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PH to phaseout legacy 2G and 3G networks

The Philippine government is preparing to officially retire its outdated 2G and 3G mobile networks. The goal is to free up valuable radio frequencies so they can be used by faster, modern 4G and especially 5G services. But before this could happen, this transition requires the passage of a new law, the Konektadong Pinoy Act, according to Henry Aguda, Information Secretary for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Aguda explained that because only about 1 in 7 Filipinos (roughly 15%) still uses basic 2G or 3G phones, it makes sense to shut these networks down. Retiring these old networks also helps unlock more of this valuable network spectrum for new internet players entering the Philippine market. How to survive on limited data and volume-based Internet subscriptions Cheapest unlimited Fiber internet plans in the Philippines Once the act is law, allocating freed-up frequencies to these new companies will be easier. Aguda hopes this will help lower...
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PH to phaseout legacy 2G and 3G networks

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The Philippine government is preparing to officially retire its outdated 2G and 3G mobile networks. The goal is to free up valuable radio frequencies so they can be used by faster, modern 4G and especially 5G services.

But before this could happen, this transition requires the passage of a new law, the Konektadong Pinoy Act, according to Henry Aguda, Information Secretary for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Aguda explained that because only about 1 in 7 Filipinos (roughly 15%) still uses basic 2G or 3G phones, it makes sense to shut these networks down. Retiring these old networks also helps unlock more of this valuable network spectrum for new internet players entering the Philippine market.

Once the act is law, allocating freed-up frequencies to these new companies will be easier. Aguda hopes this will help lower internet costs by as much as 50%. The International Telecommunication Union data shows that currently, mobile internet here is much more expensive than in other Southeast Asian countries – up to 1.5 times more costly.

Back in 2019, Smart Communications has already started this process, officially stopping its 2G services. By 2020, the telco’s 3G network followed suit.

Source: Philstar

This article, PH to phaseout legacy 2G and 3G networks, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.


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