Australia's 3G network is shutting down in the coming months, creating serious issues for people with devices that aren't compatible with 4G.
Half a million Australians may have phones that won't connect to Triple Zero after the 3G network shuts down, a situation the federal government says is "deeply concerning". The nation's 3G network is in its final months of operation, with Telstra switching off on 31 August, having recently extended its deadline. Optus will shut down from September, while TPG Telecom/Vodafone started its closure in January.
"Options exist under law for the government to consider regulatory intervention — including proposals for delays to planned switchovers, subject to required consultation and procedural processes," she said in a statement. Both Telstra and Optus have launched a service for customers to check the status of their device by texting "3" to the number 3498.
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