{"id":1389,"date":"2023-09-28T21:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T21:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infrastructurebrief.com\/?p=1389"},"modified":"2023-12-18T21:08:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T21:08:04","slug":"ee-sets-2024-timeline-for-nationwide-3g-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infrastructurebrief.com\/ee-sets-2024-timeline-for-nationwide-3g-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"EE Sets 2024 Timeline for Nationwide 3G Shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Decline of 3G and Shift to Advanced Networks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EE, one of the UK&#8217;s leading mobile operators, has announced a definitive timeline for its nationwide 3G switch-off. Starting in January 2024, the process is slated for completion by March of the same year. This move comes as 3G usage on EE&#8217;s network has fallen to a record low, with a significant shift of users towards more advanced 4G and 5G networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Successful Trials Leading to the Shutdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision follows successful trials in Warrington, Cheshire, where EE found that less than 5% of customers were using 3G data. This trial marked the beginning of the transition away from the older technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reallocating Spectrum for Enhanced Connectivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The shutdown of the 3G network will allow EE to repurpose the freed-up spectrum to enhance the coverage and speed of its 4G and 5G networks. Currently, 3G constitutes only 0.6% of all UK data downloaded on EE&#8217;s network and 7% of voice traffic, a significant decrease from January 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental and Efficiency Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg McCall, EE&#8217;s Chief Networks Officer, highlighted the environmental and operational efficiency benefits of retiring 3G technology. He noted that 3G accounts for around 35% of the mobile network&#8217;s total power consumption, a figure disproportionate to its dwindling usage. Transitioning fully to 4G and 5G, which are up to ten times more efficient, is expected to significantly reduce the company&#8217;s carbon footprint. The energy savings from this switch-off are estimated to be equivalent to the amount needed to fully charge up to four billion smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Nationwide Effort to Phase Out Older Networks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This move by EE aligns with the UK government&#8217;s guidance. All UK mobile operators have committed to phasing out their 2G and 3G networks by 2033 at the latest, marking a shift towards more modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly telecommunications infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Decline of 3G and Shift to Advanced Networks EE, one of the UK&#8217;s leading mobile operators, has announced a definitive timeline for its nationwide 3G switch-off. Starting in January 2024, the process is slated for completion by March of the same year. 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