The company points out that not everywhere is ready for the sunset of such technology

Says it's working to fix the problem

Initiates first phase of the switch-off

The telco had planned to terminate the service in August of this year

Could impact Telstra and Optus' plans to retire legacy service

Will now focus on expanding 4G and 5G services

First in the UK to do so

The 3G network was due to be retired at the end of this month

Across eight countries

3G will be no more as of January 22, 2024

But overall 4G service is a mixed bag so far

Becomes the first Australian telco to begin retirement of 3G

Will focus attention on 4G and 5G

Another week, another 3G network given its deadline

The service was switched off in the early hours of November 23

It uses Orange's 3G network

The 2G service will be no more from April 2024

With the goal of establishing a 4G network

Will become the last Hungarian telco to retire the legacy network

Anatel wants to phase out 2G and 3G services

Another 3G network will be no more

Will focus on 4G and 5G networks instead

Expects to complete full switch-off by end of year

Time to focus on 4G and 5G networks

Has already phased out its 3G network

Has completed a pilot switch-off in Warrington already

Will bolster 4G and 5G service instead

Ahead of a full nationwide switch-off by 2025