Hundreds complain about failing mobile phone service since 3G switched off
2 months ago

Hundreds complain about failing mobile phone service since 3G switched off

ABC  

More than 80 days since the switch was flicked on Australia's 3G phone network, hundreds of regional and rural residents remain without reliable mobile reception and things are starting to get heated. He said since the 3G switch-off, he was having "increased issues with 4G blackspots and phones falling into SOS mode". " Mr Seneviratne said Telstra acknowledged customers' issues but denied 4G was providing inferior coverage to 3G. "I think this whole thing needs to become a political issue — I think people in the bush need to start complaining and we need to get 3G back," he said.

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Farmers complain of poor connectivity after 3G network shutdown in WA
4 months, 1 week ago

Farmers complain of poor connectivity after 3G network shutdown in WA

ABC  

Some rural West Australians say their mobile signals and service areas have significantly decreased a week after the 3G mobile network shutdown. Despite Telstra's claim that the 4G network replicates the 3G service, farmers such as John Sanderson from Grass Patch, 700 kilometres south-east of Perth, say connectivity has been compromised. 'Significantly worse' Jibberding farmer Gary Cail previously voiced concerns …

Customers report basically new phones suddenly blocked from making calls
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Customers report basically new phones suddenly blocked from making calls

ABC  

Peter LeGras's phone was only a month old when it stopped being able to make calls, send texts or do much of anything at all. It is one of several 4G-compatible phone models that are being blocked from all mobile networks following the recent shutdown of Australia's 3G network, leaving untold numbers of Australians scrambling to replace recently bought devices. …

3G shutdown and looming Telstra 4G shift has Wheatbelt farmers worried about connectivity, safety
6 months ago

3G shutdown and looming Telstra 4G shift has Wheatbelt farmers worried about connectivity, safety

ABC  

As telecommunication services push on with their plans to shut down Australia's 3G service next month, regional West Australian residents fear they will be left with little to no mobile or internet connectivity on the 4G network. "I was spraying a paddock with nice long runs so I thought I'll swap back and forth between 3G and 4G while I'm …

As the 3G shutdown looms, anxiety is growing over regional phone coverage
6 months, 2 weeks ago

As the 3G shutdown looms, anxiety is growing over regional phone coverage

ABC  

Former journalist and goat farmer Peter Klages lives a life of tranquillity on his property in Campbelltown, 45 kilometres north of Ballarat. "The reason we are confident of that is our 4G network in regional areas is built on a lower frequency than the 3G network," he said. "I don't think at this stage that there's been enough testing done …

Telstra, Optus 3G network shutdown delayed amid emergency call concerns
7 months, 1 week ago

Telstra, Optus 3G network shutdown delayed amid emergency call concerns

ABC  

Telstra and Optus will delay the closure of their 3G networks. Optus Interim chief executive Micheal Venter said it was critical customers checked their devices were compatible with the 4G or 5G network, particularly for emergency calls. "We are joining with Telstra to launch a public awareness campaign to really drive home the safety message and get the final groups …

Telstra delays 3G network shutdown until August amid concerns about access to emergency calls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Telstra delays 3G network shutdown until August amid concerns about access to emergency calls

ABC  

In short: Telstra is delaying the closure of its 3G network until August 31 amid concerns about the number of Australians who could be blocked from making emergency calls. Telstra is delaying the closure of its 3G network until August 31 amid concerns about the number of Australians who could be blocked from making emergency calls. Telstra is delaying its …

More than a million older 4G mobile phones at risk of being blocked from making triple-0 calls in 3G shutdown
11 months, 2 weeks ago

More than a million older 4G mobile phones at risk of being blocked from making triple-0 calls in 3G shutdown

ABC  

In short: There are concerns more than a million mobile phones may be unable to make emergency calls following the 3G shutdown. More than a million mobile phones could be cut off from calling triple-0 within months, the ABC can exclusively reveal, raising alarm about Australia's readiness for the imminent shutdown of the 3G network. The government has set up …

Vodafone completes 3G network switch off
1 year ago

Vodafone completes 3G network switch off

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vodafone has completed the switch …

3G networks are being switched off across Australia but some still rely solely on the service
1 year, 7 months ago

3G networks are being switched off across Australia but some still rely solely on the service

ABC  

A 3G network switch-off deadline is looming despite large parts of Australia still relying solely on the service. Key points: 3G networks are being progressively switched off across the country Some phones, EFTPOS machines, and medical devices still require 3G networks Telstra says its coverage is being upgraded to 4G before the deadline Vodafone will switch its off on December …

Farmer who can only get phone reception by standing on fence wants timeline for better mobile coverage
1 year, 8 months ago

Farmer who can only get phone reception by standing on fence wants timeline for better mobile coverage

ABC  

Whenever Lynton Barrett wants to make a phone call from his farm, 18 kilometres from Lameroo in South Australia's Murray Mallee region, he has to climb onto his brick fence. Key points: Lynton Barrett has intermittent phone coverage and wants to know if he should wait for it to improve, or fix it ​​​Telstra will switch off its 3G network …

Could the 3G shutdown leave you in a mobile phone blackspot
1 year, 10 months ago

Could the 3G shutdown leave you in a mobile phone blackspot

Daily Mail  

Millions of people will be left without mobile phone internet connection as Vodafone becomes the first network provider to switch off its 3G network next month. Switch off: Britain’s largest mobile phone network providers are planning a countrywide shutdown of their 3G services, which risks plunging certain regions into digital darkness EE and Three have also announced plans to withdraw …

Regional towns struggle for service, with Telstra set to switch off 3G in 2024
2 years, 6 months ago

Regional towns struggle for service, with Telstra set to switch off 3G in 2024

ABC  

Mobile service is patchy at best in some parts of South Australia's Murraylands, Riverland and Mallee regions. Key points: Telstra will switch off its 3G network in 2024 A review commissioned by Regional Development Australia has found a number of areas in regional SA will be left under served Telstra says it's upgrading its network before the switch happens Now …

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