Virgin Media O2 to switch 3G network off in UK by 2025
2G to go by 2033
2G to go by 2033
Another 3G network is no more
Wants to begin an entire network switch off next year
Will focus on 4G and 5G services instead
The spectrum will be refarmed to 5G
Will instead push 4G LTE services
Operator aims to boost mobile service for rural areas
Will focus attention on 4G and 5G services
The long-awaited deal has finally been completed
The operator will be focusing on 4G and 5G services
Selects Optiva to support modernization of its network
The spectrum will be refarmed to its 5G network
Telia and Telenor are reallocating the spectrum towards 4G and 5G
Spectrum will be reallocated to drive rural 5G rollout
Expected to help cut carbon emissions
Spectrum will be used to improve 4G and 5G services
The operator will begin phased switch-off later this year
Has been launched to help operators prepare for the sunsetting of 2G/3G services
What does this mean for the development of 5G and IoT services?
Demand for 3G services has nosedived
The operator called time on its 3G service last year
2G to be decommissioned first by the operator
Plymouth and Basingstoke will be the first to see 3G services go
And plans to decommission 2G and 3G by 2028