It’s been a feature of Phone coverage for decades, but in just three weeks, all of Australia’s 3G networks will have been switched off, impacting millions of devices across the nation.
The shutdown began late last year when Vodafone became the first telco to switch off its 3G network, and the next stages are close to beginning with Telstra and Optus to shut off by October 28.
This is what you need to know about it.
When is the 3G network shutting down?
Australia’s 3G networks are shutting down in stages.
Vodafone was the first company to switch off its network, shutting it down between December 2023 and January 2024.
Telstra and Optus will follow, with all its 3G services ending on October 28.
Telstra had been slated to flick the switch on August 31, but pushed back its shutdown date in order to give customers more time to update their devices.
Meanwhile Optus was due shut its 3G doors in September.
