Australian telecommunications service supplier Telstra has introduced that it has determined to increase its 3G Community closure date by two months to permit folks extra time to improve their gadgets. Again in October 2019, Telstra first introduced that its 3G Community could be closed in June 2024. Nonetheless, quite a bit has occurred since its announcement, and in a latest replace, the telco introduced that it’s going to now shut its 3G community on August 31, 2024.
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Extension Announcement
Asserting the revised 3G Closure schedule, Telstra mentioned, “Connectivity is turning into increasingly essential to the way in which all of us stay and work, and we’re excited to assist all Australians transition to 4G and 5G cell networks, that are sooner, extra dependable, and extra resilient.”
“However we now have to verify everybody is able to make this transition collectively – and we all know a few of our clients are nonetheless working by way of the steps they should take to improve their gadgets. That is why we have determined to offer extra time and additional help,” Telstra added.
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Influence on Gadgets and {Hardware}
For these customers with gadgets not supporting Voice over 4G (VoLTE), Telstra suggests upgrading the gadgets earlier than the 3G closure to remain linked. The telco mentioned the 3G closure can even have an effect on medical gadgets and different {hardware} linked to its 3G community, from EFTPOS terminals to farm equipment.
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Progress on Community Upgrades
Whereas asserting the revised schedule, Telstra additionally famous that it has been making good progress on modernising its 3G community websites with new 4G and 5G antennas and radio {hardware}, with 99 p.c of upgrades now full. The telco plans to develop 4G protection to be equal to current 3G protection throughout the nation earlier than the closure of the 3G community.
Submit the completion of upgrades, Telstra will proceed to check and optimise the community to make sure that all clients get the absolute best expertise. Telstra plans to repurpose the 3G spectrum to increase the 5G community to create a greater community expertise.
