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Srikapardhi April 14th, 2024 3:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

BICS Launches Roaming SMS Translator to Support 2G and 3G Shutdowns

Telcos globally are sunsetting or shutting down 2G or 3G networks. In such a scenario, mobile digital communications company BICS has launched a new solution to support international SMS on more advanced networks no longer supporting 2G or 3G technologies. According to BICS, the solution supports carriers who don't support or have retired their legacy 2G and 3G networks from excluding inbound roamers from networks using older SMS protocols. Legacy... Read More

Srikapardhi March 14th, 2024 6:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank Confirms 3G Service Shutdown on April 15, 2024

Japanese mobile network operator SoftBank has confirmed its plans to discontinue its 3G services on April 15, 2024. Originally scheduled for January 31, 2024, the 3G shutdown was postponed due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. However, considering the difficulties some customers face when switching from 3G to 4G/5G services following the earthquake, SoftBank announced the postponement of its 3G service discontinuation within Ishikawa Prefecture until July 31, the company said... Read More

Srikapardhi March 5th, 2024 6:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tele2 to Shutdown 3G Network in Lithuania and Latvia by 2025

Tele2 announced its plans to switch off its 3G Network in Lithuania and Latvia by the end of 2025. The outdated 3G technology will be completely phased out by 2025, Tele2 Lithuania and Tele2 Latvia said in separate announcements. The released radio frequency bands will be used for 4G LTE and 5G networks to enhance consumer experience, while the telco encourages users to upgrade their devices and SIM cards compatible... Read More

Yashika Goel February 7th, 2024 6:54 PM 3 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Counters Jio’s Position on 2G, 3G Shutdown

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has countered Jio's stance on the phase-out of legacy technologies, specifically 2G and 3G networks, by suggesting that the government should formulate a policy regarding the same. This response was submitted in counter comments to TRAI's consultation paper on "Digital Transformation through the 5G Ecosystem." Also Read: Vodafone Idea Sets Up Emergency Calling Booths Vi's Counter to Jio's Position In its counter, Vodafone Idea, while quoting the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 29th, 2024 3:21 PM 12 COMMENTS

Jio Talks About Shutting Down 2G/3G

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has often said that it wants to see India '2G Mukt'. The telco, in its response to TRAI's (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) consultation paper on 'Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem' said that a policy needs to come from the government for shutting down 2G/3G networks in India. There are still about 300 million mobile users in India that consume 2G or 3G services.... Read More

Srikapardhi January 16th, 2024 10:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Crnogorski Telekom Announces Official Closure of 3G Network

Montenegrin operator Crnogorski Telekom (CT) has officially announced that the gradual shutdown of its 3G network will be fully completed in the next few weeks. As reported by TelecomTalk, the company unveiled its plan to phase out 3G in October 2023, paving the way for more advanced technologies such as 4G and 5G. At that time, CT emphasised that these networks significantly accelerated data transmission speeds and unlocked the development... Read More

Srikapardhi January 12th, 2024 7:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

Parallel Wireless Deploys Over 1,500 Open RAN sites in Africa

US-based Open RAN solution provider Parallel Wireless has announced reaching a milestone of deploying 1,500 sites in Africa. In an update this week regarding its rollout progress, the company said it partnered with regional telecommunications providers and governments in countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Guinea Conakry, Ghana, South Sudan, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Malawi to deploy hybrid networks tailored to the needs of specific regions within their borders.... Read More

Srikapardhi December 11th, 2023 5:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Slovakia to Phase Out 3G Network for 4G and 5G Starting January

Orange Slovakia has already announced plans to phase out the 3G network by the end of 2023, as reported by TelecomTalk in May 2023. The Slovakian operator has now confirmed its schedule to shut down 3G services, aiming to enhance the quality parameters of modern networks, including 5G. December marks the last month for Orange customers to use the 3G network, which will be fully replaced by the 4G and... Read More

Srikapardhi November 30th, 2023 11:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sunrise to Decommission 3G Network in Switzerland by Mid-2025

Swiss telecommunications company, Sunrise, has announced plans to shut down its 3G network by mid-2025. Sunrise said its outdated 3G mobile technology, introduced around 20 years ago, is now inefficient compared to 4G and 5G in terms of both radio spectrum and energy requirements. Sunrise asserts that turning off 3G will free up more capacity for 4G and 5G, providing Sunrise customers with an even faster mobile network from mid-2025.... Read More

Srikapardhi November 27th, 2023 7:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Safaricom Kenya Deploys Software to Enhance Network Energy Efficiency

Safaricom Kenya has implemented Nokia's AVA Energy Efficiency software to reduce power consumption and costs across its 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. The deployment, covering approximately 30,000 5G, 4G, and 3G cells, is anticipated to result in planned network energy cost savings of 8-10 percent. Also Read: Ooredoo Kuwait Trials Solar Hybrid-Powered Signal Boosters Smart Energy Solutions Nokia explained that the deployment comes after the successful completion of a pilot... Read More

Srikapardhi November 18th, 2023 11:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Slovakian Telco 4ka Prepares for 3G to 4G Transition Early 2024

Slovakian telecommunications operator Swan, operating under the 4ka brand, announced this week its preparations for nationwide 4G coverage. In an official release, the telco said 4ka is transitioning from 3G network to 4G network and will switch off 3G early next year. 4ka has a roaming service agreement for 3G with Orange Slovakia, which is set to switch off its 3G network by the end of 2023 to focus on... Read More

Srikapardhi October 22nd, 2023 11:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

Zain Bahrain Sunsets 3G Network to Enhance 4G and 5G Experiences

Zain Bahrain recently announced that it has enhanced both its 4G and 5G network experiences with superior speeds and coverage by sunsetting its 3G network. With this Zain Bahrain has become the first telecom company in the Middle East and North Africa to successfully improve the network experience by discontinuing its 3G network. Also Read: Zain Bahrain Implements Renewable Power Solutions at 5G Sites First in the Region to off... Read More