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The mobile industry’s contribution to Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP is projected to reach $170 billion by 2030, provided that challenges such as connectivity gaps and energy costs are resolved, according to a new GSMA report. -
Deutsche Telekom will officially shut down its 2G network on June 30, 2028, as it says goodbye to the now outdated technology.
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Telstra and Optus could be delayed in shutting down their 3G networks over concerns that the closure could cut off services for some of its customers.
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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced that it will start to switch off 3G services in 2025 as part of its ongoing network transformation.
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The switch off from 3G will begin next month after a successful pilot earlier this year.
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With US operator AT&T shutting off its 3G networks earlier in the year, the process of 2G / 3G sunset has officially started. We are seeing many operators and governments determining that it is time to migrate away from older 2G and 3G networks, with the spectrum re-allocated for the faster and more efficient 4G and 5G technologies.
Forthcoming events
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Three UK’s planned 2024 switch off of its 3G network will allow for more “advanced uses” as widespread 5G adoption continues.
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AT&T intends to step up investment in 2022 to support its fibre rollout and mid-band 5G spectrum deployment CFO Pascal Desroches told shareholders on Monday.
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Ukrtelecom, Ukraine's incumbent telco, reports that as of this morning, 75% of its regional hubs remain operational and that its national carrier network is still working
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Veon CEO Kaan Terzioğlu said this morning it would be “irresponsible” to provide guidance on the effect of Russia’s attack on Ukraine on the company’s performance
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Orange chooses 5G SA network partners in Europe
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In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from tower sales to contract announcements and the use cases for 6G.
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Capacity shares five key stories making headlines around the world today.
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The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) has added Orange to its board of directors.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered Deutsche Telekom subsidiary T-Systems to build a global vaccination validation application.
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The European Union is challenging China’s use of its courts to block non-Chinese telecoms vendors from backing their patents.
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Capacity shares five key stories to watch from around the world today.
