BT confirms it's switching off 3G in UK from Jan next year

Sep 26, 2023 Last reply: 2 years ago 1 Replies

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BT has updated the schedule to phase out 3G services from its networks a little later than planned, saying this will now start early next year.



Britain’s former state-owned telecoms operator says the EE mobile division will commence a nationwide 3G switch off in January 2024 and plans to complete the process by March, but is keen for everyone to know it aims to take a responsible approach to turning out the lights.



As part of this, the telco promised that all of customers that are registered as vulnerable will be offered a free 4G-ready mobile phone, or a discount on a monthly plan if they prefer to choose their own handset, to ensure they still have a phone service once 3G is turned off.



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