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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, describing it as unhelpful and difficult to navigate. People frequently encountered issues with the overall service provided, often finding it unreliable and frustrating. Additionally, consumers consistently felt that the pricing was too high and that they were being overcharged for the services received, with some mentioning concerns about pricing and contract terms. However, some people were satisfied with the staff, praising specific individuals for their helpfulness, knowledge, and excellent customer service skills, particularly in physical store locations. A few other people also felt that the transfer process when switching providers was seamless.

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Service

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can't issue an esim by email to a hotmail email address. Or send a purchase confirmation. Or let the user know that they need to use a non-hotmail account to get anywhere or risk wasting several hours... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless. Charged me €52 per month for the last 2 years. Data disappeared one day and couldn't text them as the only method of communication is text (1913). Found an email address and told them the pro... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quite disappointed with this store guys. My daughter went there to buy new SIM card and pre-paid plan. She specifically asked Super Surfer plan and they have given Super Talker plan. Even if she didn'... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not Sure what these negative reviews are about but my experience couldn't be more different. Moved from another service provider to Three. Got my new flagship phone the next working day, no extra paym... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with 3 for years … go to their Dun Laoghaire store. We were there today checking out options and needed our mobiles checked as giving us problems. We can’t say enough good about the three members... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke with Gillian, Limerick Support Centre today. I had difficulties with a scam and had some questions around my plan and bill. She not only sorted it out but got me a discount on my plan which I... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went to order a phone, needed to upload a photo ID and proof of address and took 3 days and still wasn’t reviewed and approved. Terrible service, was onto two people to try sort it but they still coul... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

