{"id":30394,"date":"2021-07-02T21:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T20:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/?p=30394"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:25:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:25:02","slug":"three-4g-hub-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/three-4g-hub-review","title":{"rendered":"Three 4G Hub Review: Unlimited 4G Broadband With ZTE MF286D"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\"><em>Three&#8217;s 4G Hub (ZTE MF286D) is available from \u00a314\/month. Read our review.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-30389\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-189x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-189x250.jpg 189w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-30x40.jpg 30w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-76x100.jpg 76w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-378x500.jpg 378w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-566x750.jpg 566w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D.jpg 654w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/>In the UK, Three has launched a new version of <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">their 4G Broadband Hub router<\/a>. Currently available for \u00a314\/month in April 2026, it gives you unlimited <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/4g-home-broadband-deals\">4G home broadband<\/a> that you can use on up to 64 devices.<\/p>\n<p>The new 4G Hub router (also known as the ZTE MF286D) supports download speeds of up to 600Mbps on 4G networks. In practice, the speeds available <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">will depend on where you live<\/a> but Three says a typical download speed might be 50Mbps to 100Mbps. The 4G Hub offers plug-and-play setup and also includes free next working day delivery.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll review Three&#8217;s 4G Hub router. We&#8217;ll start by looking at how the 4G Hub works and at the best plans and offers currently available on it. We&#8217;ll also look at the technical specifications of the 4G Hub, along with the download speeds and coverage available on it.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Prices From:<\/th>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">\u00a314 per month<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Contract Length:<\/th>\n<td>24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Download Speeds:<\/th>\n<td>50-100Mbps (typical download speed)<br \/>\nWill vary based on <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">the signal strength &amp; coverage in your area<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Model Number:<\/th>\n<td>ZTE MF286D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th>\n<td>Selected UK postcodes (<a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">check your postcode<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Three_4G_Hub_Plans\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Three 4G Hub Plans<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Three_4G_Hub_Offers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Three 4G Hub Offers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Three_4G_Hub_Router\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Three 4G Hub Router<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Three_4G_Hub_Speeds\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Three 4G Hub Speeds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Coverage_Availability\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Coverage &amp; Availability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#More_Information\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> More Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Three_4G_Hub_Plans\">Three 4G Hub Plans<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-27562\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-250x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-250x150.png 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-100x60.png 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-500x300.png 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop.png 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>In the UK, Three currently offers unlimited 4G home broadband for just \u00a314\/month. This is available with no need for a landline.<\/p>\n<p>You can get unlimited 4G home broadband with a 4G Hub router on the following plans:<\/p>\n<table class=\"container table-sm tariff-widget-ng tariff-widget-ng-simo border mx-0 mb-3\">\r\n\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr class=\"row m-0 p-2 font-weight-bold text-center bg-light\">\r\n\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"d-none d-md-block col-md-3 py-0\">Service<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0\">Data<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0\">Monthly Cost<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"d-none d-md-block col-md-1 p-0\"><\/th>\r\n\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead><tbody><tr class=\"row position-relative px-3 m-0 border-top\" ><td class=\"col-md-3 px-2 pl-md-0 pt-3 pb-3 border-0 text-center\"><img src='https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-200\/three.png' height='45' width='36' alt='Three'  class='text-center py-1'><br><small>Three 4G Hub<\/small><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\">Unlimited<\/strong><br>data<\/div><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\">\u00a314.00<\/strong><br>per month<br \/><small class=\"text-muted\">No upfront fee<\/small><hr class=\"my-2\"><span style=\"font-size:90%\"><strong>24 month contract<\/strong><br><em>Monthly cost will rise each April by \u00a33.50<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"py-3 col-md-1 px-0 border-0 position-static\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/out.php\/three-broadband-24m\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/out.php\/three-broadband-24m\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  data-tid=\"MBB_three_14.00_24_999999\"  class=\"btn btn-primary w-100 stretched-link\"><span class=\"d-inline d-md-none\">See deal &nbsp;<\/span><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<p>If you replace your fixed-line home broadband connection, you may be able to cancel your landline if you don&#8217;t need it for another reason (e.g. for making phone calls). This can save you in the region of \u00a320\/month on line rental, potentially making it a cost-neutral solution to get 4G broadband on the 4G Hub.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re living in a 5G coverage area, you may be offered <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/three-5g-home-broadband-review\">Three&#8217;s 5G home broadband service<\/a> instead (currently available from \u00a314 per month).<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Three_4G_Hub_Offers\">Three 4G Hub Offers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a special offer for April 2026, you can get Three&#8217;s 4G home broadband service for just \u00a314 per month (this is reduced from the normal price of \u00a324 per month).