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Same in Germany. First operators have shut down 3G and the last will follow soon. But there is 2G for voice, SMS, and in theory data. Of course in today's bloat
by usr1106 5y ago
Same in Germany. First operators have shut down 3G and the last will follow soon. But there is 2G for voice, SMS, and in theory data. Of course in today's bloatweb EGPRS is not fun to use.
- Symbiote 5y ago2G is sufficient for things like remote sensors that send a few kB every hour, and probably has enough customers willing to pay for the service to continue a little longer.
- jackjeff 5y agoI found that quite impressive. Where I live in the UK (flat, semi-rural area peppered with small towns, 30mins away from a large city), there’s lots of spots where 3G is the only thing that works… if you’re lucky.
- Symbiote 5y agoThe plan for the UK seems similar, maybe just a year or so later. https://www.mobiusnetworks.co.uk/blog/blog/the-sun-sets-on-3g https://www.mobiusnetworks.co.uk/blog/blog/the-sun-sets-on-3... https://www.publictechnology.net/articles/news/minister-pledges-%E2%80%98clear-roadmap%E2%80%99-scaling-back-2g-and-3g-networks https://www.publictechnology.net/articles/news/minister-pled...