All these greedy phone and internet service providers that have yearly increases in pricing? Macro economically and socially very irresponsible. As it guarantees to increase inflation, something... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the absolute shittiest phone and internet service in the world I have 1Gb of internet and get an average of 1Mb per second (1000 times less) they won't let me cancel my contract, they won't re... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Predatory practices, pressured me out of a legacy plan when trying to buy a new phone, was asked more than 5 times to change the plan. Old plan: top up by 20, keep the 20 and have all you can... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the Three store in Ennis, Co Clare. Maggie was amazing, and sorted out my problems in a few minutes. Her technical knowledge could not be faulted, and her customer skills were beyond excelle... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The absolute WORST service I have ever used in my life. Nothing compares to how terrible this network is. The internet is beyond awful – it’s not just bad, it’s unusable, absolutely the worst intern... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling service i had the plug in moved house advised by the alarm company to get engineered installed as it wouldnt pick up the cameras and fought with 3 to get an engineer out! Event... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely dreadful . Tried to cancel online to no avail . So cancelled direct debits knowing I would quickly get a call. Got a call explained I wanted to cancel as not using their service , was told... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid, avoid, avoid. Don't fall into the trap of signing up - it's difficult to escape! Dishonest methods. My3 set up to meet their needs, not yours. No support, impossible to get basic account infor... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Credit started disappearing from my pay as you go. Was finally persuaded to go with a monthly plan and low and behold my credit that I had topped up before I changed over was "disregarded" now when i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every time I speak with them, the customer service is absolutely outstanding. They are always kind, patient, and supportive, no matter what the situation is. I feel truly cared for and valued as a cus... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm having lots of trouble with three 5g since I got it 9 months ago, I'm near an antenna but the signal keeps dropping every evening and it's impossible to use it. Tried to cancel but three keeps say... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You pay for the service but you don't get the service. That's the THREE.IE business model. Contacting support is a superhuman task, only individuals with great patience and knowledge can handle it. Th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I m on Three for years now and my 2 year phone contract is on the end.So,offer for old customer is just disappointing, disrespectful and disgracing. They should change name in 3 D's They do not hav... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Got 4G broadband over phone. Was sent a faulty modem & SIM card. The agents washed their hands from the whole thing and asked me to go to the 3 shop who couldn’t help cos apparently they have nothin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I so regret giving my business to three, they are incredibly bad to deal with. I’ve recently left them to go to sky I bought my phone outright three years ago from their store and they refuse to unloc... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Up until today I was a bill pay customer for 3. Never asked for an upgrade, never missed a payment, never availed of any offers etc. Overcharged 4 different times, have to go through the same process... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THE WORST CUSTOMER CAREV EVER and marketing ever...BE CAREFUL THEY TELL YOU EVERYTHING DETAILS INVOLVED ON YOUR CONTRACT PHONE OR ELSE YOU WILL BE TRICKED INTO YEARS OF PAYING UNWANTED SERVICES AND HI... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give a minus on stars I would Had outside interference on my internet tried to get them to see what it was fobed me off same with eir comers where abt as useful it’s a disgrace to charge... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I left three after several years of being a customer, perhaps 10 or more. Their practices are misleading, things like scheduled top-ups will net you extra free credit when you sign up. They do not.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I strongly advise against joining Three Ireland! They advertise "unlimited data", but in reality, after using just 20GB, the internet becomes so throttled that I can't even send a voice message... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Call centre people are not honestly compassionate I prefer the chat support. Talked to the most rude person today giving me threats of 10/11 days payment plan when I have asked to sort out my bill bef... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous Cutomer Service I will never be joining Three after the experience I've had with them. I signed a contract with them for 2 years, I lost my phone in the first month and didnt use the f... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Seriously bad support, my broadband upload speed during peak hours is 3.4 mbps, and the engineer informed me this was acceptable! and when I explained in order to watch tv or chat to friends on line... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After almost 2 decades of loyalty, (since 02 opened the doors) most that time in a contract, if your 2 days late paying the bill expect multiple calls a day, harrasment in my opinion, 2 more days, exp... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just want to give a big shout out to Tom in 3 bridgewater, Arklow. His knowledge helpfulness, customer service was 5 star. Staff like this should be acknowledged and rewarded. They are hard to find... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Internet is oki. However there was interference with my Comms, not once, twice. Latest, had 8 euros on balance, and they wiped it off, blocked me from text messages and essentially forced to top up a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After thirteen years (13) with them I am moving. I had an issue with a bill and they were quite nasty and unprofessional almost like a vulture fund. Result. I paid the bill. Realised that they are no... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I live in Cappamore, Limerick and I always have only 3G. My internet is very slow and sometimes no connection. I called the customer services and they didnt improve it. I am so sick of it. It is 2025... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Been and still am a customer of over 10 years and for the last month my reception throughout the country has been terrible. Spoke to a CS rep about it and he advised to move to an esim so I applied fo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Tara I went in search of broadband and phone provider today. I was in scotchhall in Drogheda. I add I am 70 years young. The first store I went to the young man did not engage enthusiastica... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking! Days without 4g and years paying for a plan and I’m told to get a new sim that the network will work better! No talk of any sort of solution to the problem. Look for other options... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into the Three shop in Navan, I got a new phone and changed from a pay as you go phone, to a bill and a family package, I am very happy with everything and was very happy with the service I re... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid, avoid, avoid If I could give no stars I would, customer care is non existent, inconsistent service and have literally spent hours on the phone with them trying to sort out problems with the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Messed around is an understatement. Tried to overcharge me for a broadband service that had been cancelled within the 30 days. Thought the issue was resolved after speaking with them then get a call 2... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently visited Carrick on Shannon store for an upgrade. The 3 lads, Frank, Dylan & Alan, could not have been more helpful. They offered to transfer everything over from my old phone to my new one... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Setting up My3, as a new broadband customer, is a non stop merry-go-round. The WiFi signal is ok and their branch staff (Bray) competent but accessing my billing details impossible.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete disgrace, approaching fraud I was basically tricked into a mobile contract as an addition to an internet contract which was not fulfilled on their end. Now I have to remain with this "provi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give 0 stars I would. I have 5G and the internet speed is 0.4 MBPS. It's been like this for 3 weeks and every time I call them they "solve" the problem so the speed test goes to 30 mbps... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a prepaid SIM at the airport. First I got a message the next day that my activation failed after a 20 min chat the agent told me it all looks to be working. Later in the day I discovered I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Compliments to the young man in your Portlaoise branch yesterday,(Ibelieve he is a trainee) who provided an excellent service.Both myself and my wife were very impressed with him.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Even though I had a scheduled top-up, my credit ran out so I had to top up my credit, and then they charged me again for the scheduled top-up seven days later. I complained on my personal 3 account. T... See more

