Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Telstra and Optus have delayed the 3G closure to launch a massive public safety campaign, after fears phones, alarms and medical equipment could be cut off.
Telstra and Optus have delayed the 3G closure to launch a massive public safety campaign, after fears phones, alarms and medical equipment could be cut off.
Telstra and Optus have dismissed calls to delay the 3G mobile network shutdown after inquiry finds threat to public safety were too great.
NSW Farmers have called for the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure phone companies don’t leave thousands of farmers without mobile coverage as the 3G network shutdown progresses.
Concerns have been raised in some parts of the New England lately with Telstra customers being advised that the 3G network in their area is being switched off.
There's been a noticeable spike in complaints about mobile phone reception across the New England, but the major telcos deny there's any reason for it.