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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Consumers express widespread dissatisfaction with various facets of the company's offerings. People are particularly unhappy with the level of customer service they receive. The service itself is a significant pain point for many reviewers. Consumers also report negative experiences with the staff, citing issues that have left them feeling frustrated. The contact process is another area of concern, with many reviewers expressing their disappointment. Finally, a notable number of consumers have had negative experiences with the cancellation process, adding to the chorus of complaints.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Out of no where I was charged 11 Euros worth of internet usage. The bill shows that 0.76 Euros have been deducted 14 times consecutively over a period of roughly 24 hours with an interval of roughl... 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

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 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 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service and the policy of requiring 30 days notice on a 30 day rolling contract is just predatory. Stay well away. Eir is cheaper with far superior service provided.

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

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

Problem with app can’t sign in, now 4 weeks contacted 3 customer support! Same questions every time! Useless, cut to the chase ! They tell me only iPhones with iso 17 can use the 3app I checked!! It’s... 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

Three really makes fun of customers. They are thieves and scammers. If you don't have a signal, buy a new card and preferably for more money. And in two days again and again. They lie in the shop. The... 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

Terrible broadband, confusing wording in emails made me think my contract was shorter than it is and when I tried to cancel they gave me the run around stay away from them

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

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

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 1 out of 5 stars

Their so- called customer service treat customers like a ping pong ball. Spending over 30 minutes each time to basically notify them of an issue on their chat options and every time you have to go th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I Bought a phone in store ans discovered it was 40 euro cheaper online sales man told me it was for switching customers which was untrue. Customer care didn't understand my question when I asked if t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1 star is too much for them, terrible broadband speed, in contract "150mbps" but in reality its like 0.001mbps, 1000 ping in games is normal, i tried to reach them few times but they always saying "ev... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went for three due to 2 issues, 1 a relative who works there recommended and 2 low cost of €39 pm for 5g. No 5g in my area initially perhaps same now. Dropouts causing Team work disconnects multiple... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give minus 10 stars if I could Disgraceful terrible company to deal with After 2 days in December with terrible broadband trying to cancel contract while in the 14 day cooling off perio... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero or minus stars I would. Dreadful customer service. The delay in chat messages, incompetent arrogant Managers leads to very disappointed customers. My problem is still not resol... See more

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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

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

Awful 5G Broadband upload speed. Download is okay (100 to 250 Mbps), but Upload is the slowest I have seen (2 to 5 Mbps), and I am in the central area of Dublin (there is a Three 5G antenna just in fr... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely pathetic home broadband. Minimum contract requirement of 150mbps…. Nowhere near that.Get about 30 during the day and less than 2mbps in the evening. Sold as 5g …absolute joke. Can barely lo... See more

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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

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

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 1 out of 5 stars

Abysmal. Their roaming doesn't work which they could just let you know but instead they charge you for a roaming package and then refuse to refund it (i spent 50 in total trying to sort it and the s... See more

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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 received an SMS from Three Ireland about a “matching credit” promotion, but it did not clearly explain the rules. The message said that if I topped up €20 I would receive another €20, but nowher... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting service. Can barely speak English and waste your time. Every one of the people I barely spoke with. No help no. Disgusting treatment as a 10+ year customer. I will be leaving three at the e... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would give less than one star if that was possible. I have three broadband and phone contracts. Broadband is appalling even for the simplest tasks. I was told it would be getting better but now I’m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rang them twice on two separate occasions they ashored me they would ring me back, I'm still waiting. So glad I read the reviews . I am going to stay with my current provider. They need to get ther... See more

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

The worst provider of all time. I requested a callback and heard nothing for two months. Then my contract was ending with my current mobile provider which they knew as I had business broadband with th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unhelpful, mean staff who does not care for consumers! Working in there just to have a job not to help! Very ugly company image! Bear in mind about contract with them! If you’d like to cancel yo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

poor policies that only created to steal your money. No good network. and cuctomer care service doesnt help at all.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I Travelled to another part of the world for a month, missed 2 payments , i was with three for over 7 years never missed a payment before, got a few calls that did not connect , when i got home numbe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful service that is made to look like a deal. 4g is a joke and doesn't break 1mbps on a good day. No point trying to roll out 5g if your 4g doesn't work. 4g routers a waste of money gets... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

false services worst internet and Liars complete and utter con artists.. do not get fooled into their broadband contract... Please do not deal with these bullies.. In store wont even look at you... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can’t give them 0 stars, so giving 1. Three is the worst network provider and their customer service is worse than that. They just read off from script everytime you talk to them and don’t actually... 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

they use customer service to have sales talk to covert existing prepay customers to use their bill pay which is they can have access to your bank account. The third party customer service would have b... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible and inconsistent. I would never use them for any services again particularly anything that is business related as they cannot deliver their service reliably or consistently to have an... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could give zero stars. This has been the worst service experience I've ever had. The customer service is incredibly unhelpful—they keep repeating the same scripted responses. Despite promise... 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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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Prepaid SIM - not worth the hassle

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 didn’t have any access to data. The agent tried to get me to pay another 20€ to topoff. When I got back to the hotel I discovered a voucher on my receipt and was able to enter it to get a “topoff.” Both agents were not helpful and I spent an entire day running around Dublin without access to Google maps. Terrible service. I’ll use vodaphone next time.

October 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Annoying phone calls

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 a bill was outstanding. I paid over the phone with the understanding account would be closed and no more bills . Getting phone calls daily and post looking for a payment . Never will deal with company again. It’s harassment at this stage .

