Will the Light Phone III work on my network?
Works on at least one network in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. Across the 28 networks we track: 27 works, 0 with caveats, 0 doesn't work, 1 unknown.
UK: Light shop (pre-order; import VAT may be due)
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UK Works 4 works
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with EE in the UK (it lists O2, VodafoneThree, EE and BT; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Vodafone UK in the UK (it lists O2, VodafoneThree, EE and BT; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with O2 in the UK (it lists O2, VodafoneThree, EE and BT; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Three in the UK (it lists O2, VodafoneThree, EE and BT; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
Smaller networks in the UK:
- giffgaff (O2) Works with caveats
- Tesco Mobile (O2) Works with caveats
- Sky Mobile (O2) Works with caveats
- SMARTY (Three) Works with caveats
- iD Mobile (Three) Works with caveats
- VOXI (Vodafone UK) Works with caveats
- Lebara (Vodafone UK) Works with caveats
- BT Mobile (EE) Works
Ireland Works 3 works
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Vodafone in Ireland (it lists Three, Vodafone and Eir; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Three in Ireland (it lists Three, Vodafone and Eir; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Eir in Ireland (it lists Three, Vodafone and Eir; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
Smaller networks in Ireland:
- GoMo (Eir) Works with caveats
- Lyca Mobile (Eir) Works with caveats
- Clear Mobile (Vodafone) Works with caveats
- An Post Mobile (Vodafone) Works with caveats
Germany Works 4 works
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Telekom in Germany (it lists Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, O2 and 1&1; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Vodafone in Germany (it lists Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, O2 and 1&1; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with O2 (Telefónica) in Germany (it lists Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, O2 and 1&1; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with 1&1 in Germany (it lists Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, O2 and 1&1; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
Smaller networks in Germany:
- congstar (Telekom) Works with caveats
France Works 4 works
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Orange in France (it lists Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling and the 2G switch-off doesn't change anything for it.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with SFR in France (it lists Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling and the 2G switch-off doesn't change anything for it.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Bouygues Telecom in France (it lists Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling and the 2G switch-off doesn't change anything for it.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Free in France (it lists Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling and the 2G switch-off doesn't change anything for it.
Smaller networks in France:
- Sosh (Orange) Works with caveats
- RED by SFR (SFR) Works with caveats
- B&You (Bouygues Telecom) Works with caveats
Spain Works 3 works
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Movistar in Spain (it lists Movistar, Vodafone, Orange and Yoigo; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Vodafone in Spain (it lists Movistar, Vodafone, Orange and Yoigo; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Orange / MasOrange in Spain (it lists Movistar, Vodafone, Orange and Yoigo; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
Smaller networks in Spain:
- Digi (Movistar) Works with caveats
Italy Works 3 works, 1 unknown
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with TIM in Italy (it lists TIM, Vodafone, Wind / Tre and Fastweb; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Vodafone (Fastweb + Vodafone) in Italy (it lists TIM, Vodafone, Wind / Tre and Fastweb; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with WindTre in Italy (it lists TIM, Vodafone, Wind / Tre and Fastweb; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- IliadUnknown
We haven't found a reliable source yet. If you use this phone on this network, please report it.
Smaller networks in Italy:
- Very Mobile (WindTre) Works with caveats
Netherlands Works 3 works
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with KPN in the Netherlands (it lists KPN, VodafoneZiggo and Odido; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Vodafone (VodafoneZiggo) in the Netherlands (it lists KPN, VodafoneZiggo and Odido; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Odido in the Netherlands (it lists KPN, VodafoneZiggo and Odido; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
Smaller networks in the Netherlands:
- Simyo (KPN) Works with caveats
Portugal Works 3 works
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with MEO in Portugal (it lists MEO, Vodafone, NOS and Nowo; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with NOS in Portugal (it lists MEO, Vodafone, NOS and Nowo; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Vodafone Portugal in Portugal (it lists MEO, Vodafone, NOS and Nowo; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.
How we decide. "Works" needs a source: a network's device list, the maker or an owner report, or a network that keeps 2G with no end date announced. Where nobody has confirmed 4G Calling, we work it out from the phone's bands and the network's switch-off dates, and say so. More on our method.
Prices
UK price (approximate)
- About £670, converted from $899 unlocked at Light's shop at the ECB rate on 22 October 2026. Approximate: UK prices can differ, and imports may add VAT or duty. (source)
Euro price (approximate)
- About €800, converted from $899 unlocked at Light's shop at the ECB rate on 22 October 2026. Approximate: prices in your country can differ, and imports from outside the EU may add VAT or duty.
Specs that matter
| Maker | Light |
|---|---|
| Type | Small touchscreen |
| Software | LightOS |
| Year | 2025 |
| Status | Available |
| 2G bands | Not listed on Light's spec sheet |
| 3G bands | Not published or not checked yet |
| 4G (LTE) bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 + 5G |
| 4G Calling (VoLTE) | unknown – Light says the Light III is one worldwide model, but we haven't found a UK or Portuguese network that confirms 4G Calling on it. EE owners on r/LightPhone report 4G service. |
| no | |
| Maps | yes |
| Hotspot | yes |
| Wi-Fi | yes |
| UK price | About £670 (approximate, converted) |
| Euro price | About €800 (approximate) |
| Other price we have seen | $899 unlocked at Light's shop |
| Last checked | 2026-10-22 |
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Sources
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