Why are the providers being allowed to shut down 3G like this and why is there not more push-back?
The sheer amount of e-waste this event will generate is inconceivable, what argument could be made to justify it?
The 2G shut-down made sense, as the technology was /very/ old and barely any phones used it at all, but 3G is still all over the place. Why not wait until 5G adoption is higher?
We are already facing a huge jump in the cost of living in recent years, and now people who had bought a cheaper phone (which are the ones most effected by 3G removal) are forced to spend money they likely don't have.
Surely it is a violation of consumer rights to make millions of Australian's products, some which were only bought within the last few years (like mine) useless.
3G Shutdown Justification
Last edited 16/06/2024 - 23:49
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Bring back 1G so I can listen in on calls using my radio scanner.
How good were those days? All the emergency services and people's private conversations could be listened in on. Now you're pretty much just stuck with the aviation band.
Received FINAL WARNING from Coles about 3G D-Day
And what about all the ones before that?
you sound old… poor soul
What's the new date of the planned shut down?
sounds like you need an oldschool phone, here you go, updated Nokia 3210, not sure if it still has snake on it though https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/nokia-3210-4g-grunge-blac…
You seem to be uninformed on this. Here is some information that may help you, good luck!
https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/25/aus…
Bring back household landlines!!!111
BRING BACK 2G !!!!