2degrees, New Zealand telco, has revealed plans to discontinue its 3G service by the end of 2025. According to the company, the decision was made to focus on expanding its 4G and 5G networks as newer and more advanced generations have surpassed 3G technology. Also Read: 2degrees Acquires MyRepublic New Zealand Broadband Base 2degrees emphasized that while 3G has been a reliable technology, the time has come to phase it... Read More
In a bid to improve quality of 2G and 3G mobile services, India's National telecom backbone backbone and 5th largest mobile service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) geared up to install 8,700 new towers. BSNL Chairman & Managing Director Mr. R K Upadhyay said that "company is planning to invest Rs 4000 crore on 2G and 3G mobile network across India. We will be installing 8,700 2G and 3G... Read More
In India, 3G services are yet to be a mass adopted technology unlike 2G is a massive hit. One of the reasons behind India's poor uptake of 3G is internet speed over 2G network is still sufficient for web search, social networking and music download for many users. Operators and VAS companies are still to build to ecosystem apart from just internet for 3G services, which is lucrative enough for the... Read More
The series of TECH war between incumbent operators and GSM lobby does not seems to be ending. In a recent development GSM lobby has alleged both TATA and RCOM offering 3G equivalent services under wireless data cards are seeking ministry’s intervention to put on hold to its service. The GSM lobby claims speed of about 2.4Mbps -3.1Mbps are not possible in a CDMA network currently in operation and what TATA... Read More
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