London, United Kingdom - 21 March 2025: Three UK is enhancing its commitment to customer security with the launch of Three Device Security, a powerful new solution designed to safeguard users against online threats. Powered by Bitdefender, a global leader in cybersecurity, the service provides an extra layer of protection to help keep consumers safe from fraud and cyber risks.
From 21 March, Three Device Security will be available to install on Android and iOS. The new online security will be available as a subscription for its customers for just £1 per month.
The app will safeguard consumers while browsing or using apps that connect to the internet. It will also offer customer insights into their existing security credentials and provide core account privacy features.
The technology works by constantly scanning online sites and alerting customers if they have been involved in any data breaches. It can also be linked to the Calendar and Message functions to provide enhanced protection against the threat of fraud, phishing attacks, malware, and other cyber risks.
The subscription starts with a one month free trial and is available to new and existing customers for the same monthly price.
Andrew Foy, Director of New Products and Propositions from Three UK said: “Our customers are managing more of their lives on-the-go. As online risks continue to evolve, safeguarding consumers remains our top priority. Our new app introduces an additional layer of security, strengthening their devices against emerging threats and ensuring they can browse, shop, and connect with confidence.”
Ciprian Istrate, Vice President of Operations, Bitdefender Consumer Solutions Group said: “Securing personal data and protecting privacy has never been more critical as global cybercrime continues to skyrocket. This collaboration ensures Three UK customers can browse, transact, and stay connected with confidence, knowing their devices are protected by best-in-class technology.”
“We’re pleased to extend our Group partnership with Bitdefender, making their best-in-class cybersecurity solutions available to detect and prevent threats for Three UK Customers. This launch reflects our commitment to providing innovative and user-friendly security solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our customers.”
Francesco Zampini, Director of Devices and Digital Products & Services at CKH IOD
Bitdefender features provided include:
- Web Protection: Scans webpages and warns users when they come across fraudulent pages, filters web traffic and offers real-time protection against online dangers.
- Account Privacy: Allows users to check if their online accounts have been involved in any data breaches. Account Privacy notifies the user when sensitive data is at risk and suggests actions to remediate the problem.
- Scam Alert: Protects users against the rising tide of mobile attacks through malicious links received via Email, SMS, messaging apps, by analysing the received notifications to prevent infections and scam attempts.
- Malware Scanner (Android only): Scans Android phones or tablets to make sure all apps are clear. Provides users with an extra layer of security to protect against potential malicious apps as soon as they exhibit abnormal behaviour.
- App Lock (Android only): Protects sensitive apps so no one can interfere with the settings or private info. It adds an extra layer of protection by giving users the possibility to lock apps with a PIN code.
- Device Scan (iOS only): Protects the phone and its data by detecting security misconfigurations and helps users remediate them.
As attacks grow, Three UK successfully blocked over 40.89m scam texts in 2024, as part of its efforts to protect customers. The company also shares regular messages and alerts with its customers to warn them about the latest scams and provide advice prevention and protection.
In November 2024, Three joined Which? in a coalition representing some of the UK’s biggest banks and telecoms providers to make a landmark commitment to urge the new government to make fraud a national priority.
CKH Innovations Opportunities Development (CKH IOD), the international development hub of CK Hutchison Group Telecom (CKHGT), extended its partnership with Bitdefender to Three UK. This follows the successful rollout of the app with Three UK’s sister company, WindTre, in Italy, in May 2022.
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About Three
Three launched in 2003 as the UK’s first 3G only network. Today Three is a connectivity company that connects people to people, people to things and things to things and has 10.9 million customers.
Our network today covers 99% of the UK population and we carry 34% of the UK’s mobile data traffic.
Three launched 5G in August 2019, and has been recognised by Ookla as having the UK’s fastest 5G network.
Three UK is a proud partner of Samaritans, where it will use the strength of its network and technology to connect 1 million people to emotional support.
Three UK is part of the CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd group of companies which has mobile operations in 11 countries. We employ more than 4,800 people across our offices in Reading and Glasgow and our 297 retail stores.
About Bitdefender
Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumers, enterprises, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry’s most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioral analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world’s most recognized technology brands. Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in 170+ countries with offices around the world.
For more information, visit https://www.bitdefender.com.
Trusted. Always.
About CKH Innovations Opportunities Development (CKHIOD)
CKHIOD is a telecom unit and international development hub of CK Hutchison Group Telecom (CKHGT), which operates mobile networks in Italy, the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Ireland, Hong Kong and Macau. CKHGT is also part of the wider CK Hutchison Group, with mobile assets also in Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
CKHIOD offers customised global mobile communications and data solutions that create new digital value and unprecedented opportunities for business. Our collaborative approach combined with our world-class network and experience means we are best placed to help our customers design, adapt, develop and scale solutions faster.
For more information, please contact: Three@headlandconsultancy.com
