3G devices as well as older 4G-compatible handsets could lose access to the emergency services, with the Government urging action from consumers to help complete the process
Event debrief: ComReg’s evolving regulatory role
The market’s shift “from copper to cloud” makes for new priorities and challenges, and an imperative for both regulation and regulators to adjust in response
Event debrief: BEREC’s 12th Stakeholder Forum
While the EC’s digital infrastructure white paper took centre stage, speakers also highlighted the increasing criticality of ensuring network security and resilience
Sweden: Raising awareness of 2G/3G switch off
Operators have jointly launched a campaign to inform the public and provide guidance on how best to navigate the transition
Ofcom’s expectations of mobile providers for 2G and 3G switch-off
As legacy networks are shut down, effective communication should ensure consumers are protected and lessen the scope for further regulatory intervention
Hungary to subsidise replacement of 3G handsets
Regulators have so far generally been hands-off when it comes phasing out 2G/3G, but may need to give a helping hand where consumers are hesitant
UK Government announces 2G and 3G phase-out by 2033
While sunsets are expected to occur sooner than then, experience shows operators will still face challenges in migrating some customers away from older technologies
