Promixus to switch off 3G network by the end of 2024
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- 29 Mar 2023
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Paving the way for enhancing its 4G and 5G services
Belgian operator Proximus has outlined its plans to switch off its 3G network by the end of 2024.
The company will instead focus its attention on using this freed-up spectrum on developing its 4G and 5G services.
he move to switch off its 3G service is in line with many operators around the world, and a necessary approach to maximize the potential of 4G and 5G networks.
According to Proximus, only two percent of its total data traffic is driven by 3G. The company plans to provide its 2G service until at least the end of 2027, noting that calling and texting will remain possible.
Belgium's telecom regulator recently extended the 2G and 3G spectrum licenses held by several Belgian operators until the end of the year. Read More..
