The global phase-out of 2G and 3G networks continues to accelerate. Over the past three months, operators worldwide have implemented important updates: from networks that have already been shut down to those with newly announced closure dates. These developments can have a direct impact on IoT connectivity and existing deployments. In this update, we provide … Lees meer 2G/3G network sunset update
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The global phase-out of 2G and 3G networks continues to accelerate. Over the past three months, operators worldwide have implemented important updates: from networks that have already been shut down to those with newly announced closure dates. These developments can have a direct impact on IoT connectivity and existing deployments. In this update, we provide … Lees meer 2G/3G network sunset update
More and more mobile operators worldwide are taking steps to phase out their 2G and 3G networks. In this article, we provide an overview of the most recent network sunset updates, including all changes and additions implemented over the past three months. This information is particularly relevant for organizations using IoT solutions or legacy devices … Lees meer 2G/3G network sunset
More and more mobile operators worldwide are taking steps to phase out their 2G and 3G networks. In this article, we provide an overview of the most recent network sunset updates, including all changes and additions implemented over the past three months. This information is particularly relevant for organizations using IoT solutions or legacy devices … Lees meer 2G/3G network sunset
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) globally are enhancing their networks by phasing out older technologies like 2G and 3G. This modernization paves the way for advanced capabilities such as VoLTE on 4G networks and expanded 5G services, while also preparing for the introduction of 6G around 2030. Curious about the transition from 2G and 3G? Want … Lees meer Replace your 2G only SIM cards as soon as possible
Over the past 2 years, KPN has tried to inform you as well as possible about 3G phasing out in the Netherlands. Hereby one of the latest updates of the state of affairs.
As 5G and LPWAN technologies evolve, we see more and more global telecommunications providers phasing out 2G and 3G networks. Closing down older networks will free up space for the 5G implementation, among other things. Many of the 2G and 3G networks are expected to be phased out by 2025.
More and more organizations are concerned about the imminent phase-out of 2G/3G networks around the world. We have collected all available information about Europe below.
Disabling 2G/3G networks is also known as ‘sunsetting’. Telecom organizations have analyzed whether they can and should phase out 2G/3G, so that more space is freed up for 4G and 5G.
If your intended ‘device’ is designed for 2G/3G, phasing out can cause a lot of problems. It is therefore wise to prepare for the future without 2G/3G.
2G and 3G networks are still essential for many devices, due to the lower costs of the cellular modules. Furthermore, the speeds of 4G are not always relevant for all IoT ‘devices’, for example if only minimal amounts of data need to be sent.
KPN will permanently shut down its 3G network as of March 31, 2022, in other words already in nine months. KPN’s 2G network will remain in the air for longer, at least until April 2025.
KPN will stop using the 3G network in the Netherlands in 2022. This network is being turned off because fewer and fewer organizations are using it and KPN wants to use these frequencies for the 4G and 5G networks. This will make 4G and 5G even faster, safer and more stable.
Many IoT devices have been functioning for many years, but of course often still have a communication module that cannot handle 4G. Usually these contain the option to connect to a 2G network.