✅ Li-Fi, space-based broadband, and quantum photonics will render millions of ground-based RF towers obsolete. Much like the VCR, fax machines, and dial-up internet, today's microwave radiation-based telecom networks will soon be replaced by superior, safer technology. Globally, 3G network discontinuity is moving forward and many countries have plans to shut it down by 2027, most major North American operators have already completed 3G shutdown. North America: AT&T 3G shutdown, Verizon and T-Mobile 3G connection have discontinued in February 2022. The Canadian. As we shared in the blog post, 4G to 5G: How Long Will 4G LTE Be Available, a key reason for network shutdowns is that the carriers have limited spectrum available for expansion. Sounds easy, right? Just switch off and walk. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are shutting down 2G and 3G networks (sunsetting) for a number of reasons: 2G and 3G networks are now outdated technologies and networks need modernisation. 4G, 5G and soon 6G are the next evolution of cellular networks and offer optimised options including faster. The European Commission is stepping up efforts to bolster the security of Europe's telecommunications networks by urging member states to phase out equipment from vendors such as Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G and next-gen networks, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. 5G is not a vehicle for the replacement of existing cell towers, but rather a means for improving their value and necessity. There are approximately 300,000 cell sites.