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">Get 4G Hub from \u00a314pm \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">see a full list of available offers on the Three website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Three_4G_Hub_Router\">Three 4G Hub Router<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-30388\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-ZTE-MF286D-Back-237x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-ZTE-MF286D-Back-237x250.jpg 237w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-ZTE-MF286D-Back-38x40.jpg 38w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-ZTE-MF286D-Back-95x100.jpg 95w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-ZTE-MF286D-Back-475x500.jpg 475w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-ZTE-MF286D-Back-712x750.jpg 712w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-ZTE-MF286D-Back.jpg 748w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/>In July 2021, Three launched <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">their new 4G Hub router<\/a> in the UK. Also known as the <em>ZTE MF286D<\/em>, it&#8217;s a major upgrade on the old 4G Hub router (the Huawei B535) that was previously offered to 4G home broadband customers.<\/p>\n<p>When you plug in the 4G Hub router inside your home, it will connect to Three&#8217;s 4G mobile network. From that, it will produce a Wi-Fi network allowing your other devices to get connected to the internet.<\/p>\n<p>The new 4G Hub router supports Category 12\/13 LTE speeds (giving download speeds of up to 600Mbps and upload speeds of up to 100Mbps). In practice, however, it will rarely reach the top speed. Instead, Three says 50-100Mbps is more realistic as an average download speed. The 4G Hub router has a built-in 4G antenna but there&#8217;s also the option to attach your own <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/mobile-broadband-antennas\">external antenna<\/a> using the 2 SMA ports on the back.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of your home network, you&#8217;ll get support for Wi-Fi 5 technology (802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac). This allows up to 64 devices to be connected to your Wi-Fi network at the same time. There are also four Gigabit Ethernet sockets allowing you to connect wired devices to your home network.<\/p>\n<p>The following table shows the full technical specifications of the new 4G Hub router:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-ken table-sm table-bordered\" style=\"min-width: 70%;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"width: 50%\"><\/th><th style=\"width: 50%\" scope=\"col\">Three 4G Hub<br \/><small class=\"text-muted\">(ZTE MF286D)<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><div class=\"m-auto text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"189\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-189x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" style=\"max-height: 10vw; width: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-189x250.jpg 189w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-30x40.jpg 30w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-76x100.jpg 76w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-378x500.jpg 378w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D-566x750.jpg 566w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Three-4G-Hub-2021-ZTE-MF286D.jpg 654w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Home Broadband Plans<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fstore%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"http:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/store\/broadband\/home-broadband\">From &#163;14\/month<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data:<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unlimited Data:<\/strong><\/td><td>&#163;14\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contract Length:<\/strong><\/td><td>24 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Mobile Connectivity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4G Connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>Category 12 LTE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4G Download Speed:<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 600 Mbps download<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4G Upload Speed:<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 100 Mbps upload<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4G Bands:<\/strong><\/td><td>LTE bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 &amp; 32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>External Antenna:<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes, 2x SMA connectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Home Network Connectivity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dual-Band Wi-Fi:<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wi-Fi Connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>802.11a\/b\/<wbr \/>g\/n\/ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wi-Fi Devices:<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 64 devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ethernet:<\/strong><\/td><td>4 Gigabit Ethernet ports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"bg-light larger\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Other<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><\/td><td>18 x 17 x 3 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Model:<\/strong><\/td><td>ZTE MF286D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colour:<\/strong><\/td><td>White<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>More Information:<\/strong><\/td><td>See <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fstore%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"http:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/store\/broadband\/home-broadband\">three.co.uk<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<p>Compared with the old 4G Hub router (Huawei B535-232), the main upgrade on the ZTE MF286D is the superior support for new 4G networking technology. Whereas the old 4G Hub router supported 2&#215;2 MIMO and 64QAM, the new 4G Hub router supports 4&#215;4 MIMO and 256QAM. In combination with the support for Three&#8217;s L-band spectrum (band 32), it should deliver much better home broadband performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Three_4G_Hub_Speeds\">Three 4G Hub Speeds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-27562\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-250x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-250x150.png 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-100x60.png 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop-500x300.png 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Three-Broadband-Laptop.png 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>According to Three, the 4G Hub supports Category 12\/13 LTE speeds. This means you&#8217;re able to get download speeds of up to 600Mbps and upload speeds of up to 100Mbps.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, you&#8217;ll rarely be able to get the maximum possible download speed. This is because the speeds will vary depending on the signal strength and the available network capacity in your area. Instead, Three says an average download speed of 50Mbps to 100Mbps is a more realistic figure for customers using their new 4G Hub.<\/p>\n<p>When your 4G Hub arrives in the post, you&#8217;ll be able to set it up simply by plugging it in at the wall. However, it&#8217;s normally recommended that you place it close to a window to maximise the 4G signal strength available. Ideally, you should choose an upstairs windows that faces in the direction of your nearest mobile mast. In some cases, adding an <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/mobile-broadband-antennas\">external antenna<\/a> can also help to improve the strength of your 4G signal.