Why most countries are struggling to shut down 2G
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Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.

Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.

  • Telecom companies aim to profit from the 2G-to-5G transition as governments worldwide face pressure to free up mobile spectrum.
  • Vietnam is the latest country to shut down 2G by offering free 4G phones to the poor.
  • India and South Africa have expressed concern that the strategy would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.
    • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
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      13 hours ago

      You don’t have to upgrade the TV itself. If the TV cannot handle the new format on its own, external box is enough.

    • Madis@lemm.eeEnglish
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      2 days ago

      I meant like the elderly might still be using a dumb phone, but not a CRT screen or analog connection.