Who is still using, or trying to use, 2G and 3G networks, why do they have to be turned off in the first place, and what if any alternatives are there when no 4G or 5G coverage is available?

DT previously shutdown its 3G mobile network back in 2021, again focusing spectrum from this network into its 4G and 5G networks. The telco launched its 2G network around three decades ago. DT noted ...

JOHANNESBURG - The Communications Ministry wants to phase out 2G and 3G networks by December 2027. That's to make space for newer 4G and 5G technologies. But, the Association of Communications and ...

It's a new radio technology, but you might not notice vastly higher speeds at first because 5G is likely to be used by network operators initially as a way to boost capacity on existing 4G core ...

France's Elevator Federation (Fédération des Ascenseurs) has asked for a delay in shutting the country's 2G and 3G networks ... did not think installing new 5G modems would be a big job ...

The carrier said that its 2G and 3G spectrum will be repurposed for its 4G and 5G networks across the country, in particular in rural areas. Govender also noted that the switch off of 2G and 3G ...

What is Three 4G broadband and 5G broadband? Three 4G broadband is an internet service for your home that uses a 4G connection (like your smartphone does) rather than a more typical ‘fixed line’ ...

speed and reliability of 4G and 5G networks. Australia isn't the only country to switch off 3G. Most 2G and 3G services in ...

Some Australians using 4G or 5G-compatible mobiles have been left without usable phone service after the 3G network shutdown. Telecommunication companies and regulators say they are doing what ...

Nokia said it is a long-term partner of Vodafone Idea and has supported them with the deployment of its 2G, 3G, 4G, and now 5G networks. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and ...

We have started 38,300 sites till yesterday." He also added, "We are going to start our own 4G network, which will transition to 5G by June 2025. We will be the sixth country in the world to do so." ...

Optus said that shutting down the 3G network would allow infrastructure to be repurposed to boost the capacity, speed and reliability of the 4G network and the ongoing rollout of the 5G network.