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Why most countries are struggling to shut down 2G
Nguyen Thi Que’s mobile phone suddenly stopped working as telecom companies in Vietnam permanently shut down the 2G network. ...
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Carriers have flatlined 2G networks to make room for new technologies
T-Mobile is the last major carrier in the US to offer access to its 2G network. With an end date of February 9, 2025, the provider will join the ranks of its competitors, AT&T, which was the first ...
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DICT wants telcos to retire 2G technology
With 2G technologies providing a venue for scammers, the Department of Information and Communications Technology wants ...
South Africa to remove luxury duty on lower value smartphones
South Africa's government has proposed to remove the luxury excise duty on smartphones worth below 2,500 rand ($136.37) from ...
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T-Mobile's 2G network is still alive and kicking despite impending shutdown
While T-Mobile committed to shutting its 2G network on February 9, 2025, it's still alive and kicking. The brand will continue to support this network as it transitions customers to new devices.
The Impact of the 2G Shutdown in Africa
Across Africa, the decommissioning of 2G and 3G networks is happening at different speeds depending on the country, ...
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Feature phones on the way out? Sales plummet across India
Mumbai: Feature phone sales in India are witnessing a sharp decline due to the expansion of 4G and 5G services and the ...
Keypad phones fading out in India as 4G, 5G rise
Feature phones in India face a challenging future due to the shutdown of 2G networks and the rise of affordable 4G and 5G ...