Source: Radio New Zealand
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The big telecommunication companies have completed the shutdown of the 3G mobile phone network, though some devices were still connected.
Spark said 1.41 percent of devices, including those operating on the Internet of Things, were still connected to the 3G network, when it was shut down this morning.
Spark customer director Greg Clark said the shutdown followed years of preparation to ensure customers could move to faster, more reliable 4G and 5G technologies.
“Our teams have been working for several years to prepare for this change.
“We’ve upgraded all 3G-only cell towers to 4G or 5G, built over 120 new towers since announcing our shutdown date in June last year, and sent more than 4 million notifications to customers.”
While some 3G devices may continue to work, many will no longer able to receive texts, calls or mobile data.
Spark said many 3G device users said they were waiting until after the shutdown to upgrade.
Those affected can find support on Spark’s website, visiting a store, or calling Spark’s dedicated 3G customer service.
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