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Telstra and Optus switch off 3G: All the phones, devices impacted
In just a few days Australia's two biggest telcos will switch off their 3G data networks - but thousands of Aussies may not be prepared for the switch. Telstra and Optus will switch off their 3G ...
SBS13d
It's all over for older equipment using 3G networks
3G networks were built based on the previous communication technologies and protocols, and helped people make more stable long-distance calls with families and friends. It kicked off the mobile ...
The Mandarin13d
Telcos turn off 3G network
The 3G shutdown could affect more than 740,000 devices, according to Australia's major telecommunications companies.
Customers report basically new phones suddenly blocked from making calls
Peter LeGras's phone was only a month old when it stopped being able to make calls, send texts or do much of anything at all.
Australian Associated Press13d
Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down
Image by Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS NSW Farmers rural affairs ... The 3G network closes on Monday. If you or someone you ...
Daily Mail22d
Major change coming to mobile networks that could cost almost one million Aussies up to $1,000: Here's what you need to know
Businesses warned to check their devices It won't just be mobile devices that are impacted, with other key pieces of equipment using the 3G network. Mr Wright said while the upgrade would help ...
Sydney Morning Herald14d
Warnings for older mobile phones, medical devices as 3G shuts down
Telstra and Optus will switch off their 3G coverage from Monday, affecting mobile phones, tablets and medical devices that still use the older network. The telcos had intended to start their 3G ...
Mobile World Live16d
One NZ delays 3G closure
One New Zealand postponed the switch off of its 3G network to coincide with the termination of 2G services at end-2025, pitching the move as a benefit for customers still using the network. In a ...
seymourtelegraph13d
Australians urged to upgrade devices as 3G powers down
Thousands of Australians with old phones will not be able to make any calls or texts as the major telcos shut down their 3G ...
Scoop13d
Roaming To Australia Post 3G Shutdowns
Australian mobile providers, Telstra and Optus will shut down their 3G networks from 28th October, with TPG/Telecom Vodafone already having shut down. This means that travellers using 3G reliant ...
Adelaide Now14d
Thousands of Aussies devices to stop working on October 28 as 3G network closes
The shutdown began late last year when Vodafone became the first service provider to close its 3G network. Telstra, Australia’s largest mobile network ... who are using more connected devices ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation6d
Australian mobile retailers accused of not doing enough to protect users of 4G and 5G phones after 3G shutdown
Some Australians using 4G or 5G-compatible mobiles have been left without usable phone service after the 3G network shutdown. Telecommunication companies and regulators say they are doing what ...