A significant amount of 4G phones rely on 3G networks to make calls. The shutdown of 3G networks around the world is set to disconnect those with 4G devices....

This isn't particularly recent news but it hasn't been reported on much for how significant it is. The TL:DR is that many 4G phones use 3G for calls or don't support VoLTE with Australian telcos. The shutdown will leave a significant number of Australians with phones that cannot make phone calls, forcing them to buy a new one.

  • kowcop@aussie.zone
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    7 months ago

    I remember when 3G first came out and it was a game changer.. everything was fast and responsive. Now days, 3G just seems to have enough capacity to make a call, data is effectively useless if the phone flips to the dreaded 3G. It is like they slowly turned off the tap for it