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Coverage_Availability\">Coverage &amp; Availability<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22153\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"172\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map-27x40.jpg 27w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map-69x100.jpg 69w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/>At present, Three offers their 4G home broadband service in around 7.1 million UK homes. This is around 25% of all UK households. To check the availability of the service where you live, <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">enter your postcode on the following page:<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">Check Three Broadband Availability \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In some cases, you might not be able to get 4G home broadband, even if you&#8217;re within Three&#8217;s 4G network coverage area <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2FDiscover%2FNetwork%2FCoverage\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Mobile\" data-ourl=\"http:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/Discover\/Network\/Coverage\">as shown on the coverage map<\/a>. If this is the case, you&#8217;ll be shown the following error message:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>We&#8217;re on our way<\/strong><br \/>\nWe&#8217;re busy expanding our network to connect more homes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You then have two options if you still want to get 4G broadband on Three:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border shadow-sm alignright wp-image-25905\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Huawei-E5783B-With-Laptop-250x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Huawei-E5783B-With-Laptop-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Huawei-E5783B-With-Laptop-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Huawei-E5783B-With-Laptop-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Huawei-E5783B-With-Laptop-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Huawei-E5783B-With-Laptop.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><strong>You can get mobile broadband on the 4G MiFi instead.<\/strong> As an alternative to Three\u2019s home broadband service, you can get <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fmobile-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/mobile-broadband\">the 4G MiFi or 5G MiFi<\/a> instead. This is a battery-powered mobile broadband router that gives you access to the same underlying network as Three\u2019s home broadband service. The disadvantage is that you won&#8217;t be able to connect as many devices at the same time, and the strength of your WiFi signal will be lower.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You can do-it-yourself using a unlocked 4G router. <\/strong>If you like, you can &#8220;build your own&#8221; 4G home broadband service. To do this, you&#8217;ll need to buy an unlocked 4G router. You&#8217;ll then be able to put an <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/unlimited-data\">unlimited data SIM card<\/a> inside it. For instance, Three offers a 5G unlimited data SIM card for <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/sim-only\/?tariff=aw_44547258665\" data-tid='SIMO_three_18.00_12_999999' data-ourl='https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/pclick.php?p=44547258665&a=106140&m=10210' data-aff='Three Mobile' rel='nofollow'>\u00a318 per month<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"table-faq\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<tbody>\n<tr itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<th itemprop=\"name\" scope=\"row\" class=\"d-block p my-0 p-0\">What is the Three 4G Hub?<\/th>\n<td itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"d-block blockquote bg-light border-0 mx-0 mb-3 rounded\"><div itemprop=\"text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">4G Hub<\/a> is Three&rsquo;s most popular 4G home broadband router. It provides you with unlimited 4G home broadband and download speeds of up to 600Mbps. You can use it to get up to 64 devices connected to the internet at the same time.<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<th itemprop=\"name\" scope=\"row\" class=\"d-block p my-0 p-0\">What 4G home broadband plans are available on the 4G Hub?<\/th>\n<td itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"d-block blockquote bg-light border-0 mx-0 mb-3 rounded\"><div itemprop=\"text\">Three currently offers the following 4G home broadband plans:\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">4G Hub for &pound;14 per month<\/a> (24 months):<\/strong> This is the cheapest way of getting Three&rsquo;s 4G home broadband service. You&rsquo;ll need to sign up on a 24-month contract to get the lowest available price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<th itemprop=\"name\" scope=\"row\" class=\"d-block p my-0 p-0\">What speeds can I get on the 4G Hub?<\/th>\n<td itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"d-block blockquote bg-light border-0 mx-0 mb-3 rounded\"><div itemprop=\"text\">Three&rsquo;s 4G Hub (ZTE MF286D) supports download speeds of up to 600Mbps and upload speeds of up to 100Mbps. In practice, however, you&rsquo;ll rarely get the maximum possible speed. Three says the average download speed on the service normally ranges between 50-100Mbps.<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<th itemprop=\"name\" scope=\"row\" class=\"d-block p my-0 p-0\">Does the ZTE MF286D support 5G?<\/th>\n<td itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"d-block blockquote bg-light border-0 mx-0 mb-3 rounded\"><div itemprop=\"text\">No. Unfortunately, the 4G Hub (ZTE MF286D) does not support 5G connectivity. You&rsquo;ll need to get Three&rsquo;s 5G home broadband <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/three-5g-home-broadband-review\">on the 5G Hub<\/a> if you want access to faster 5G speeds.<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<th itemprop=\"name\" scope=\"row\" class=\"d-block p my-0 p-0\">What coverage can I get on the 4G Hub?<\/th>\n<td itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"d-block blockquote bg-light border-0 mx-0 mb-3 rounded\"><div itemprop=\"text\">Three&rsquo;s 4G home broadband service is currently available to around 25% of all UK households. You can check the availability of the service where you live <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">by entering your postcode on Three&rsquo;s website<\/a>.<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span id=\"More_Information\">More Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For more information about the 4G Hub, please <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.three.co.uk%2Fbroadband%2Fhome-broadband\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Three Broadband\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.three.co.uk\/broadband\/home-broadband\">see the official Three Broadband website<\/a>. You can also read our in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/three-homefi-review\">Three Broadband review<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three&#8217;s 4G Hub (ZTE MF286D) is available from . Read our review. In the UK, Three has launched a new version of their 4G Broadband Hub router. Currently available for \u00a314\/month in April 2026, it gives you unlimited 4G home broadband that you can use on up to 64 devices. 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