VodafoneThree brings digital learning and rural connectivity to the heart of Wales

In the lead-up to this year’s Royal Welsh Show, Three Discovery, the digital skills initiative from Three UK, part of VodafoneThree, has partnered with Newbridge on Wye Church in Wales School to inspire the next generation of digital creators.

Three UK delivers digital workshops and donates devices to pupils at Newbridge on Wye Church in Wales School ahead of the Royal Welsh Show.
VodafoneThree to deliver high-capacity mobile coverage at the Royal Welsh Show, boosting connectivity for over 200,000 eventgoers.
This initiative highlights VodafoneThree's long-term commitment to digital inclusion in rural communities.

22 July 2025: In the lead-up to this year’s Royal Welsh Show, Three Discovery, the digital skills initiative from Three UK, part of VodafoneThree, has partnered with Newbridge on Wye Church in Wales School to inspire the next generation of digital creators.

As part of a day of activities, Three Discovery delivered a series of hands-on workshops covering stop motion animation, digital posters, and movie making, tailored to pupils from Reception through to Year 6.

To further support the school’s digital journey, Three UK donated tablets, ensuring pupils can continue developing their creativity and tech skills well beyond the day.

The initiative is part of VodafoneThree’s broader commitment to tackle the digital divide by boosting connectivity and promoting digital inclusion across rural communities.

Bringing high capacity connectivity to the Royal Welsh Show

This comes as VodafoneThree’s network team prepares for the Royal Welsh Show, where Vodafone’s permanent masts on-site and Three’s scalable network solution will once again deliver robust coverage to more than 200,000 visitors, exhibitors and organisers.

Building on last year’s success – where Three’s temporary mast delivered average 5G speeds of 258.57 Mbps on the showground – this year marks the first time VodafoneThree is delivering connectivity as one network, combining their strengths to offer even greater reliability and performance in a high-demand rural setting.

Nicki Lyons, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, VodafoneThree, said: “We’re proud to help bring future-facing tech into the classroom – and better connectivity to rural communities. Access to fast, reliable mobile coverage shouldn’t stop at the edge of a city. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in rural network infrastructure and digital skills programmes that make a real difference. Whether it’s donating devices to local schools or delivering high-capacity coverage at major rural events, our teams are focused on making sure VodafoneThree delivers exactly what’s needed, where it matters most – all in support of our purpose to connect every nation and every community, in every corner of the UK.”

Miss Samantha Williams, Headteacher, Newbridge on Wye Church in Wales School, said: “Our pupils absolutely loved the Discovery workshops, they were fun, interactive, and full of creativity. The donation of iPads is a wonderful bonus and will make a real difference in the classroom.”

Aled Rhys Jones, Chief Executive, Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, said: “Digital skills and reliable connectivity go hand in hand, and both are essential for rural Wales. I’m delighted to see VodafoneThree continuing to support rural connectivity, not just by supporting the Show itself, but by investing in our local schools and young people. This kind of long-term commitment to rural infrastructure and digital inclusion is exactly what communities like ours need.”

The Royal Welsh Show runs from 21-24 July 2025, with VodafoneThree providing high-capacity network coverage throughout the event.

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About VodafoneThree

VodafoneThree is the UK’s largest mobile network operator serving the fixed and mobile market, formed following the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK in June 2025.

Through an unprecedented £11 billion investment, VodafoneThree will build the UK’s best network. The network will deliver reliable, quality connectivity to all nations and regions, creating as many as 13,000 jobs and laying a digital foundation for the country’s growth ambitions. VodafoneThree is the only mobile network operator with a fully funded, regulated and guaranteed network build plan, reaching 99.95% population coverage by 2034. From big cities to small towns, and everywhere in between, the company’s mission is to build the UK’s best network.

VodafoneThree is a private company, 51% owned by Vodafone and 49% owned by CK Hutchison Holdings. It encompasses all businesses and assets, including Vodafone UK, Three UK, VOXI Mobile, SMARTY and Talkmobile.

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