Operators to shut down 3G network

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From today, tens of thousands of older mobile phones and devices will stop working as Telstra and Optus switch off their 3G network.

Australians are being urged to check in on the elderly due to concerns people will lose access to triple-zero services and medical monitoring equipment.

The shutdown is designed to boost the speed and reliability of 4G and 5G networks.
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So again people are forced to upgrade just for the sake of operators. Not very green now, is it?

andylaauk
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3g is the only signal I can get where I live (and in most of the places that i work) in rural Queensland. 4g has a smaller signal radius from the towers as per real world experience. No clarity has been provided as to whether 5g is going to replace 3g or if it is going to disadvantage the bush once again.

reginald
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4G doesn't work, 5G coverage is poor. Mobile phone coverage is appalling, operators screwing their customers, everywhere.

andylaauk
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I thought there was a cost of living crisis - doesn't matter - go without what your family needs most and just buy yourself a new mobile phone - it's the opportune time - Telstra said so.

timwilson
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My OnePlus 6 works on VOLTE properly with emergency calls and yet it will most likely still be blocked which is stupid.

ozzybloke
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Stop saying older mobile phones. Some older mobile phones are working properly and the newer mobile phones are not.

keziahwaton
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So you're saying that the over 6 milion tourists that visit Australia per year won't be able to make emergency calls even if their phones has 5g connectivity? That's smart!

UgoLamberti
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I stopped using 3G back in 2011 when l purchased the Samsung Galaxy S2.

carerforever
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anyone with Nano tech running through their body from the you know what, needs to research what 5G will do.

jaxia-eujf
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so if live rural you can kiss communications good by as 4G dont work out bush and phone reelies on 3G back up and 5G dont work anywhere. what a joke

frequenttuna
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3G is so outdated you should be happy to upgrade!

FirstNationsandCoco