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| Subject | [NEWS] 2degrees begins 3G shutdown |
| Date | 2025-12-12 10:42 +1300 |
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2degrees begins 3G shutdown
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2degrees will start shutting off 3G services on December 14, the
telco has confirmed. 2degrees initially announced its intention
to decommission 3G in July 2023. The shutdown will remove the 3G
service from operation, and see Kiwi mobile users connected to
the more modern 4G and 5G networks.
2degrees CEO Mark Callander says that 2degrees 3G services on
around 100 sites will be decommissioned this month - all of these
are part of the Rural Connectivity Group network.
"3G usage on RCG sites is actually rather small, with most people
connecting via 4G so the impact to anyone still using 3G to
connect in those areas is likely to be minimal. We have been
urging customers to get ready for this shutdown, and the time to
take action is now."
Callander said people can text '3G' to short code 550 for details
relating to their phone's 4G capability, with links to get more
information if they need to make changes.
"We have been repeatedly communicating with all impacted
customers, but human nature being what it is, some people will be
waiting until the last minute to upgrade an old device. Please
check your device, and replace it if you need to."
Callander said 2degrees started selling 4G handsets in 2018, and
has only sold 4G and 5G handsets since mid 2022. 4G devices start
from just $69.
He says that 2degrees has undertaken a major upgrade of its sites
over the past few years, enhancing 4G and adding 5G equipment.
"3G is an old technology now, and it's being closed down
internationally. The next generation of mobile services - 4G and
5G - are designed for modern mobile use, whether that's streaming,
video calls, or running multiple apps and programmes all requiring
data.
"Modern networks need to be faster, more resilient, and more
sustainable. 3G simply can't deliver the performance New Zealand
now relies on. By retiring this legacy technology, we can focus on
strengthening and expanding our 4G and 5G networks which carry the
vast majority of today's mobile traffic."
Callander urges people to check in with friends, whanau, neighbours
and colleagues, or anyone who may be using a 3G-reliant phone or
device like a tablet, medical alarm or security alarm, to make sure
they're ready for the transition.
Further 3G services will be decommissioned early in 2026, 2degrees
says.
Old devices can be recycled at 2degrees stores, or people can get
more information from RE:MOBILE at https://remobile.org.nz/
<https://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=27269>
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