Mobile 3G shutdown may affect rural customers more 

THROUGH the closure of 3G, providers such as Telstra or Optus have the opportunity to reclaim the radio frequency bands previously allocated to that network. This reallocation allows for the enhancement and expansion of 4G or 5G coverage. Photo: MARK RABICH.
Felicity Handreck

VODAFONE recently shut down its 3G network as the first telco to do so, with industry spokespeople reminding communities - especially those in rural areas - of the need to make sure they aren’t still using devices that rely on the old technology.

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