17 October 2023. Updated 4 June 2024.
End of the line for 3G - Telstra network shutdown is 31 August 2024.
Prepare your business for the future on Telstra’s advanced mobile network. Our experts and partners are here to help you transition into newer networks.
One of the common questions we are asked is why Telstra is turning off the 3G as it continues to meet the needs of their IoT applications. The 3G standard was introduced in Australia in 2003 and there have been many advances in cellular technologies since then. In all, by 2024, 3G will have been in existence for 21 years. There have been tremendous advances and improvements in speed, latency and power consumption with the introduction of 4G, 5G, LTE-M and NB-IoT networks over this period. 4G is in every way superior to 3G and will have equivalent coverage to 3G prior to the closure date and 5G is even better. The 3G closure is important as it frees up low-band 850MHz spectrum for use in expanding and extending the reach of our 5G services. The right migration strategy can help your business not just migrate off 3G, but put into place transformative solutions to improve operations, help drive faster business decisions, improve customer service, and more well into the future.
Please find some resources below to help you navigate the 3G closure:
How to identify 3G devices not compatible with Telstra’s 4G network
Check if your Telstra GO Repeater is configured to boost 4G signals
Telstra 3G closure video.
Plan your migration roll out now.