As 2G and 3G networks disappear, regulators are under pressure to protect vulnerable users

Europe is moving faster than other regions to shut down older mobile networks, and new research from Omdia explores how regulators are handling the phase-out of 2G and 3G services. Millions of users and devices still rely on legacy networks, which is raising concerns about access, continuity, and consumer protection. Omdia's research looks at regulations and policies shaping how mobile network operators retire older technologies while allocating resources toward newer networks. It finds that Europe is currently leading global decommissioning activity, with most efforts focused on shutting down 3G while keeping 2G active for specific uses. SEE ALSO: Global smartphone… [Continue Reading]