Australia's 3G network is shutting down. Here are the phones that will be impacted

The first high-speed mobile network, 3G, was launched in Australia in 2003. Here's more from ABC rural reporter David Claughton: "The people who will be most affected are those who live in remote areas, outside of the existing 3G coverage area, who have been getting what is described by Telstra and Optus as "fortuitous" coverage." Here's what phones will likely stop working: 3G-only phones Those that need changes to the settings to connect to 4/5G In July, Optus head of new products Harvey Wright said 176,000 3G phones were at risk of disconnection. List of phones affected by 3G shutdown Optus has put out a list of its 20 most-used devices that will be impacted. Here are other 3G-reliant devices that could stop working: Mobile phone boosters used to improve reception in cars, caravans and farms used to improve reception in cars, caravans and farms Medical devices including fall alarms, cardio monitors and oxygen systems including fall alarms, cardio monitors and oxygen systems Smart watches EFTPOS terminals Security cameras Farm machinery What can I do if my device is impacted?