Peter Biantes - 3G Network Shutdown What You Need to Know
The launch of the 3G mobile phone and data network in Australia twenty years ago marked the end of its operational life. The big telecoms firms are getting ready to shut down their 3G networks, with Vodafone taking the lead on December 15 and Telstra following on June 30, 2024, before Optus in September. If you just purchased a mobile device, it’s possible that you are already linked to the current-generation 5G network. Even 4G devices typically offer dependable coverage, with the exception of sporadic signal-poor locations. Peter Biantes says, However, many who are still using phones and devices from the early 2000s may be concerned about how this change will affect their antiquated equipment. WHAT IS 3G? The third generation of international telecommunications networks is known as the 3G mobile network. A new generation is released roughly every ten years, which is why the 3G network was replaced by the 4G network and then the current 5G network. This development may be traced...