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  1. Telecommunications Equipment Supplier

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Three Ireland, officially Three Ireland (Hutchison) Limited (formerly Hutchison 3G Ireland Ltd), is a telecommunications and internet service provider operating in Ireland as a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, operating under the global Three brand. The company launched in July 2005 and provides 3G, 4G and 5G mobile phone services. Three's former holding company, Hutchison Whampoa, acquired O2 Ireland in June 2013, and the company was fully merged into the operations of Three Ireland in March 2015.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!!!

I’ve had one of the worst customer service experiences in Ireland with Three. I’ve been dealing with ongoing issues for nearly a year now, and they still haven’t been resolved.

We originally signed up for broadband, and my partner set up a pay-as-you-go phone plan. Somehow, things were switched over incorrectly without our consent, which caused a huge amount of confusion and stress.

I’ve had to contact them at least 15 times, and despite all that effort, nothing has been properly fixed. The level of professionalism has been extremely poor — to the point where I’ve had to involve solicitors just to try to get this sorted.

Even after my partner cancelled her pay-as-you-go plan, they continue to charge her card, and we’ve received no clear communication or resolution.

Overall, this has been a very frustrating and disappointing experience. I would not recommend Three based on the lack of support, accountability, and customer care we’ve received.

24 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the second time i order…

This is the second time I’ve had the same issue with Three Ireland.
The product (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Black 256GB) was clearly shown as “in stock”, and I placed my order before the 4pm cutoff for next-day delivery, as per their policy.
I received confirmation, but no dispatch email. My order status even showed “Completed” before reverting back to “Submitted”, which is very concerning.
After speaking with support, I was eventually told the item is actually out of stock — contradicting what is shown on their website.
There was no proactive communication (no email or call), and the information provided by support was inconsistent.
This is misleading and a poor customer experience, especially as it has now happened more than once.
I would advise others to be cautious when ordering items listed as “in stock”.

19 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

13 years later review

After thirteen years (13) with them I am moving. I had an issue with a bill and they were quite nasty and unprofessional almost like a vulture fund. Result. I paid the bill. Realised that they are no longer the best deal by far. In fact they're the worst and move to another company with my number. I learned they own "48" too so please avoid.

13 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Three Business Customer very poor service

I have been a Three business customer since 2005. I have to say, customer service in the past 2 years has been appalling, and the help and support that was there is now nonexistent. I am really disappointed with how poorly the company has progressed in supporting business customers.

16 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Switched from personal to business…

Switched from personal to business account. Absolute nightmare - seemingly being charged for both still despite being assured they would automatically shut down and now on the 4th attempt to address - they just pass you between team to team. Completely awful customer care.

11 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Brilliant marketing, dreadful everything else…

The fact that all the reviews are either 5 stars or 1 is a good warning. All the positive reviews are sales pitches saying what great customer service there is in the shop, and better upgrade packages. I recently changed over to 3 as they seemed to offer a competitive package, boasting the best data and roaming (which I need). Since changing I can hardly make a phone call or use data even though it shows strong network availability. Will cling on to get the phone and chuck it immediately after. Their business model clearly relies on their splendid marketing. Don’t be conned like me 👍

10 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling service i had the…

Absolutely appalling service i had the plug in moved house advised by the alarm company to get engineered installed as it wouldnt pick up the cameras and fought with 3 to get an engineer out! Eventually 3 mths later from the first call an engineer called out on Friday and it has done nothing but drop signal since Friday tv , cameras , dog cam etc again working in Dublin away from home and no access to any camera in the house so really frustrating the fact that the the call team are all
Indian and english is not their first language and they dont listen they just keep skirting around the issue and say they will
Ring you back but dont
Don't recommend at all stick with sky or another company . They have every excuse as to why it doesn't work

