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  • What to Know About the Sunsetting of2G/3G Networks in Preparation for 5

    From Bill Horne@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 15 11:06:29 2021
    What to Know About the Sunsetting of2G/3G Networks in Preparation for 5G

    Today, 99% of Americans have access to three or more 4G/LTE networks,
    but we know that while these options exist, there are still some
    Americans using 2G or 3G devices and networks. With 5G service expanding rapidly, wireless carriers are planning on retiring 2G and 3G networks
    to free up spectrum for this new generation of service. We want to
    provide some consumer tips to help affected customers transition to new devices, which you may have already heard from your operator as many
    providers have been emailing, texting, and sending letters to customers
    over the past few months to help them prepare.

    Customer service support is on hand to help you make the switch to a 4G-
    or 5G-ready device. Read on for more information on this transition and
    to learn what it means for you.

    https://www.ctia.org/what-to-know-about-the-sunsetting-of-2g-3g-networks-in-preparation-for-5g

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  • From Marco Moock@21:1/5 to All on Wed Nov 17 21:15:51 2021
    Am 15 Nov 2021 11:06:29 -0500
    schrieb Bill Horne <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.remove-this.telecom-digest.org>:
    What to Know About the Sunsetting of2G/3G Networks in Preparation for
    5G

    Today, 99% of Americans have access to three or more 4G/LTE networks,
    but we know that while these options exist, there are still some
    Americans using 2G or 3G devices and networks. With 5G service
    expanding rapidly, wireless carriers are planning on retiring 2G and
    3G networks to free up spectrum for this new generation of service.
    We want to provide some consumer tips to help affected customers
    transition to new devices, which you may have already heard from your operator as many providers have been emailing, texting, and sending
    letters to customers over the past few months to help them prepare.

    Customer service support is on hand to help you make the switch to a
    4G- or 5G-ready device. Read on for more information on this
    transition and to learn what it means for you.

    Different countries try to phase out the old technology in different
    ways. German operator Deutsche Telekom wants to shut down 3G, but
    keep 2G. Switzerland want to switch off 2G first.

    There are many problems with switching off 2G: Many phones -
    especially easy cellphones don't support 4G or 5G. They are useless
    then. Another problem are cellular connected phone devices like
    elevator emergency phones or burglar alarm systems that are expensive
    to replace.

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