Technology is constantly evolving. This is the main reason why the 3G (third-generation mobile network technology) signal is getting permanently switched off. It is becoming obsolete since the switch to 4G and the current 5G.
Most telephone and mobile internet traffic has been on 4G since 2014. Also, 5G is gradually been rolled out in many countries. This means the 3G network is disappearing around the world. Eliminating the 3G network will make room for the better 4G and 5G mobile network technology.
What Does this mean for you?
Mobile phones, tablets, and other devices that use a SIM card to access the mobile network to connect to the internet may become slower or stop working. This will affect older devices that only have the capability to function on a 3G mobile network. These devices would not function as soon as the 3G network is permanently switched off.
What to Do?
You need to do a device check to confirm if your device is suitable for 4G or 5G.
