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.
  • WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    3·
    1 day ago

    Already unable to make use of 4G’s capabilities, virtually nobody feels the speed of 5G. and I’m not an average user, I’m making use of my uncapped home internet!

    • Revan343@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      1 day ago

      I would probably notice the difference if I had cellular home internet, so I could see the use there. Oh my phone, yeah, the only way I can tell is by watching for the icon to change