PHOTO: The end date of the 3G network has been extended, but mobile telephone users are encouraged to upgrade devices before the deadline.
The imminent closure of the 3G telephone network – initially set to begin on June 30 this year – sees the end of twenty years of use for that network.
But in a major rethink, Telstra will be extending its 3G network closure by two months to allow people more time to upgrade their devices.
Telstra’s 3G network will now close on 31 August 2024, to allow more time to transition to 4G and 5G compatible devices so customers can take advantage of the newer mobile networks, which are faster, more reliable, and more resilient…