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Telstra to Start Shut-Down of Older 3G Network Tomorrow
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Mobile services on Telstra's earlier 3G mobile network will be wound down tomorrow, closing a chapter in Australia's telecommunications history.
Mike Wright, Executive Director, Telstra Networks reminded the last remaining customers on the old network to review their device settings and, where necessary, consider an upgrade to a Next G compatible device.
"Tomorrow at 10am Telstra will commence the carefully planned closure of services on our earlier 3G network operating on the 2100MHz band -- known as 3GIS -- which has been superseded by the more advanced Telstra Next G Network which offers both 3G and 4G technology.
"Customers have been individually contacted to remind them of the network changes."
"Most customers who remain on the old network use their phone for basic talk and text and they'll still be able to access these services on their current devices in Telstra's 2G coverage areas."
"Customers who surf the internet and who don't have a Next G compatible mobile phone or modem will likely experience slower data speeds if they continue to use a device that operates its 3G functions only on the 2100MHz band -- rather than the 850MHz band used across the Next G network. We're encouraging these customers to upgrade to a Next G compatible device," Mr Wright said.
Mr Wright also reminded customers who have a Next G compatible mobile device locked to the earlier 3G network's 2100MHz frequency to switch their network settings to 'Automatic' to ensure their device connects with the Next G network following the changes.
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