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https://www.theregister.com/2023/09/19/bt_confirms_nationwide_3g_switch/
BT has updated the schedule to phase out 3G services from its networks a
little later than planned, saying this will now start early next year.
Britain`s former state-owned telecoms operator says the EE mobile
division will commence a nationwide 3G switch off in January 2024 and
plans to complete the process by March, but is keen for everyone to know
it aims to take a responsible approach to turning out the lights.
As part of this, the telco promised that all of customers that are
registered as vulnerable will be offered a free 4G-ready mobile phone,
or a discount on a monthly plan if they prefer to choose their own
handset, to ensure they still have a phone service once 3G is turned
off.
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