The first high-speed mobile network, 3G, was launched in Australia in 2003 but has been overtaken by better and faster connections. While Vodafone began shutting down its 3G network between ...

The shutdown began late last year when Vodafone became the first service provider to close its 3G network. Telstra, Australia’s largest mobile network, and its main competitor, Optus ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Tens of thousands of older mobile phones and other devices will cease to work from Monday, when the nation’s 3G network is shuttered.

Australia's 3G network is officially shutting down today and it will have major implications for those who haven't made the switch. 3G was the third generation of wireless networks and has been around ...

Tens of thousands of mobile phones will be obsolete on Monday, and if you own one of them, don’t say you haven’t been warned. Vodafone has already shut down its 3G network. At last count ...

There are only a few days until the 3G network is shut down for good. No more extensions, as 3G goes dark. How will it happen? October 28 is only a few days away, and that means the end of the 3G ...

Looking for a new cell phone? You can’t go wrong with either Snapfon or Lively. In fact, both made our list of the top cell phones for seniors in 2024. These cell phone carriers put older adults first ...

The soon-to-be shut down 3G network has for 20 years been a critical service, especially in regional areas, but the industry wants to use the bandwidth to improve the new 4G and 5G systems.

Consumers are being urged to check if their phone will still work and to remain vigilant when buying a new device. A consumer group is warning some refurbished mobile phones from overseas ...

The 3G network shuts down for good in less than a week and it’s your last chance to “check your tech” to ensure you can stay connected after the switch off. The Australian Mobile Telecommunications ...

As Australia prepares to shut down its 3G network, a discussion is unfolding about whether the concerns surrounding the transition stem from real consequences or are being overblown. The ...

Australian small businesses have less than a week to retire their 3G devices before the network shuts down, or risk losing connection to vital workplace technology. Telstra and Optus will shut ...