10 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jodie in the letterkenny

Jodie in the letterkenny store in Donegal was amazing,went above and beyond to make sure I got the best phone and deal.Very calm, professional in a busy store.I duf not feel rushed or under pressure.Thank you Janiqye

8 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I moved over from imagine only a few…

I moved over from imagine only a few weeks ago and I am having major issues with coverage going down at random times. I work from home and thought that the service quality would be exactly the same in respect of broadband as I didn’t have problems like I’m having now with 3! It goes down numerous times during the day unlike anything I’ve experienced before and right now it’s not fit for purpose. I tried to find “support” contact details on their site but kept being brought around in circles. Please be advised focus on the feedback here and not bonkers or switcher! As I feel completely lied to about the service level availability expected. It’s Saturday evening and the tv isn’t working because the box is red and has lost complete coverage! This never happened with other providers

7 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You pay for the service but you don't…

You pay for the service but you don't get the service. That's the THREE.IE business model. Contacting support is a superhuman task, only individuals with great patience and knowledge can handle it. Then the support, from somewhere in India, tells you for half an hour how great your signal is, then tries to set up first 4G, then 3G and then 2G (too bad it hasn't worked for a long time) and only after 40 minutes "discovers" that there is a problem in the location but experts are definitely working on it. If even after three days the situation doesn't improve, they restart your service in the middle of the call without warning (good defense against the customer). Their knowledge is truly amazing, after 20 minutes they understood the difference between POP3 and SMTP, each of them is simply an expert. You write a complaint and no one answers. There are no phones on THREE.IE, why would a telecommunications operator have them......... What is this? Why are they in Ireland?

1 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Sevice

This morning I visited the 3 store in the Parkway Shopping Centre to buy a replacement phone. On entering the shop I was greeted by Lisa who immediately put me at my ease as she adviced on the various options available to me.
After choosing a phone the wonderful Lisa proceeded to set up the phone for me. This was a great relief to me as I am not the best with technology.
It was so nice to experience such great customer service from a lovely young lady who went over and above to make me feel that nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Lisa.

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor staff

Poor staff. I am paying an extra €700 (double the original price of the iPhone) for the €46 a month plan. It’s ridiculous. I asked the staff what the cheapest option was and he told me that was.

17 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently visited the Cavan store

Recently visited the Cavan store, was looked after by Madeline, from the minute we walked through the door she was so pleasant and so helpful, couldn't have been looked after any better, it was a pleasure to deal with her, and I would definitely recommend her and her male colleague which was also very friendly. Definitely 10 out of 10😀

23 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Three Ireland - disappointing customer service and treatment at end of contract

I had several calls with Three Ireland between August-December 2025 in relation to lost phone/lost SIM card. I will not go into the details however I am very disappointed. You receive certain assurances during calls and then, as commonly expected these days with big companies and customer service, what was discussed is not - or improperly recorded. You get one message over the phone, and another in writing.

16 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was disappointed with Three

I was disappointed with Three, especially after switching to Vodafone Ireland.

For the same price (€20 every 28 days), Three only gave me 200 minutes to Irish networks, while Vodafone offers unlimited calls and texts. This makes a big difference in daily use.

Compared to Vodafone, the value with Three is poor. The plan felt limited, and switching away was the best decision I made.

Overall, not great value for money. I would recommend Vodafone instead.

30 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the Three store in Ennis

Visited the Three store in Ennis, Co Clare. Maggie was amazing, and sorted out my problems in a few minutes. Her technical knowledge could not be faulted, and her customer skills were beyond excellent! She answered all my questions in a friendly and professional manner…such a lovely young lady. Also serving was Terry Joe, who was looking after another customer. They both seem to be a knowledgeable and friendly team!

13 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I purchased a new phone in…

My wife and I purchased a new phone in your drogheda store at scotch Hall we were dealing with Tara and we found her to be very informative and helpful there was a few problems transferring data which she solved so we would give Tara top marks Sean and jacinta 11/02/26

10 February 2026
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