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Old 02-05-2021, 13:52   #7
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Re: Whitchurch cardiff

The new masts out front of the TA are operational, but no-one knows which network they are for, and no-one reports any improvements.

Several networks are dropping 3G in the next year or so, so that means a new phone for me. :-(

A lot of home smart meters run on 2G, so that part of the network is being supported, though coverage will become more and more spotty. If your phone is 2G it is time to upgrade to 4G.

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The smart meter programme is due to be completed in 2024 and devices are expected to have a 15 year lifespan. Unless technological changes are made, this means the meters will be dependent on 2G until 2039. The same timespan can be applied to eCall-compatible vehicles, which can also use 3G networks.

The report also accepted the general industry view that 2G will be shut down before 3G. Although 3G has greater capacity than 2G, it lacks the coverage and power efficiency and has been superseded by 4G and 5G.

It is likely that other European nations will shut down their 2G infrastructure before the UK, meaning there will be some lessons to learn and best practices to adopt. The Forum is urging operators and regulators to work together to minimise the potential impact.

Potential solutions include the establishment of a single shared 2G network, clear switch off dates for the country’s three 2G services, and a cut off point for the sale and deployment of dependent devices and applications.
https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/2g...20until%202039.
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