoy discounts with Three+
Get amazing offers from brands you love, like Cineworld, Caffè Nero, Uber Eats and more. You can even save at your local takeaway too.
Recycle your devices
If you already own your device in full, or you’ve got other old ones lying around, we can help you recycle them. We’ll make sure they get re-used and sent to people who really need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, there are a few conditions that affect your phone and device upgrade options that you need to be aware of:
You need to be upgrading from a SIM Only plan or a device repayment plan to a new device
You need to have had your SIM Only plan or device repayment plan for more than 90 days
You need to have started your current plan after January 2024
You need to select an airtime plan that has the same data allowance or higher than your current plan
If you’ve had your phone for more than 90 days, then you can upgrade your phone with Three.
Yes, you have the option to upgrade from a SIM Only plan to a device plan after 90 days.
There are no extra charges if you upgrade after 90 days. All you need to do is choose a data plan that’s the same or higher than your current plan.
If you’re paying off a device loan, you’ll still need to pay this even if you upgrade. The easiest way to cover or lower this cost is to trade in your device.
It’s up to you, you can keep it and continue making your device payments, or you can trade in and use the value to pay off your device loan. If you own your device in full, you can trade in and reduce the cost of your new device, or you could recycle it.
Of course you can. This is a particularly good idea if you still need to pay off your device loan on your current phone or device. If you’ve already paid off your device, you can also use the money to reduce the cost of your new plan.
Yes. You can either continue to make payments on your old device alongside your new plan, or you can trade in your old device and put the value towards paying off your current device loan.
You still have a contractual obligation to pay off your existing device. You can continue your monthly device repayments alongside your new upgrade plan. Alternatively, if you trade in your old device, you can use the value of the device to pay off your existing device loan.