Telstra has successfully switched off GSM (2G) in the past so we believe more than four years is enough to manage this transition from 3G to 4G/5G.
Read moreIs 2G network still available in UK?
The UK’s 2G and 3G networks are set to be phased out by 2033 as part of new plans to increase the capacity of the nation’s 5G coverage.
Read moreWhat countries still use 3G?
In the countries where 3G was launched first – Japan and South Korea – 3G penetration is over 70%. In Europe the leading country for 3G penetration is Italy with a third of its subscribers migrated to 3G. Other leading countries for 3G use include Nepal, UK, Austria, Australia and Singapore at the 32% migration level.
Read moreIs 2G still used in UK?
The UK’s 2G and 3G networks are set to be phased out by 2033 as part of new plans to increase the capacity of the nation’s 5G coverage.
Read moreCan I still use a 2G phone?
Unfortunately, many people worldwide still depend on 2G networks. Therefore, brand-new, top-of-the-line phones on the market today—such as Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and the iPhone 11—still support 2G technology . And the vast majority of these smartphones don’t give users any way to switch off 2G support.
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