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Terminate the Rate partner Three launches the One Plan thanks to prospect of low MTRs

Posted by Michelle Chapman on 19th Jul 2010

Last week, Three announced a new deal for mobile users that will challenge and change mobile phone pricing in the UK, something that has only been possible with the prospect of lower MTRs. The success of the Terminate the Rate campaign has given Three the ability to price voice services in line with actual costs. Although Ofcom’s proposed changes might not come into play for many months, Three didn’t want its customers to wait.

For the vast majority of people, The One Plan will offer all the calls, texts and data they need at a price that challenges the market.

For £25 a month Three can now offer 2,000 any network minutes, 5,000 Three-to-Three minutes, 5,000 texts and 1GB of data.

You can find further details of the plan at: www.three.co.uk/theone

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