Orange Polska to Shut Down 3G Services by the End of 2025

Orange Polska has announced its plans to deactivate the 3G network in the Slupsk and Koszalin regions of Poland during the second quarter of 2024. According to Orange Polska Blog, this decision comes as part of the company’s strategy to transition to more advanced network technologies and meet the evolving needs of its customers. The Slupsk and Koszalin areas will join Pila and Sieradz, where the 3G network will be shut down first, in September this year.

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Transitioning to Advanced Network Technologies

Orange says the move to shut down the 3G network is a natural progression driven by the development of newer and more efficient network technologies. It is estimated that approximately once every 10 years, a new network generation emerges to better cater to the increasing demand for faster and more reliable connectivity.

In Orange, the 3G network currently operates on only one frequency – 900 MHz. Orange earlier transitioned 3G on the 2100 MHz band to 4G Network. Bands occupied by the 3G network will be allocated for 4G LTE networks, according to Orange.

Advantages of Migrating to 4G/LTE

According to the statement, the advantages of transitioning to 4G/LTE include improved call quality, enhanced network performance, and faster internet browsing and file downloads. By phasing out the 3G network, Orange Polska aims to provide its customers with a superior user experience and meet the growing need for high-speed internet access.