Prepare your surveying equipment for 2G and 3G sunsetting
Operators are sunsetting 2G and 3G networks globally to free up frequency bands for 4G and 5G. Companies which use low-data machine-to-machine and Internet of Things need to be aware of the phased-out. To ensure you are ready assess your current IoT devices as some may depend entirely on 2G or 3G connectivity. If you have problems with the connectivity of your surveying equipment, message me for support.?
Know your 3G turn off dates??
??EE?
Closure Date:?
???Jan-23
Details:
No official support for 3G from January 2023 with cell sites not being repaired from this date. Some locations will have 3G actively removed where 4G coverage is strong, so full National Coverage is not guaranteed. Full 3G shutdown expected early 2024.
??Vodafone
Closure Date:?
???Jan-23
Details:
Vodafone plans to switch off their UK 3G network in 2023, with work commencing in Jan-23 and completion by the end of the year. National Coverage and support for 3G services can not be guaranteed from Jan-23.
??Three
Closure Date:?
???Jan-24
Details:
??O2
Closure Date:?
???TBC
Details:
3G phase-out confirmed, but no confirmed date