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Mobile 2G/3G networks are going away. Some carriers' shutoff dates are already public and others are yet to be announced, but the end for this technology is inevitable. While many companies and public sector agencies stopped using 2G/3G a long time ago, the shutoff will cause significant turmoil for the hundreds of enterprises that are still using this technology for early IoT use cases or are in the midst of digital transformation journeys.
The turmoil will result in a positive outcome as much of the 2G and 3G spectrum will be repurposed for 5G, but it is nevertheless something organisations need to anticipate. For those that are using it for IoT, this is the ideal opportunity to deploy future-proof IoT solutions that both mitigate the potential network security risks posed by IoT devices and enable the connectivity necessary to future-proof rapidly expanding enterprise networks for innovations. The natural step forward is an upgrade to 4G LTE, but many enterprises are already looking ahead to 5G, which raises questions around timing, deployment strategies, and the best way to future-proof investments.
Source: https://techerati.com/features-hub/opinions/are-you-prepared-for-the-enterprise-2g-3g-shutdown/
(Score: 3, Funny) by Runaway1956 on Monday May 13 2019, @04:57PM (2 children)
I think Arkansas is supposed to get 2G sometime around 2035. Maybe.
(Score: 2, Interesting) by chrisM on Tuesday May 14 2019, @02:58AM (1 child)
I am doing volunteer work in Buala (Santa Isobel Island) , Solomon Islands.
The local 'Telekom' company (owned by the government) still only provides 2G to the area and this is where the provincial government is located(!)
The Telekom company promised 3G in 2016 but keeps deferring. They just did it again until next year.
Internet peaks at about 35kbs if you're very lucky and it's 04:30.
Otherwise anywhere between zero and 10kbs during the day.
Any practical suggestions?
NB Even my time in Timor Leste had better internet
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Tuesday May 14 2019, @01:10PM
Well, it almost sounds like moving to Arkansas would be an improvement to you, if you stay the larger cities. Don't come out in the countryside, cause it isn't much better than where you are.