The telcos say they will close their networks next month, despite a Senate inquiry recommending a delay.
Australia’s two largest telcos, Telstra and Optus, say they remain committed to an imminent shutdown of their 3G networks, despite a Senate committee recommending the switch-off be delayed due to fears relating to public safety and triple zero emergency services.
“The committee believes the dangers to public safety, business continuity, and the provision of essential services as a result of the shutdown are too great to ignore and that the shutdown must be delayed until these concerns are sufficiently addressed.”Inquiry chairman, Nationals senator Matt Canavan, has written to Telstra and Optus asking them to voluntarily delay 3G network shutdowns.
“The vast majority of our customers have already taken action and we are continuing to communicate with the remaining customers who need to act. “We acknowledge the points raised by the inquiry, all of which have been the focus of our comprehensive customer and community outreach program.” “We are now seeing a desperate scramble with Telstra due to shut down their services in less than a month and Optus set to follow soon after. I call on the minister to end the uncertainty for consumers and the telecommunications industry, announce her plans for the 3G shutdown and explain how the government will fix this mess.”
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