July 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible broadband

Terrible broadband, confusing wording in emails made me think my contract was shorter than it is and when I tried to cancel they gave me the run around stay away from them

October 10, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Problem with app can’t sign in

Problem with app can’t sign in, now 4 weeks contacted 3 customer support! Same questions every time! Useless, cut to the chase ! They tell me only iPhones with iso 17 can use the 3app I checked!! It’s iso 13 is minimum!!! They haven’t the ability to tell the truth! They just want to get rid of you ! Useless customer support

October 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I Travelled to another part of the…

I Travelled to another part of the world for a month, missed 2 payments , i was with three for over 7 years never missed a payment before, got a few calls that did not connect , when i got home number was disconnected, also they were sending mail to an old address which i didnt live for 7 years, i spoke with them on web chat and i was told to call in to make a payment that didnt let me to it online or over the phone to customer service there and then i also couldnt ring in because i had no phoneline anymore.
, so within 6-7 weeks when a payment is due once per month , they sold my contract, and then passed my details or sold my data to a collection company effecting credit score, thats what you get for been a good customer ) be careful.

May 8, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Seriously bad support from three Ireland

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 I had to use my phones personal hotspot, the broadband engineer working for three suggested we turn off all other devices and just connect 1 device to broadband to improve the service - I would generally have only 1 tv, 1 phone and a laptop on at anyone time.
I do not think that’s excessive, I don’t think the service provided is acceptable & I don’t see how they can justify 3.4 mbps as acceptable

October 7, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Three - Never more......

Three really makes fun of customers. They are thieves and scammers. If you don't have a signal, buy a new card and preferably for more money. And in two days again and again. They lie in the shop. The saleswoman there kicks her colleague in the leg for lying when he looked at the map and says yes, it's almost the center of Dublin but there's 2G there ...... So she kicked him. They just lie and steal. How long will the regulator keep watching this? Probably forever, because it's so corrupt. During the support chat, some guy told me that someone would contact me within 24 hours. He probably doesn't speak English, because it's been 8 days and still nothing. The service goes down, sometimes there's just no signal, don't look for internet on Three either, they can't do that. The guy probably thinks that if it's a mess there, it's the same mess in Ireland, because he's arrogant and takes advantage of the fact that it's far away and he can't get past his black mouth.

October 7, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give 0 stars I would

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 for like 2 hrs and the go back to something between 0-10.
On top of that I was charged for 6 months for a service I canceled and I've been waiting for a 250 ish euro refund for over a month now.
The also told me they would apply a 12 month discount for being an existing client, after 6 months the started charging the full price.
Feels like they are trying to scam you and charging the cards hoping you wont realize and their broadband service is simply unacceptable.

October 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quite disappointed with this store…

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't ask, can't they apply common sense what plan is suitable for young girl and advise accordingly? During the middle of the month, she lost data access and struggled a lot. Isn't it their marketing tactic to sell data for more money ?

October 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friday Friendly Shopping

Thanks to Jonnie at Three Ireland, Nutgrove Shopping Centre, Rathfarnham, Dublin. His friendliness and good humour made my Friday afternoon shopping experience a positive one. Sue

September 26, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor internet connection

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 and the internet speed I am dealing with is worse than what it was 10 years ago. This is unacceptabe and a disgrace!

September 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The absolute WORST service I have ever…

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 internet that could possibly exist. I honestly cannot believe they were even allowed on the market. Total scam! If I could fine them for false advertising, I would. Calls constantly glitch, drop on their own, especially on speaker. Every single day with this operator feels like torture. I deeply regret the huge mistake of switching my whole family to this nightmare. Even a foreign SIM card roaming in Ireland works better than this so-called “local” provider.

Stay far, far away. Do not ever, under any circumstances, buy their SIM cards. 0 stars is too generous — if I could, I would give them negative stars. An absolute disgrace of a company.

September 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In store purchase

I Bought a phone in store ans discovered it was 40 euro cheaper online sales man told me it was for switching customers which was untrue. Customer care didn't understand my question when I asked if they would refund the difference and told me I wasn't listening to her properly

September 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every time I speak with them

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 customer each time I call. The whole team gives the best service every single time — consistent, professional, and always willing to help. This is by far the best customer service I have ever experienced, and I highly recommend them.

September 22, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frustrating experience and misleading SMS

I received an SMS from Three Ireland about a “matching credit” promotion, but it did not clearly explain the rules. The message said that if I topped up €20 I would receive another €20, but nowhere did it state that this extra credit could not be used to renew my plan — which is exactly how I always use my credit.

I spent more than 3 hours on live chat trying to solve something simple: renewing my €20 plan using the balance I already had. In the end, nothing was resolved. The agents kept sending me links to terms and conditions that were never included in the SMS, and therefore were not available at the time I received the promotion.

After being a customer for more than 2 years, I find it unacceptable to receive such incomplete communication and then waste hours in customer support without any solution. The whole experience was extremely frustrating and made me lose trust in the company.

September 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience at the Dungravan…

Brilliant experience at the Dungravan store the lads are brilliant had a really bad experience with customer care with another company put went in and was notice straight away manager met me straight away friendly and straight up save over 177 over two years with my plan and added the family kids are delighted at College having unlimited calls to call home thanks again five star experience hope you see this I told you I’ll leave a review

September 11, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A waste of time.

I rang them twice on two separate occasions they ashored me they would ring me back, I'm still waiting. So glad I read the reviews . I am going to stay with my current provider. They need to get ther act together. Thank you

September 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

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 their service.
If I had the choice in the future between 3 and 2 plastic cups and a piece of string. I'd go with the 2 plastic cups and a piece of string.

September 5, 2025
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