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"3G phones 'bad value' says Which?"

Vodafone's 3G services can only be accessed by 60% of Britons
Consumer group Which? has recommended that people do not buy third generation (3G) mobiles, which can be used for video calls.
Its report says that UK network coverage for 3G is too limited to make the cost of the phones worthwhile.

Phone users should stick to existing handsets until 3G coverage improves outside big cities, Which? says.

But 3G firm Hutchison said it covered 80% of the UK population and accused Which? of "a lack of understanding".

'Bulky phones'

Four years ago, mobile phone networks invested £22bn in the 3G licences.

Hutchison launched its "3" service in Britain last year, while Vodafone followed suit last month.

Two further competitors, Orange and T-Mobile, are expected to launch by the end of the year.