PHOTO: It’s the second time Telstra has delayed its 3G shutdown.
Telstra and Optus have pushed back the closure of their 3G networks to 28 October to make “one last” public awareness push before they pull the plug.
In a joint release on Wednesday 14 August, the telcos said they will invest in a “public safety campaign” to ensure Australians still depending on the older network to know how to switch to 4G and 5G.
The telcos say the closure is necessary to free spectrum for the newer networks, which are faster than 3G…